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Flu and SSRI's

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robert80755
robert80755

Hello everyone,

I've been on Celexa for 5 month and up to 40mg for the past few weeks. I felt like everything was starting to come back to normal and then I got the flu. I feel like day one with depression and anxiety. It's coming up on 7 days Saturday that I've had the flu but I feel better now flu wise just tired.

My depression and anxiety are still here and they were gone before the flu. Has anyone experienced this and how long did it take to get better?

Just hobestly scared that I won't get better!!!

Thank you!!!!

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  • don45258
    don45258 robert80755

    Posted

    Sorry I can't answer your question but just wondering if you could help me out I've been on 20mg for 14 weeks now had a few good days but most bad my main problem is intrusive/negative thoughts did you have this problem ? If so when you upped dose did things get better?

    Cheers

    • robert80755
      robert80755 don45258

      Posted

      Hello Don, in the beginning I did have intrusive thoughts and have heard many people say the same thing. They have since gone. It's all part of this crazy ride.

      A lot of people's magic number is 40mg. Or could be 30mg. I would talk with your doctor.

      They will go away on the right dose.

      Also ask him about the new swab test that is out to see what SSRI will work best for you.

      God Bless!!!

    • don45258
      don45258 robert80755

      Posted

      Cheers Robert

      I'm going to ask about that thanks r u in the uk? Because I herd someone talking and that but they liked in the USA don't know if they have that in the uk

  • robert80755
    robert80755

    Posted

    If anyone could please let me know something I would really appreciate it!!!! I'm in really bad shape depression wise.

    Thank you!!!!

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