Posted by Valentine on June 2, 2003, at 15:47:32
In reply to Is Lexapro addictive?, posted by Felicity on June 2, 2003, at 14:55:43
Hi,
I'm considering starting an AD again. Last year about this time I weaned myself off Paxil which I had taken for about 3 years. The withdrawal was not fun but I did manage it. I have felt the depression returning for about 3 months... lots of crying, low self-esteem, wanting to isolate. I've also started to experience anxiety again as silly as this sounds about using the elevator at work. A couple of times I called a friend to let them know I was about to get on the elevator and if they didn't hear from me they should get help. I can't even believe this as I type it, I sound so silly.So, here I go again. I've been reading the posts about Celexa and Lexapro and have felt alternately hopeful and scared after reading everyone's experiences with these two drugs.
My question: I did relatively well on Paxil minus the ongoing sexual side effects and with minor side effects when I first started taking it. Is this any indication how I might respond to Celexa or Lexapro? Or is there another AD that would be better?
Thanks in advance any info you can share!
poster:Valentine
thread:230857
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