Medicine has been helping.

[Sam001]

So I'm on week 1 of celexa and low dose of Ativan.

I don't plan on taking ativan for a longer period Though.

Only difference I've seen is possibly drowsy and lazy feeling so far but I'm able to go outside without having a panic attack and freaking out.

I was wondering if anyone else has taken these meds and please give positive feedback as well.

PLEASE ONLY POSITIVE REPLYS

[Agora1]

Hi Sam001, I have never been on Celexa but was on Ativan for quite a while and did notice that drowsy/lazy feeling which it was mean to do. Ativan quiets your mind and body. Work with it. I'm glad you are able to go outside w/o freaking out. So it is doing it's job. Continued success on it.

[Sam001 in reply to Agora1]

I'm thinking of not taking it for too long

I hate the tired feeling.ive noticed I'm sleeping 5-6 hours now. Where before I was sleeping 7-8

[Agora1 in reply to Sam001]

Sam, your body needs the rest for a little while. Try to go with it.

[Sam001 in reply to Agora1]

How long do you think is safe to take it?

[Agora1 in reply to Sam001]

Sam, Try not to put your worries into the time you are on it or you won't get the benefits you need. Your doctor/therapist is the best judge of the length of time needed.

I was on it 7 years (way too long) and yet I'm off it over 2 years now. We have to do what we need to break that cycle of fear, once we learn other tools, your doctor will wean you off the med.

[Sam001 in reply to Agora1]

Dang did you take it everyday???

I've noticed that worry feeling has went down lol

Just hate the tired. Exhausted. Waking up at 12 pm feeling

[Agora1 in reply to Sam001]

Everyday Sam. Of course, slept a lot. Took 3 hour naps as well as sleeping through the night. You could say I was sleeping my life away.

[Sam001 in reply to Agora1]

Wow that seems like a while. Are you feeling better now????

I have a doctors appointment next week. I'm going to ask her what's the plan next.

It's crazy just a month ago I was a active guy working 50-60 hours a week. Going out.

And now I'm on meds and basically sleeping. Lol it's so weird

[Agora1 in reply to Sam001]

Sam, I'm basically over my anxiety. Good Luck with your doctor's appointment. Don't hesitate in asking questions.