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Enough is enough

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shawn23899
shawn23899

Hey everyone!!!

I've been severely depressed for a long time now and recently just started taking celexa for this and it sort of seems to be helping but the depression is still stronger than ever. However the one thing that's driving me over the edge and making me extremely suicidal is its effects on my speech. I'm not even sure if that's what's even causing my speech problems but I find that speaking is extremely difficult for me almost like as if I have no fuel to speak or the act of speaking is almost impossible and it seems like my speech center in my brain is damaged even though I've had an MRI and nothing was found.

The best way to describe this is that I know what I want to say but saying it is almost impossible and when I do get it out it seems like my brain doesn't want to cooperate. Long sentences are almost impossible All I can get out is one one word answers. It's extremely frustrating and causing me to have serious suicidal ideations.

The depression I can maybe tolerate but the speech problems is what's driving me over the edge.

I don't know if this can be caused by depression or anxiety or even lack of dopamine etc but this doesn't seem like a common problem with depression.

Please offer insights!!!! Thanks.

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  • barbara22845
    barbara22845 shawn23899

    Posted

    You need to see your doctor and ask to change the medicine. If he doesn't think it could be the problem ask him to do it because it will let you know if you need other testing for the problem. When you call them ask for an appointment as soon as possible because of your concerns. Sometimes this disease is hard to fit the right med. with the person. You may need to insist he address your concerns. Always consult your doctor when you have concerns. Your concern is causing suicidal thoughts and you should have it treated right away. Sorry to hear you feel this way. I know the type feeling and it is a a terrible thing to feel this way. I hope you get better soon and please let us know hou you do. We care and you may help someone that has the same problem. God bless you, stay positive.

    • shawn23899
      shawn23899 barbara22845

      Posted

      Thank you for your input, I've had this problem for a long time now even before I started meds I was thinking it might be depression that's causing this but I haven't taken the meds long enough to see if it goes away. I've seen a neurologist about this problem and he did and MRI and EEG even a sleep study and nothing was found which leads me to believe this might be psychological but I'm not sure as it doesn't seem to be a common problem with depression unless someone can relate. Thanks again.

  • borderriever
    borderriever shawn23899

    Posted

    I have had problems with strong medications and eventually all seems to sort out well. If you feel the drug is to strong talk to your GP. I do not know your dose rate and how long you have been taking them for, be patient. It sounds like anxiety
    • shawn23899
      shawn23899 borderriever

      Posted

      Thanks for the comment, I've had this problem even before I got on the meds so it's highly unlikely it's coming from the meds I'm only on 10mg now but I also think it could be anxiety as well but I'm not sure if this is a common problem with depression as well.

    • borderriever
      borderriever shawn23899

      Posted

      Depression and anxiety seem very good bedfellows the medication you are taking at 10mg is not a heavy dose. Your GP may increase the dose to 20mg in the future, although that will be His decision
    • shawn23899
      shawn23899 borderriever

      Posted

      Yes indeed you are right depression is often the flip side of anxiety I was actually also prescribed a 20mg to start after 10mg for a week so I'll be starting the 20mg next week. I'm hoping the meds helps me with this condition but it might have to be something I'll have to wait out and see.

    • borderriever
      borderriever shawn23899

      Posted

      Remember your GP has given you the tools to treat your concerns, it is important you give the medications a good chance to help and suppress your Anxiety and Depression

      Good Luck

    • shawn23899
      shawn23899 borderriever

      Posted

      Thanks for the encouragement, I'm also looking into psychotherapy for this issue as well and I'm hoping to overcome it soon. Thanks again.

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