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Posted 2/2/2015 3:08 PM (GMT 0)
I am having a particularly bad day and wanted to post. It has been three weeks since my dosage was upped from 20mg to 40mg of Celexa and I still feel awful. I feel like my anxiety was under much better control when I was on the 20mg. Though I don't know if I am just not giving in a fair chance to kick. Regardless I took a Klonopin for the second time in a month, which I don't like, and decided to take the day of work to get my head space together.

I am just so frustrated, should I be making progress? Shouldn't there be leaps forward, not back? I did email my doctor over this.

That isn't to say all is bad. Last night was great. I had a great Yoga session and felt wonderful. I even had pleasant dreams... which only makes me more upset and confused about this morning...
Posted 2/2/2015 5:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hi J.,

I am sorry that your recovery is not where you want or need it to be right now.

I wonder if doubling your dose was too much of a jump, and it is going to just take some extra time to adjust?

Let us know what you hear from your doctor today...I am interested to hear what he/she has to say.

Continue to use your coping skills...great job on doing the yoga...keep that up, and seek to learn some more...we have good guided meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, ect...in the Resources. (let me know if you want direct links!)

Try to be as patient with yourself and the process as you can. You are on the right track...it is just slow going at times.

However, perseverance will find you feeling better soon, I am sure.

Sending encouragement your way!

S.C.
Posted 2/2/2015 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hey SC,

He wants me to stick with the dosage for another 2 weeks and use the Klonopin as needed. Which I am willing to do. I don't know what caused such a hellish day, but it has been truly bad. I have been struggling just to get my head space back to level.

I know it is more than likely a lot to do with the upped dosage as well as to do with just still dealing with lots of grief, but I am so tired. The klonopin barely provided me with relief today. I am just not well. I emailed my counselor asking about possible longer term care programs. I wonder if a week or so of just intensive therapy would provide me with some greater gains and stability. But I don't know. I just want some happiness and peace back into my life.

J
Posted 2/2/2015 6:58 PM (GMT 0)
J.,

Thanks for updating...glad you heard from him, and that you have a plan for continuing...and using your benzo Rx temporarily for relief...that's what it is for.:)

I think that looking at upping your counseling for the time being is a great step! Very wise of you to recognize this need, and pro-actively go after it...well done!

Wishing you the best. Post as needed when you need an encouraging word. We are cheering you on and holding you up in support...

...just as you have done so well for others here.;)

Wishing you relief today friend!

S.C.
Posted 2/2/2015 7:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi J

You are doing so well contacting the right people that will get you help and sharing here. I am sorry you are having having such a hard time.

I too have major panic attacks. You are not alone. I was part of a support group and sent out grounding books for people who had panic. I took index cards that were bound and on each page I put one thing that grounded me so I could work through the book till I got grounded. For example 1) count blue things in the room 2) look at pictures of loved ones 3) have a hot or cold drink 4) hold an ice cube in your hand as long as you can 5) smell some kind of oil like peppermint, lavender, or citrus 6) look at the news paper to bring you to the present 7) listen to music you like.

I'm sure you get the idea. I hope this helps. It sure helps me a lot I put the book in my purse in case I am out some where and need help getting grounded.

Take care.
Shadow
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