Good days and bad days starting Celexa -need advice

[Jules1979]

I was on Paxil for almost a year when I got pregnant. It was a life saver, seriously. But they had me on the highest dose & I cared about nothing. So I'm gonna try something a little more mild this time around since my agoraphobia hasn't been bad for the last 2 months.

Thank you both for responding! That gives me a glimmer of hope! These last three weeks have been hell! I was on Prozac 3 weeks, taken off and put on Zoloft 50 mill for over a month( got worse) put on a higher dose to 100 for 3 days, horrible side effects... Weaning off for 6 days and put on Paxil 10 mill... Head is killing me and I just feel awful! Was taken off work for a couple of weeks. I pray the Paxil can help my anxiety

[BrookeLynnnn]

Thank you both for responding! That gives me a glimmer of hope! These last three weeks have been hell! I was on Prozac 3 weeks, taken off and put on Zoloft 50 mill for over a month( got worse) put on a higher dose to 100 for 3 days, horrible side effects... Weaning off for 6 days and put on Paxil 10 mill... Head is killing me and I just feel awful! Was taken off work for a couple of weeks. I pray the Paxil can help my anxiety

Ugh that sounds horrible! I'm confident you'll get relief from the Paxil! It takes about 3-4 weeks to notice a difference. Do you have something to help with side effects? I was taking Xanax.

[Jules1979]

Ugh that sounds horrible! I'm confident you'll get relief from the Paxil! It takes about 3-4 weeks to notice a difference. Do you have something to help with side effects? I was taking Xanax.

Yea the dr has upped my Xanax and i hate taking them daily but it's been the only thing that makes me feel half way Normal. Hopefully if the Paxil starts working I can start weaning off the Paxil .. Been taking 2 mill a day for a few months

[Jules1979]

I mean weaning off the Xanax

[BrookeLynnnn]

Yea the dr has upped my Xanax and i hate taking them daily but it's been the only thing that makes me feel half way Normal. Hopefully if the Paxil starts working I can start weaning off the Paxil .. Been taking 2 mill a day for a few months

I felt the same! I'm pretty sure I was able to stop the daily Xanax around 2 weeks.

[BrookeLynnnn]

I was taking .25 mg every time I left the house. At least once a day.

[Jules1979]

I was taking .25 mg every time I left the house. At least once a day.

Today is day 2 of no Zoloft and day nine I believe on Paxil 10 mill. I don't feel like myself, so loopy and dizzy!!!!!!! I just pray the Paxil kicks in sooner then later and will help with any Zoloft withdrawals I have. These antidepressants are no joke:/ I felt better before I even started them all ugh.. Frustrating!!!! I have a drs apt on wed so I'm wondering if he will up my dose of Paxil to 20... Is 10 mill even therapeutic or just a starting dose so my body can adjust? Brooke did you gain a lot of weight with the Paxil? I could use an extra 10 pounds from all the weight I lost from all these diff mess and the anxiety from not being able to eat. However I don't want to gain a lot lol

[BrookeLynnnn]

Today is day 2 of no Zoloft and day nine I believe on Paxil 10 mill. I don't feel like myself, so loopy and dizzy!!!!!!! I just pray the Paxil kicks in sooner then later and will help with any Zoloft withdrawals I have. These antidepressants are no joke:/ I felt better before I even started them all ugh.. Frustrating!!!! I have a drs apt on wed so I'm wondering if he will up my dose of Paxil to 20... Is 10 mill even therapeutic or just a starting dose so my body can adjust? Brooke did you gain a lot of weight with the Paxil? I could use an extra 10 pounds from all the weight I lost from all these diff mess and the anxiety from not being able to eat. However I don't want to gain a lot lol

I know it sucks but it'll all be worth it!! 10 i believe is just starting. I got up to 40 which is pretty high for Paxil. I think 40 or 60 is the highest. Anyways.. I gained 20lbs being on it for 1 year. I ate so bad though. I didn't care lol & I was drinking a lot of alcohol on top of that. Just watch yourself & you should be fine you're thin anyways!!

[Jules1979]

I know it sucks but it'll all be worth it!! 10 i believe is just starting. I got up to 40 which is pretty high for Paxil. I think 40 or 60 is the highest. Anyways.. I gained 20lbs being on it for 1 year. I ate so bad though. I didn't care lol & I was drinking a lot of alcohol on top of that. Just watch yourself & you should be fine you're thin anyways!!

Lol well I get how you could gain 20 pounds because the cravings can be no joke on Paxil, work up at 5 am and had this sudden urge to eat icecream LOL, oh and congratulations on motherhood! Your baby boy is so adorable and you seem to be adjusting to everything so well!( specially since your actually able to respond to these threads) hahah your already a pro!When you are more settled in maybe we can grab a coffee or something since we live in the same town. I know for me it would really help talking to someone who really knows the feelings I'm dealing with

[BrookeLynnnn]

Lol well I get how you could gain 20 pounds because the cravings can be no joke on Paxil, work up at 5 am and had this sudden urge to eat icecream LOL, oh and congratulations on motherhood! Your baby boy is so adorable and you seem to be adjusting to everything so well!( specially since your actually able to respond to these threads) hahah your already a pro!When you are more settled in maybe we can grab a coffee or something since we live in the same town. I know for me it would really help talking to someone who really knows the feelings I'm dealing with

Mmmmm ice cream! Haha awe thank you! He sleeps all day so I get some free time! & that's funny you mention that, I was gonna say we should meet up! It would be really great! I don't have any friends who understand. Where by do you live? I'm right by memorial.