Posted by Jaynee on March 16, 2003, at 18:00:54
In reply to Newbie, Majour Depression, doc woes, Celexa..., posted by lady fever on March 15, 2003, at 22:08:38
Ladyfever, I have been where you are. I got divorced from my first husband when my daughter was 3. I pretty much lost everything including what felt like my mind. You are in a very scary situation right now. Being a single mom is a very lonely and frightening situation for anyone. Don't beat yourself up because you are not superwoman.
Can your parents and family be supportive? Is it possible for you to move closer to your parents, until you get back on your feet. This is what I had to do. When you are a single parent, you will need all the support you can get. But if you don't ask, you won't get the help you need. Being close to my family was a life saver for me. You need to get help, not just for yourself, but for your beautiful little child as well.
As for the Xanax, don't let it run out, get more of it before it runs out. Going cold turkey on that stuff is lethal. You will need a doctors help in coming off that stuff after 6 years.
You are going to need help, so please get it where ever you can. Family is usually the best place to start.
Good luck, and I'm pulling for you.
ps. I am Celexa 20mg and the first time I tried it, I got all the side-effects you mentioned, but they went away after about a month.
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