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Posted 7/8/2017 10:59 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, I'm new here. I've had anxiety and panic attacks since I was 7 yrs. old and am now a young 62 yr old woman. Been through periods of remission and been through periods of medication and a brief stint in therapy. I am now back on meds since my anxiety has progressed into full-blown OCD about my health....specifically hypochondria. Started with my youngest son's cancer diagnosis and I have now been through 3 years of hell thinking I've had every disease imaginable. Finally got fed up, went to my GP and got a referral for therapy (psychology) which I start later this month.

In the meantime, my GP team has also started me on Celexa 10mg. I am on day 8 and have been experiencing a lump feeling sensation in my throat that lasts all day long. I suspect this is anxiety or gerd (which I do have.) Wondering if anyone else has been through this and if it eventually goes away? I've already recently had endoscopy and barium swallow which show only mild acid reflux and take 15 mg Prevacid daily. I also take Clonazapam .25 3x a day and that does help a bit with the anxiety. Had the lump feeling at first with the gerd but it went away until I started the Celexa. With the Celexa, I've also had the fatigue and panic attack racing heart feelings at first but that seems to be subsiding at bit. Anyone else been through anything similar?

Thanks for listening and I am glad I have found this forum smile
Posted 7/9/2017 1:40 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Tizzy and welcome

I am sorry to read of your long time challenge with A/P. I know how difficult it is to experience the symptoms/panic...and then subsequent health anxiety.

I am however happy to read that you have reached out, and are taking the right steps for your recovery!

Therapy and medication is a winning combination for many!

Therapy does take time and effort, so being patient with yourself and the process is important.

Medication requires some time to become fully therapeutic as well...so again, patience.

The globus sensation could be from a GERD flare...but could also be an anxiety symptom brought on by your start up. (anxiety can increase initially)

Either way, as you continue treatment for both issues...I am sure it will phase out soon.

Please see our Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great self help material to work with. Practicing the suggested exercises daily will make a big difference in how you feel.

Keep posting with us as well if you find it helpful. We care, understand and support is key!

Looking forward to getting to know you better. smile

Scaredy Cat
Posted 7/9/2017 2:16 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for the welcome! I am really ready for some steady recovery from all of this. I will definitely check out the resources for the exercises and scour the forum for additional insight. I am hoping this side effect will phase out soon as well. My GP has also offered a low dose Prozac if this doesn't work out. That would mean another start up period of 2-6 weeks....meh. Hopefully this will work out instead.
Posted 7/9/2017 2:46 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah...typically, just over a week in is too early to see benefcial results, so stay hopeful and give it more time.smile

...and yes! Definitely check out the 'Stress Relieving Exercises' the Health Anxiety links and the meditation videos...all very helpful.

Post as needed for encouragement!

S.C.
Posted 7/9/2017 3:35 AM (GMT 0)
Will do, thank you 😊
Posted 7/9/2017 10:21 PM (GMT 0)
I am also on 10mg celexa for 1 month now and its been very gentle on me. no start up side effects. I think the low dose of only 10mg has a lot to do with it.
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