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Posted by ed_uk on June 4, 2005, at 6:26:57
I restarted citalopram today. I am not happy about this, I've been feeling so much LESS drowsy without it- much more 'alive'. Sadly, my OCD is back and I'm scared to let it go untreated in case it escalates out of control. The last time my OCD got out of control I was suicidal, I don't want to be like that again.
Hmmmmmmmmm... perhaps I will try to get some Provigil for the drowsiness.
Ed.
Posted by Nickengland on June 4, 2005, at 6:59:06
In reply to Return to Celexa: Ed goes back to zombie land :-(, posted by ed_uk on June 4, 2005, at 6:26:57
Hi Ed,
Sorry to hear you're back on the citalopram :-(
Best to catch the OCD early though, like you say you don't want it getting out of control...
Provigil sounds good...lol...whats the low down on getting this prescribed here in England?!
Kind regards
Nick
Posted by Tom Twilight on June 4, 2005, at 8:49:42
In reply to Return to Celexa: Ed goes back to zombie land :-(, posted by ed_uk on June 4, 2005, at 6:26:57
Hey Ed
Sorry to hear about your troubles :(
I'm not feeling so good myself, but thats another story.I wouldn't bother trying to get Provigil prescribed (personaly), its a stimulent and so many UK doctors will treat it with suspision.
It easy althoug expensive order over the internet.
Personaly I didn't get on with Provigil, although I did like Adrafanil, which is odd because they're supposed to be very similar.
I think Provigil might be worth a try since lots of people do like it.
Posted by ed_uk on June 4, 2005, at 12:44:19
In reply to Re: Return to Celexa: Ed goes back to zombie land :-( » ed_uk, posted by Nickengland on June 4, 2005, at 6:59:06
Hi!
I think it would be very difficult to get a prescription for Provigil, my last pdoc hadn't even heard of it. Tom is right, anything which could be thought of as a stim will not be prescribed in this country.
Kind regards,
Ed.
Posted by ed_uk on June 4, 2005, at 15:40:15
In reply to Return to Celexa: Ed goes back to zombie land :-(, posted by ed_uk on June 4, 2005, at 6:26:57
Yes..... I know, 80mg- it's a tad excessive for a starting dose. Not entirely appropriate! At least the side effects are distracting me from my OCD.
Ed.
PS. I will borrow some Valium off my mother if my head is about to explode.
PPS. I figured that since I didn't have any serious side effects the time I ODed on Prozac I'd be ok with a high starting dose.
Posted by ed_uk on June 4, 2005, at 15:50:49
In reply to First day back on Celexa: took 80mg!!!, posted by ed_uk on June 4, 2005, at 15:40:15
I took another 40mg, now up to 120mg. I decided that nausea was a pleasant alternative to OCD. Don't worry, I won't take anymore, I promise.
Regards,
Ed.
Posted by TamaraJ on June 4, 2005, at 16:11:32
In reply to Re: First day back on Celexa: took 80mg!!!, posted by ed_uk on June 4, 2005, at 15:50:49
(((Ed)))
Please be careful, Ed. I care about you too much, and don't want to see you get sick or have an extremely unpleasant reaction to too much Celexa. I am sorry that your OCD is getting bad again, and my heart goes out to you. I hope that the Celexa starts to kick in soon, and that you will start feeling better. It seems many of us are having a tough time right now :-( I am hoping all of us have some measure of relief soon, very soon.
My thoughts are with you, Ed. Take very, very good care.
Tamara
xoxoxoxo
Posted by ed_uk on June 4, 2005, at 16:18:30
In reply to Re: First day back on Celexa: took 80mg!!! » ed_uk, posted by TamaraJ on June 4, 2005, at 16:11:32
Hi T,
Thank you for your kind email :-)
>I care about you too much, and don't want to see you get sick or have an extremely unpleasant reaction to too much Celexa.
I haven't had too many side effects. I feel a bit sweaty. I'm going to return to 60mg tomorrow- the dose I was on before.
Lots of love,
Ed.
Posted by TamaraJ on June 4, 2005, at 16:25:58
In reply to Hello T » TamaraJ, posted by ed_uk on June 4, 2005, at 16:18:30
Ok, I can stop worrying now. Hey, I was thinking, maybe you should take up smoking, short term, so you can get some Wellbutrin! A friend of mine is on a combo of Celexa and Wellbutrin and seems to be doing quite well. So, you could just buy a pack of smokes, not really smoke them, but just hold a cig or two, then go see the pdoc smelling like cigs, fake a smoker's hack, and say you want to quit smoking and need some Wellbutrin to do it. Then, when you have managed to quit smoking (nudge, nudge, wink, wink), you can tell the pdoc that Wellbutrin has done wonders for your depression as well, so you intend to stay on it (that is if it works).
I think I have got it all figured out.
Tamara
xoxoxo
Posted by ed_uk on June 4, 2005, at 16:29:05
In reply to Re: Hello T » ed_uk, posted by TamaraJ on June 4, 2005, at 16:25:58
Hi T,
That's a great idea LOL!!!
Ed xxxx
Posted by TamaraJ on June 4, 2005, at 16:54:08
In reply to Re: Hello T, posted by ed_uk on June 4, 2005, at 16:29:05
I may be a quiet, shy type at times, but I can be a crafty one, when the need arises LOL. If worse comes to worse, you can apply to unis here in Canada, and you can board at my place while you finish school, and at the same time get to see a more progressive pdoc.
Tamara
xoxoxo
Posted by Tom Twilight on June 4, 2005, at 17:47:15
In reply to Re: Hello T » ed_uk, posted by TamaraJ on June 4, 2005, at 16:54:08
Ed be careful, 80mgs seems like a big starting dose
Was that the dose you needed to get a response the last time you were on it?I remeber Celexa had fairly unpleasant side effects for me at 20mgs!
It actually very easy to order Wellbutrin online if your in the UK.
Posted by linkadge on June 4, 2005, at 18:52:09
In reply to Ed, Tamara sorry to but in, posted by Tom Twilight on June 4, 2005, at 17:47:15
Don't mean to sound rude, but weren't you on only 60mg when you decided to quit ?
Take it slow. Remember that in some cases AD's can work better (pharmachologically) at lower doses.
Try not to jump at any one treatment at 1000 miles an hour or you'll turn on it and then want to take nothing again. (like me!!!)
Linkadge
Posted by phillipa on June 4, 2005, at 19:36:41
In reply to Re: Ed, Tamara sorry to but in, posted by linkadge on June 4, 2005, at 18:52:09
Ed, What in the World? You seemed just fine when I last talked to you and you said your tests will be over on the 6th. You really did sound fine. I know I am also having a hard time. Can't sleep even with the valium. What happened to the fish oil? And we're still having problems with the computer. Just returned from having it repaired. Hope this old one will take this message. Fondly, PJOOOOOOXXXXXX
Posted by ed_uk on June 5, 2005, at 2:05:12
In reply to Re: Hello T » ed_uk, posted by TamaraJ on June 4, 2005, at 16:54:08
Hi T!
Thank you, you are so sweet and kind!
There aren't many treatments for OCD apart from SSRIs. I was going to try Parnate for depression but not anymore........my OCD is back!
Love Ed xxxx
Posted by ed_uk on June 5, 2005, at 2:10:05
In reply to Ed, Tamara sorry to but in, posted by Tom Twilight on June 4, 2005, at 17:47:15
Hi Tom,
I'm ok :-) I feel a bit sick though LOL!
>Was that the dose you needed to get a response the last time you were on it?
No, I used to take 60mg. I'm gonna continue taking 60mg from now on. I was having some bad OCD symptoms yesterday and I had an urge to take more because I needed a distraction from my OCD. Please don't worry, I'm not suicidal or anything like that. I did end up taking 200mg though! Please don't shout at me- I know it was dumb. I'll return to the proper dose when the side effects have worn off :-)
Kind regards,
Ed.
Posted by ed_uk on June 5, 2005, at 2:13:32
In reply to Re: Ed, Tamara sorry to but in, posted by linkadge on June 4, 2005, at 18:52:09
Hi Link,
>Don't mean to sound rude, but weren't you on only 60mg when you decided to quit?
Yes, I'm gonna return to 60mg :-) I don't know why I took so much really. I've never taken a 'proper' overdose of anything but I often take more than I'm supposed to when things are not going well.
Kind regards,
Ed.PS. It's 9 hours since I took my last dose. I feel a bit sick and jittery but not too bad.
Posted by linkadge on June 5, 2005, at 4:08:09
In reply to Re: Ed, Tamara sorry to but in » linkadge, posted by ed_uk on June 5, 2005, at 2:13:32
200mg ?? WOW
SSRI's generally don't work on an as needed basis for OCD. There are some other, faster acting, things you can do for sudden attacks of obsessiveness.
I hope I am not crossing the line in saying that it sounds to me that you are stressed about exams and what you really need a little bit of a benzodiazapine.
Linkadge
Posted by ed_uk on June 5, 2005, at 4:19:56
In reply to Re: Ed, Tamara sorry to but in, posted by linkadge on June 5, 2005, at 4:08:09
Hi Link,
>200mg ?? WOW
Yep.
>SSRI's generally don't work on an as needed basis for OCD.
I know! It was dumb :-S I don't know why I did it really. I often take more than I'm supposed to when I get upset. It *doesn't* help but I do it anyway...........
>I hope I am not crossing the line..........
Absolutely not :-)
>.........in saying that it sounds to me that you are stressed about exams and what you really need a little bit of a benzodiazapine.
You're right, I will get some Valium off my mother.
Kind regards,
Ed.
Posted by alienatari on June 5, 2005, at 6:54:37
In reply to Return to Celexa: Ed goes back to zombie land :-(, posted by ed_uk on June 4, 2005, at 6:26:57
*hugs* best of luck with it mate
take care and lots of love
Chris
> I restarted citalopram today. I am not happy about this, I've been feeling so much LESS drowsy without it- much more 'alive'. Sadly, my OCD is back and I'm scared to let it go untreated in case it escalates out of control. The last time my OCD got out of control I was suicidal, I don't want to be like that again.
>
> Hmmmmmmmmm... perhaps I will try to get some Provigil for the drowsiness.
>
> Ed.
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Posted by ed_uk on June 5, 2005, at 9:45:48
In reply to Re: Return to Celexa: Ed goes back to zombie land :-(, posted by alienatari on June 5, 2005, at 6:54:37
Thank you :-)
Ed xxx
Posted by Maxime on June 5, 2005, at 15:26:58
In reply to Return to Celexa: Ed goes back to zombie land :-(, posted by ed_uk on June 4, 2005, at 6:26:57
Hi sweetie :-)
Have you tried all the SSRIs? The reason I ask is because I remember Celexa being the weakest of all the ones I tried.
Maybe you can get some caffeine tablets to help with the drowsiness?
xxxx
Maxime
> I restarted citalopram today. I am not happy about this, I've been feeling so much LESS drowsy without it- much more 'alive'. Sadly, my OCD is back and I'm scared to let it go untreated in case it escalates out of control. The last time my OCD got out of control I was suicidal, I don't want to be like that again.
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> Hmmmmmmmmm... perhaps I will try to get some Provigil for the drowsiness.
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> Ed.
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Posted by Phillipa on June 5, 2005, at 18:05:57
In reply to Re: Return to Celexa: Ed goes back to zombie land » ed_uk, posted by Maxime on June 5, 2005, at 15:26:58
Ed, I knew it was the exams. Last one tomorrow. Then you can hopefully relax. You must have been a bad influence on me because I took 20mg of valium last night because I have been waking up so early. I did sleep better. Now I'll be short one pill. Fondly, PJ O
Posted by ed_uk on June 6, 2005, at 12:10:34
In reply to Re: Return to Celexa: Ed goes back to zombie land » ed_uk, posted by Maxime on June 5, 2005, at 15:26:58
Hi Maxi,
I've tried citalopram (up to 60mg), fluoxetine 20mg and paroxetine (up to 60mg). I think I might try fluoxetine at a higher dose or possibly sertraline.
Ed xxxx
Posted by TamaraJ on June 6, 2005, at 12:29:44
In reply to Re: Return to Celexa: Ed goes back to zombie land » Maxime, posted by ed_uk on June 6, 2005, at 12:10:34
Hi Ed!
Have you tried Luvox (is that what fluoxetine is, or is that Prozac?). I was under the impression that Luvox was good for OCD, and that the sexual side effects were not as bad as with other SSRIs.
BTW, have you written your LAST exam yet? If so, YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! If not, good luck!!
Tamara
xoxoxo> Hi Maxi,
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> I've tried citalopram (up to 60mg), fluoxetine 20mg and paroxetine (up to 60mg). I think I might try fluoxetine at a higher dose or possibly sertraline.
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> Ed xxxx
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