Posted by Racer on April 12, 2006, at 15:12:44
In reply to Re: Celexa is making me a zombie, continue or quit, posted by Enigma on April 12, 2006, at 11:49:45
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> I hear ya, but once the suicidal thoughts kicked in last night, I'm quitting this medicine cold turkey. Bad, I know, but I don't care. I've already deemed this drug as "evil" and don't want anything to do with it anymore.Actually, I don't think that's a bad idea. I'm sorry it's that bad for you. The only reason I suggested it at all was just to get the idea across to your pdoc that you're cooperating and giving the drugs a fair try. But I didn't suggest sticking it out because I thought it was likely to change, and I think I'd be likely to stop, too.
>> Prozac made me feel a little better, but also gave me severe anxiety that Klonpin couldn't overcome. I was even getting anxiety attacks, and once, I felt like I was losing my mind completly. It was horrible. So, can't take prozac anymore.
Hm... If Prozac helped a little, that's good. Shows that there is likely something helpful, you just haven't found it yet. I forget -- sorry, pea brain today -- had you tried Paxil? That might be helpful for you, not as deadening as Celexa, not as agitating as Prozac. I had a bad reaction to Zoloft, but a lot of other people do really well on it. Might be worth a shot, too.
But what about TCAs? They can be much more helpful than SSRIs for a lot of people. I am not sure which of them target serotonin, and since Prozac helped I would get that's part of what's going to be helpful for you.
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> Risperdal seemed to help a little, then pooped out, but I can't say for sure that it was the drug that was "helping", as I normally go up and down like a yo-yo.
Have you ever tried Buspar? I know a lot of people think it's not that great, but it did help me a lot. I didn't stay on it long, because of the sedation/fatigue/amotivation/what have you, but that's part of the reason we're trying Dexedrine right now: get something taht can counter the whatever well enough for me to take Buspar. It was the best I've ever tried for anxiety. Then again, benzos don't help anxiety much for me. They tend to leave me sedated -- and more wound up. NOT a good combination...
I'm sorry you're having so much trouble. I hope somethingworks out for you soon.
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