Posted by Jen111111111 on November 8, 2000, at 19:07:58
In reply to Celexa to Effexor to Celexa , posted by Christina on November 8, 2000, at 15:41:34
> I was on Celexa and doing well, but my insurance company wouldn't cover it, so I swithced to Effexor (225 mg).
> It helped my depression, but I was so tired I couldn't function.
> So I'm back on Celexa, and feeling OK (not great, but OK).
> Therapy may benefit you since your depression seems to increase when you return home to an empty house.
> I've been there.... and I feel for you.
> This may sound strange, but have you considered a dog?
> There's almost nothing better than walking into an empty house to a dog (or two in my case) who is bursting at the seams with happiness to see you!!
>
> Plus they make you focus on them immediately instead of the house, so it helps alleviate some of the anxiety of "ok i'm home alone, what do I do now?"Your post made me smile. I got a dog a month ago. I went to the shelter and couldn't leave without him. He is just the best!!! When I'm feeling down I play with the dog and I immediatly get a smile on my face.
As for Celexa....I wish I could go back on it. I did really well for the past year, but it simply stopped working.
I did go see a therapist the other day. He was recommended by a friend. He seems to think I'm suffering from PTSD. It makes sense to me. I went through a horrible ordeal a few years back. I'm going to continue to make appointments, I think it may help. The Effexor does keep me going day to day. Otherwise I'd be committed by now.
Thanks again for your post. I think I'll go play with Freddie (my dog). :)
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