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jessica_40046
jessica_40046

So I’m 9 weeks into 10mg of Celexa I felt like I was really improving but the past couple of days I’ve had really weird moments I forget easily and experience confusion on what happened and didn’t happen since I’ve been having very vivid dreams. Im also experiencing depersonalization not as severe but noticeable and makes it hard to get out of bed because I’m scared. So should I stop taking? I can’t get a hold of my doctor but I’m tired of feeling this confused thinking or is it just part of the health process?

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  • lois95799
    lois95799 jessica_40046

    Posted

    That's all part of the celexa..it will pass..take care

    • jessica_40046
      jessica_40046 lois95799

      Posted

      Even this far into it? It’s just scary I guess, but if it goes then I’ll stick with it. 
    • lois95799
      lois95799 jessica_40046

      Posted

      9 weeks is still early.12weeks sounds more reasonable...it took me 8 months..go figure..but I held on and doing alot better now...everyone's different you might feel good tomorrow..

    • jessica_40046
      jessica_40046 lois95799

      Posted

      Oh well then that’s great! 

      I mean it’s really confusing since sometimes my eyes can’t focus and my brain is just messing with me right now. So I’m just scared that I need to stop, but I guess I’ll keep with it!

    • jessica_40046
      jessica_40046 lois95799

      Posted

      Also last night it was like completely scary because my eyes were playing tricks on me and I couldn’t focus, which caused me to have a panic attack. I’m just so exhausted I need hope that I’ll get my life back. 
    • lois95799
      lois95799 jessica_40046

      Posted

      Yes those are side effects/anxiety symptoms from the celexa..there's alot of strange side effects..not everyone gets them .I was one of the unfortunate ones ...but they pass.

    • lois95799
      lois95799 jessica_40046

      Posted

      If your struggling have your doctor prescribe diazapam or alprozalom..small those will put your mind at ease...
    • jessica_40046
      jessica_40046 lois95799

      Posted

      I tried one of those and was extremely drowsy so I stopped, so I’m not having much luck. I get through every episode it’s just when it happens it’s really hard because my body definitely disconnects it’s terrifying.
    • lois95799
      lois95799 jessica_40046

      Posted

      Take a little tiny chunk of the benzo..you felt drowsy because it was too much of the milligrams for you.same happen to me..every time I felt anxious I nip a little bit of the Xanax ..won't hurt to try...if you have a prescription for it already.

  • pamela51740
    pamela51740 jessica_40046

    Posted

    Hi Jessica did you start getting depersonalization when you started taking the medication? Also with depersonalisation you have to get on with life, staying in bed won't make it get any better, I know it's a scary experience and it's really frightening but don't let depersonalization hold any power over you. The chemicals in your brain are probably just adjusting with the medication and also depersonalisation is a symptom of anxiety resulting from a overly tired mind from anxious thinking. Your emotions and brain are protecting you so it's gone into safe mode this resulting into a sense of unreality. Honestly Jessica you gotta get out there, eat healthy and get some exercise, I know it will be hard at the start, but I promise it will get better x

    • jessica_40046
      jessica_40046 pamela51740

      Posted

      Hi there, no I had it a little before I started but it was more like brain fog? Not sure how to explain it. But it’s very hard when I feel so sick too. But I’m trying my best! Thank you for replying!!
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