Posted by Dawn on March 3, 1999, at 19:22:43
In reply to Re: Celexa --Shelley, posted by Dawn on March 3, 1999, at 19:20:04
> > > > >Shelley,
> > > >Sounds like we're at about the same stage in this. Why were you perscribed Celexa? Thanks for your comments, it was helpful.
> > > >Dawn
> >
> >
> > Dawn:
> >
> > I was prescribed Celexa for depression (helping my PMS/PMDD was a welcome surprise!) Dysthymia with major depressive episodes. This 'episode' lasted for the past 6(almost 7) years. I tried other SSRIs, some TCAs, many different kinds of therapy (from cognitive-beh'r change to psychoanalysis) and nothing helped for long. I have had 4 or 5 different docs give me 4 or 5 different diagnoses, but none of it really matters to me. All I can tell you is that everything I was going to therapy for became immediately clear to me when the Celexa started to really work. I was going 3X a week, and now I am taking a break to reassess my therapy goals! I am finding that even though I am in a great mood most of the time, I still have to unlearn some of the bad habits I acquired over the past few years. My mind is on this side of 'normal' (for lack of a better word -- I hate using that term!), but I still lean towards depressive types of beh'rs because I am so used to those reactions from years of sometimes debilitating depression. At least I am ready for the journey now! And I have to say, I am grateful that the Celexa kicked in when it did -- I have two major issues happening in my life that I could never have handled if I were still depressed.
> >
> > I'm sorry if this is more info than you wanted! I just get started and keep going! I hope it was helpful, in any case.
> >
> > :-) Shelley
>
> > > Shelley,
> > Thanks for the follow-up. I, too am going through some life-changing events that are hard to cope with, esp. depressing. Anyhow, now that I feel like Celexa has 'kicked in' its easier to benefit from cognitive therapy ie. changing my old ways, and learning that all my experiences throughout my life so far have created filters which I see the world through. My interpretations are constantly changing and I hope getting healthier. My therapist told me this, I AM ENOUGH, I HAVE ENOUGH, I DO ENOUGH, and what others think of me is none of my business. If you'd like to talk more, e-mail me. Dezangrn@aol.com. I'm not on the computer very much but check my mail once a day. Having a 'pen-pal' would be cool.
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