I want to feel normal again!!
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I want to feel normal again!!
| Tue, 09-07-2004 - 7:15pm |
Hey, everyone. I just wanted to post to see if I can get some advice regarding my decision to go off of Celexa. A few of you have had experience with this drug and other antidepressants, so maybe you can help me. I'm a little worried about the side effects I am experiencing from going off Celexa. I posted a message about having fatigue, dizziness, and just not feeling like myself. Well, I am finding that the symptoms come and go...and some days are worse than others. Today I am finding that I am SO lightheaded, and it's hard to get anything done. I'm trying to study for my exam which is a week away, and it's really hard to do anything while I feel so spinny!! For those of you who have experienced withdrawals and these kinds of symptoms from going off an antidepressant, do you have any tips on how you dealt with it? I need to find ways to lessen the effects, and I'm not sure if that's even possible. I just want to feel normal again! I plan to go to another ivillage board and see if there are some professionals who can give me some advice. I'm not planning on going back on the Celexa, I just want to get past these withdrawals! And I don't want this to interfere with my exam! ~Sabrina

But if you are really concerned, then call your doctor!
Good luck! Hugs, Brenda
Hugs, Brenda
The correct answer is to encourage you to talk to the doctor who prescribed the medication. Talk to him about why you want off and the side affects you are having.
As a friend, your mental health is very important to all of your friends on this board. With an exam coming up and the additional stress, going cold turkey might not be the best idea. Talk to your doctors - there might be things you can do to allieviate the symptoms.
Positive thoughts coming your way.
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Thank you for your compassion! ~Sabrina