Posted by chloe on May 10, 2001, at 20:08:17
I stopped my AD for two months after I had been on and ssri of some kind for at least a decade. I really tried to just get by on a mood stabilizer, but my thoughts just kept getting more negative, and my energy level was nil. My outlook and ability to cope was poor.
So, being very sensitive to ssri's (I only need 50mgs of Zoloft to feel ok.), my doc started me out on 5 mgs of Celexa. I almost had an immediate reaction. I am jittery, I can't sleep much at night, and I feel like I am racing. But my mood has been so positive and happy. I am very talkative and interactive, when I used to very quiet. But I feel so tense, I am clenching my teeth and I have no appetite. I feel like I am on speed. I was totally unproductive and lethargic, and now I can't stay still have to "do" something. Can't rest.
I have called my pdoc, 3 times and she has not gotten back to me. I have only been on it for 5 days, and I want to give this a fair shot. I also love feeling so upbeat and energetic! But at what price? I feel like a drank a pot of coffee, I just am tense and jittery and now I think feeling a bit aggitated.
Has anyone else had this reaction? I thought I was going to be sleepy. Is there any chance this "energized" feeling will pass?
Any thoughts, anyone?
TIA Chloe
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