Took my first SSRI

[Buffycats]

I took my first 10mg of celexa and I know I wouldn’t have side effects yet, it probably hasn’t even digested. I’m just freaking out from my panic disorder already. I just want to lay in bed all day. It might be the only thing I can do.

[Buffycats]

Thanks. My panic came on suddenly a week ago and I can’t even function through out the day. I feel helpless.i know I need this I’m just hoping it helps as soon as possible. I know it’s different for everyone. My body is very sensitive to medications (can’t even take pain meds higher than ibuprofen) so I’m hoping that helps how soon I feel effected but that might worsen side effects

[maggief9812]

“Away with the fairies”! I love it- that’s a great descriptor of how I felt too! It does go away though.

Kirsty- is that your phrase or is that a UK saying? I’ve never heard it in the US.

🧚‍♀️😂💕

[gilded_masquerade]

I also started 10 mg of Celexa a few months ago. I was really nervous that it wouldn't be enough to help with my anxiety (which were happening nearly every minute of everyday) but I was told you could start noticing the difference from 2-4 weeks. I'm actually doing a lot better to the point where I can ignore my incoming attacks/episodes and can live my life again.

I know it's probably nerve-racking right now but it's a start and hopefully will help you the way it's helped me.

I also have taken a pharmacology course so if you have any questions feel free to ask

[Buffycats in reply to gilded_masquerade]

I’m only on 10mg for 3 days then I am to start 20 mg. I had to go to a sort of walk-in psych clinic because I have been nonstop panicking, can’t even lay in bed or watch movies without feeling like crying or I’m in a hole I can’t get out of. Basically had to get help immediately because I can’t even function. I’m hoping it helps quick cause idk what I’ll do the next two weeks

[gilded_masquerade in reply to Buffycats]

Well my doc said 2-4 weeks is when she said the meds should begin to take effect but I've been on 10 mg for 3 1/2-4 months and considering getting off them sometime next year because I see a vast difference.

But it's different for everyone, Maybe the upped dosage will help, don't lose hope!

Everyone's journey is different

[Buffycats in reply to gilded_masquerade]

I took my first 10mg today and a couple hours later I was already different. I looked it up and a study found that SSRIs (it was a study on celexa) actually have affects pretty immediately. I was BAD BAD before though. Like couldn’t stop crying all day, couldn’t even shower.

[gilded_masquerade in reply to Buffycats]

I'm glad to hear that they're helping in some form for the both of you

In case you haven't already try looking up tips or tricks you can do to help you relax, I do self care months every second month and it does a world of good for me, mind you I also journal, take walks, etc.

Just find something s you can fall back on in case the meds aren't enough.

Keep progressing, I know you both can! xx

[Rabbithole720 in reply to Buffycats]

How Are you now??

[maggief9812]

Lol I’ll start a trend! 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️

[Buffycats]

I don’t feel normal yet obviously it’s not that much of a changer in one dose, but it’s hope. I can actually do something besides cry in bed and have panic attacks lol

[gilded_masquerade]

It's a kinda of challenge for yourself. You can go on to Pinterest and find a bunch. Everyday you do at least ONE thing considered as self care/self love, and you switch it up everyday and do irbid for at least a month. Your first day may be a warm bubble bath, next could be meditation, etc. I find they REALLY help to the point where like I said I do it every second month throughout the year

[Goat1967]

Don’t freak out celexa actually has never gave me any bad side effect . I just feel calm and able to handle problem better . Keep me from fallen apart . However , I still stayed in a lots . I leave only if I have to and even than it take me a long time to get out ......🤷🏻‍♀️