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On Celexa 20 for 5 days. Tired nausea tearful no motivation. Will it get better. This has been long ride. Want to get back to self. Support please

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try it for two weeks at least...see how you feel after two weeks and then consult your psychiatrist. hang in there!

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I had simular start up symptoms, and the weird physical sensations. I talk to my Doc and she adjusted the ramping up schedule; I ended up cutting 7 pills in half and ating ~10mg a day for 2 weeks then taking whole pills after.

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I'm sorry that's happening to you. Maybe you could join a support group? I can probably help with that if you would like. Many people on here know where you're coming from. Have as blessed of a day as possible....

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Thank you. Yes on line support group??

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Can you pm me? I can give you the details there?

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I sent you a pm with some details....

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Can I get info on support group again

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Sure, I'll put it on you pm for you BW...

No it will just get worse if you keep taking that drug bc it is an SSRI which is a downer , you may even be developing mild serotonin syndrome

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Most Drs. say to give new meds a 6 week trial period. I went thru dozens of meds and knew sometimes within 3 days that they weren't for me. Made me sick and upset.

I hear you. The old me had flaws. This new me is some one I don't recognize.

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They told me to wait for 6 weeks before seeing any results, I saw no difference till all of a sudden the 6th week came and like a miracle I was like new, like I never had anxiety. I think Celexa is great takes a bit to get there but I’ve been normal since and been off it for gee lost count, couple years? I weaned myself off 6 months later and nothing changed, I’m cured...

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