Mental Health Support
Related: About this forumI started taking Citalopram yesterday. Generic Celexa. I had problems with depression
that have usually been considered event based but I was willing to try the meds. We'll see if it helps.
I've been doing pretty well overall as far as my life has been going but hit a rough patch and don't want to derail things. I just had my right shoulder replaced and am getting back to some regular strength training. I walk three miles a day and hope to be looking great by next spring.
I was wondering if anyone would like to tell me how it has worked for them? I feel fine so far. No sign of any side-effects. I was told not to expect to notice much difference in how I fell mentally for a couple weeks.
emulatorloo
(45,568 posts)Fingers crossed for you. Injuries tend to get me down as well, but sounds like you are definitely on the right track w the shoulder rehab and return to strength training!
Chainfire
(17,757 posts)I am quite happy with it, but it doesn't work for everyone.
onecaliberal
(35,835 posts)brewens
(15,359 posts)ever had to stop it once.
samsingh
(17,900 posts)usually takes a few weeks to start getting a lot of benefit, but you should see some improvements in even a day.
it's a very good drug.
Laffy Kat
(16,524 posts)I eventually had to switch to Effexor because my OCD was breaking through. Honestly, I miss the Celexa, but I have to choose my battles. The Effexor does treat the OCD better. IMO, it takes a good six weeks to get the full benefit of SSRIs. Also, I take it on myself to go on a "medication holiday" to get my levels down every once in a while. I simply reduce my dose for a day or two then go back up. Note: This is NOT condoned and I have not told my doctor, but I swear it helps with certain minor side-effects. I've accepted that I will be on some form of anti-depressant for the rest of my life.
Good luck! I hope it helps.
brewens
(15,359 posts)day or so but that is gone, and I feel great. No too much of a concern. My BP was and pulse were about as good as you ever see for a 62 year old recently.
OldBaldy1701E
(6,359 posts)I hope that it helps. Personally, I will never put another SSRI into my body ever again. The side effects are bad. The damned things rewired my head and not in a good way. I am still very pissed off about this, as the offending facilities had no issue tossing them down my throat with little or no oversight or follow up.