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Posted 7/1/2014 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hi! I'm new here and joined because I have been suffering from anxiety/depression for about 40 years (I'm 46 now). I was on Celexa 40 mg & xanax .025 (just to get to sleep easier) A few months ago I decided I was "cured" and needed to get off both. I have been off the Celexa for almost 3 months. I have only taken on xanax in a period of about 2 months. Now comes my dilemma....

Since being off the meds, I have mood swings, cry about anything/everything, snap at every one in my family, can't get motivated to do anything, always want to eat and if I'm not eating I just want to sleep. It's been 3 months since my last Celexa. Are these feelings going away eventually? Do I need to get back on my meds? I don't know. Help!
Posted 7/1/2014 9:20 PM (GMT 0)
Never just stop your meds. Please go see your doctor, tell him/her what is going on, and they can help/advise you.

A lot of people feel better because of the meds, and then go off them. While I can sympathize, it's a really bad idea. Don't play doctor. Let the guy with the expertise handle that.

These medications affect the way your brain works. When you stop taking them, or do not wean off of them properly, you are playing with fire.

Please, go to your doctor, and ask his/her advice.
Posted 7/2/2014 2:19 AM (GMT 0)
There is a time and place for all things under the sun, but with
meds, especially the Phyc kind always move forward with a
doctors advice and consent. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 7/2/2014 3:11 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks to you both. Last night I had a talk with my husband and I am definitely going back on the meds. I have done this twice before when I felt "fine" and stopped taking them. Never again.
Posted 7/2/2014 3:32 PM (GMT 0)
LEI,

I think you made the right decision for you.  I am a person that needs to be on meds too. I have been a meds for a long time and like you, I thought I could be off medications so several times my Dr. has helped me wean off antidepressants only to find myself back in deep trouble with my depression and anxiety.

Glad to know you talked it over with your hubby and he supports you.

Stick with us as support is important to healing.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 7/2/2014 4:42 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lei and welcome!

We are here to support you anytime that you need to talk, vent or just need some encouragement from those who understand!

Having a community to cheer you on when things are tough is an amazing part of the anxiety management process...so post anytime!

Scaredy Cat
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