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Posted by worryworryworry on April 24, 2000, at 16:51:32
I have been on celexa for 3 months now. While overall I feel TONS better and like I can function again without the horrible depression and severe anxiety, I still find myself worrying all the time and "what-ifing" when I get really tired. Does this ever go away?
Also, I am very tired all the time. I can barely stay awake past like 9pm in the evenings and usually need 1/2 hour nap or so in the afternoons. The only problem with napping is that I tend to jerk myself awak (myoclonic jerks?) and thing "jerk" or twitch lightly while trying to fall asleep. At night it's okay though.
Any thoughts?
Posted by harry b. on April 24, 2000, at 17:44:19
In reply to Celexa and Anxiety Disorder, posted by worryworryworry on April 24, 2000, at 16:51:32
> I have been on celexa for 3 months now. While overall I feel TONS better and like I can function again without the horrible depression and severe anxiety, I still find myself worrying all the time and "what-ifing" when I get really tired. Does this ever go away?
>
> Also, I am very tired all the time. I can barely stay awake past like 9pm in the evenings and usually need 1/2 hour nap or so in the afternoons. The only problem with napping is that I tend to jerk myself awak (myoclonic jerks?) and thing "jerk" or twitch lightly while trying to fall asleep. At night it's okay though.
>
> Any thoughts?
**************************************************Worry,
I've only been using Celexa for about 3 weeks. I
have found that there is little anti-anxiety effects.I have been severly fatigued for months, maybe years,
but I attribute that to depression, not the meds.I too have experienced muscle spasms since beginning
the Celexa. During the day they are limited to my
fingers and neck. At night when I go to bed they
intensify and affect arms, legs, and larger muscles.I'm glad to hear you are feeling better, that is
encouraging. I hope the good things continue for
you.
Posted by harry b. on April 24, 2000, at 18:10:00
In reply to Re: Celexa and Anxiety Disorder, posted by harry b. on April 24, 2000, at 17:44:19
I hesitate to even say this, but I felt good
yesterday (read my easter redux post), and I have
felt pretty good again today. I got to my therapy
sessions (late, but I called) and I got the lawn
mowed this evening. Haven't gotten to the weeds
and trimming part, but the lawn is mowed! (with
the help of a neighbor)Now, is the good feeling a result of the Celexa?
Is it due to being with my friend J.?
Did the Celexa give me the impetus to visit J.?
Was it karma that my neighbor just bought a 16hp
mower when my grass was 6"-8" high, or was
it the Celexa that enabled me to talk to a
neighbor that I haven't even waved to in a year?I don't know, but I'm afraid to hope it will continue.
Posted by JanetR on April 24, 2000, at 21:25:10
In reply to Re: PS, posted by harry b. on April 24, 2000, at 18:10:00
> I hesitate to even say this, but I felt good
> yesterday (read my easter redux post), and I have
> felt pretty good again today. I got to my therapy
> sessions (late, but I called) and I got the lawn
> mowed this evening. Haven't gotten to the weeds
> and trimming part, but the lawn is mowed! (with
> the help of a neighbor)
>
> Now, is the good feeling a result of the Celexa?
>
> Is it due to being with my friend J.?
>
> Did the Celexa give me the impetus to visit J.?
>
> Was it karma that my neighbor just bought a 16hp
> mower when my grass was 6"-8" high, or was
> it the Celexa that enabled me to talk to a
> neighbor that I haven't even waved to in a year?
>
> I don't know, but I'm afraid to hope it will continue.I am so glad that you are feeling better for whatever reason. Good Luck Jan
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