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Posted by rianny on September 11, 2003, at 20:23:52
Its been 6 days since I taperred off Celexa.
Now, I'm going insane.
I have hard time responding after what other ppl say, and miss what ppl say.
Feels kind of dizzy...and have this....desire to cry.
My eyes keep closing....I currently have NO DESIRE of ANYTHING.
I'm almost emotionless...I don't feel anything...I don't smile...feels like there is no thought.
Today was also my first day I tried Klonopin.
I wasn't going to take it, but I tried so I know how I respond...I took .25mg in the morning. It calmed me down, but I don't know if this emotionlessness is caused by it.Ah, I feel really terrible...even feel like it's not myself anymore....
Could it be becuz of the caffeine I took from the coffee...?
I was so sleepy in the morning so I drank a cup of coffee.
As I posted before, I went to see my pdoc yesterday.
I had this lightheadedness and diziness since I stopped taking Celexa, but today I still have those symptoms, and also emotionlessness...
Geeez...I haven't felt this bad. Pdoc told me to hold on until the withdrawal symptoms go away.
God, I'm totally exausted. Hopefully I feel better tomorrow.
Please encourage me not to give up.
And, I HATE SSRI's!!!
Posted by femlite on September 11, 2003, at 21:09:59
In reply to I'm going crazy...., posted by rianny on September 11, 2003, at 20:23:52
Hi Rianny,
Dont give up, but consider a few ideas.
Is it possible your taper wasnt slow enough?
How do you feel about taking a REALLY minute dose of celexa to see if your symptoms abate? (check with doc first, if this sounds like something you'd like to try)
Can you avoid social situations for a day or two?
Then you may not feel so bad about feeling a little numb.
I know someone who dropped celexa cold and they felt like a disaster for a while. (This may not be true for everyone)
Dont give up, but do take care of yourself and keep us posted
PS
I'll light a candle for you...:)
Posted by rianny on September 11, 2003, at 23:55:48
In reply to Re: I'm going crazy.... ?rianny, posted by femlite on September 11, 2003, at 21:09:59
I really appreciate for your reply.
I was on 30mg of Celexa. While I was dropping dosages, I took 20 mg for three days, 10 mg for the following three days, and then taperred completely.
So, basically it took about 6 days.
My pdoc said it was possibly too quick, but that was how he told me to taper off.I don't think I will try taking a minute Celexa because I want to try Nardil as soon as possible (switching from SSRI to MAOI needs at least 2 weeks).
I read from somewhere that taking vitamin B could help relieving withdrawal symptoms. So, I'm taking it. It won't help much in fact, but it helps as the scientific research has shown.
I feel like I'm totally screwed by these drugs I have tried (Paxil and Celexa).
Oh, tomorrow will be last day of the week that I go to school, so I have two days of break that I don't need social interaction.
I rationally know that what I'm feeling now is not like what I used to feel....so I'd hang on.
Again, I really thank you for your encouragement.
Posted by wsj on September 12, 2003, at 0:03:04
In reply to I'm going crazy...., posted by rianny on September 11, 2003, at 20:23:52
make yourself do some exercise. also a stimulant like dexedrine might help.
wsj
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