Been on celexa for 9 weeks total. First three at 10 mg. Last 6 at 20 mg. I do have some good days, or afternoons. Like I actually go to bed thinking, I’m back. Then I wake up with the dreaded morning anxiety and usually, I can get past it. When I can’t I take a half of a .25 of Xanax and that usually does the trick. Then there are days like today. I had a panic attack. Feel doomed to be like this forever. Start to think the meds are never going to work. I’m never going to be able to live normally again.
I am 46 with 2 pre teens and 1 teen. I don’t like the mom they have been dealing with for the last year.
Antideppressants have worked for me in the past. It scares me that they don’t seem to be working this time. I retried Paxil and Effexor before Celexa this go round. Both those meds worked in the past. So now I’m thinking that either there is something health related wrong or that I’m stuck in this pattern.
BTW, I know its a pattern, but I just cant seem to get out of these negative thoughts.
Please help....
I'm 46 also and that's exactly how I'm feeling this very moment, woke up feeling shaky this morning eyes puffy and all, I don't know what else to do! I'm not on any message all maybe I should be. I'm jus tired of feelin this way I jus wanna be normal again to njoy my kids and grands like usual🙏🙏
Hi Tsc I know exactly what you are going through and WOW is it tough. I was struggling with a thyroid plus mega high anxiety. I was put on sertraline which made me shake from head to foot. How I did'nt call it a day I will never know. I had no support from my Drs but I came through it on my OWN and you can too. I made a plan that I would put myself through a challenge each day no matter how small. When I complete the challenge I would praise myself and the next time it was slightly easier. I am now into my third year and I am tons better although I still have a long way to go. It is never going to be perfect for me and the panic can set in very quickly if I let it. Remember Rome was'nt built in a day.
Wish I could say something positive im 56 and I feel like life is just passing me / all of us by .All I can say which doesn’t help you personally is your definitely not alone .like Chandra says just want to feel normal .Not a lot to ask is it .Hey and maybe it could take a couple more weeks for meds to kick in and if not get doc to change them .Ive been taking lopoframine and mirtazapam for year s not working keep going back to docs just seen 2 weeks ago physiatrist who tells me I’m completely on wrong meds and will let me know what he decides i should take, meanwhile more miserable anxious days while he thinks about it .wishing you and everyone good mental health
Tsc
Do you feel time-out may help, so you can have time of on your own or with your Partner. You may be able to get some relaxation.
If past medications are not working, you will need to discuss your medication with your GP.
You could also try Mindfulness Relaxation Technique or Breathing Techniques to make you relax
BOB