Celexa Update

It occurred to me last night why I couldn't find much information on Celexa withdrawal symptoms other than the first week or so.  Maybe it's because they go away and you don't have any reason to think about mentioning it, blogging it, or researching it.  So, for those of you who have visited my site for this reason, I will update.   I have had a lot of international visitors and assume this is why.  Of course, I still have have the regular old snoopers, and that's okay too.  It's public and that's their right.

I believe it was September 16th that I ran out of my prescription Celexa.  It was a Thursday and I first blogged about it on a Monday.  Tomorrow, October 28th, will be six weeks.  I almost view this as I do my quitting smoking; an accomplishment that deserves acknowledgement.  It won't be celebrated each year and I won't be marking it on my calendar but I remember almost daily when I don't have to take anything but a good ol' vitamin!

A few days ago I had a little bit of the "brain/eye lag" but that's about it.  I have had a few down moments when things have overwhelmed me but I bounced back.  Maybe not until I had a small pity party for myself, but I bounced back nevertheless.  I was pleasantly surprised today at one point when I was smiling and seemed like my old self, just without medication.  I was only on 20 mg a day but maybe this will help some understand their withdrawal symptoms.  Do I still suffer from depression?  I would have to say so.  That is something that will never go away.  You can't change your chemical make-up.

Does this mean everyone can stop taking their medication and do just fine?  NO!!!  Luckily, so far, I am able to deal with my depression.  I do think it's minor at the time.  I still can go from being happy as can be to thinking I am the most worthless thing in the world.  Split second.......so weird.  Rusty even asked how I did that [go from fine to hating myself].  I just can.  Doesn't take much to get someone down on themselves when they have such low self esteem to begin with.

So, for those of you that are trying to quit the grips of anti-depressants SAFELY; it does get better.  Everyone is different though.  My case is based on my body and my chemical make-up.  For those of you that are trying.........I wish you luck!