hey ameyers6, I had a very similar experience to you when trying to up the dose of celexa. My psychiatrist told me to just increase it from 10 to 20 mg all of a sudden and I freaked out and had the...
I can relate so much to this thread! I know that when I am tired and/or hungry, it definitely makes my anxiety a million times worse. I think with tiredness it has to do with my not having enough...
I would suggest you talk to your doctor about these side effects you are having, but my experience with celexa was similar. For the first few days after each time I increased the dosage I would be...
Thank you everyone for your feedback :) I really appreciate it. I enjoy doing creative things like this. It is a way to talk about my anxiety and express my feelings in a different way than I...
Here is a poem that I wrote about my anxiety.. I thought I could share. Let me know what you all think. Perfect Everything’s perfect. The sun is shining and the birds are singing and the people are...
Please don't give up wolf! I know you can do it! Tu es fort. I've been at the point where I just really wanted to give up several times, and I know what you're dealing with is very difficult. But I...
hi Sara, I was on Celexa for about a year and a half, and it worked well for me. It did not eliminate all of my anxiety, but my anxiety was a lot easier to deal with while I was on it. (In fact, I...
This is a great thread idea :) I would sing out loud whenever I felt like it! Even when there are people around. I LOVE singing, but no one knows it. I would meet up with people that I have been...
I have participated in two different therapy groups, though neither of them were specifically tailored towards anxiety. Even though anxiety was not the goal of the groups, because my anxiety is...
Hey I think this is a really awesome idea. I love creative writing! And you did a very good job with your letter. Very honest and beautiful! Because I think it's a really great idea for getting...
Welcome Neurogurl! It is definitely possible to be so stressed/anxious that you can create symptoms. In fact, a lot of people (myself included) with anxiety disorders have so many scary physical...
strachan, citalopram is just the generic of celexa (and I am also on the generic so it is the same thing). I am glad to hear that you did not have any issues with withdrawal. I know that it is...
So I've been on an anti-depressant (Celexa) for about a year and a half now. I was originally only supposed to be on it for 8 months but because I never seem to have a stress-free time in my life, I...
I also have social anxiety and so I can relate very much to what you are going through. I have struggled with it for as long as I can remember. Because mine started to get really bad when I was in...
I feel like I should reply to this post, but I have no idea where to start. I am a college student also who struggles from anxiety. I do not have the depression aspect to deal with like you do though...
I first want to say that I respect you a lot for not being afraid to say that you are gay. I am a lesbian, but have intentionally avoided bringing that up on this site because it has been such an...
Eva, I have had an anxiety disorder since I was in fourth grade. I am now 21 and still have to work on it every day. I can say, however, that it has gotten much better over the years and that I am...
Barbie, I don't know if this will make you feel any better, but I had the same issues with anxiety when I was your age and your story really got my attention. When I was in 4th and 5th grade, I threw...
Puddy, I've been on citalopram also for about a year and a half and am getting ready to try to get off of it soon. I haven't tried it yet though so sorry that I cannot give my experience about that....
Hmm that's very interesting BluAngel about how all of that breaking down of drugs works. Stuff like that fascinates me. Yeah I think I'll just stick to soda too... and ones without caffeine because...
Thank you Kitt and Allestaria for your advice :) My psychiatrist actually told me that it is okay for me to have a drink or two on these meds as long as I am aware that I will have no tolerance at...
So for a few months now, I have been experiencing panic attacks when I drink even one alcoholic drink (and I am 21 so I am allowed to drink). It doesn't matter what it is or who I am with, drinking...
Fraidy cat, I am also sorry that things aren't great for you right now. I have been taking Celexa for a little over a year now and so I wanted to give you some info on my personal experience with it....
Yes, your post is showing up. I'm sorry you're not feeling well. There are lots of people here who can offer support, but it does sometimes take a while to get a response. We can be more helpful if...
I haven't been on Lexapro and so have not experienced specifically what you are going through, but to answer your question, I do know that Lexapro (since it's an antidepressant) stays in your system...
Meredith, While I don't know anything about any of the meds that you're taking, I think the first step would be to figure out (with your doctor's help) which one of them is causing the shakiness. (Or...
Hi Kara, I've been on Celexa for about a year now, and it has really helped me a lot. I can say though, that the first few weeks were horrible (and so was every time that I increased the dosage). It...