Posted 10/10/2013 3:17 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Kitt and Larry! I do appreciate your kind responses! I am just so tired of all this nonsence! I thought I was feeling a bit better, then this morning I awoke to the usual panic attacks and now, the general doomy tight chest feeling! Here's the thing, I never ever knew that an antidepressant could just up and stop working! When my celexa quit, I was thrown into a complete tailspin, because I never thought that would happen. I was quite content to stay on it for the rest of my life. It got me through some pretty tough times. My son was diagnosed with a rare ocular tumour, which thankfully was benign!! I had suffered 4 miscarriages, beat alcahol and gambling, had another beautiful son, financial issues etc... I was always strong, worked hard, kept a clean and tidy home, kept up with my very demanding boys, always had dinner ready, and loved my life. I feel like since the celexa stopped working, I am contstantly struggling to find that strong woman I was. I feel weak and vulnerable, my OCD is on, and I just can't seem to get on with it! It's almost like I'm not allowing myself to feel joy. I know it sounds like I'm feeling sorry for myself and maybe I am, but I just want my old self back. Regardless of meds or no meds, can anyone relate to this? I'm a 42 year old woman for god sakes! I need to find my inner strength. I had been through many anxiety episodes without meds in the past, but man those 8 years on celexa have really spoiled me!! I know it's only been 12 days on Effexor, and I did have a couple of somewhat better days, but is it normal to feel good, then not so good in the beginning stages? Sorry for the rambling, but I'm really feeling low at the moment! Anyway, thanks again for listening, Lisa