Hey guys I just wanted to see if any one could help me out here? I stopped taking celexa December 30th and to my surprise I had a great week
without the drug. Perhaps I was on an upslope because now my sanity has dwindled away in the last few days. Being in my body makes me want to
peel off my skin, I honestly want to scratch my face off. I hate everything around me as if I have become the character Grendal in Beowulf. Please
tell me this is the effects of the drug wearing off. I really want to fight this "depression" or "anxiety" what ever it is on my own. I feel as though
my insanity might all just be a part of being creative. Perhaps I get depressed because at times I loose hope and that's my main objective in life to
open minds. Why couldn't I be like the other boys and girls? I have been working out and trying to get out doors as much as possible but to tell
you the truth I just want to blow my head off. Has anyone else felt this before?

thanks,
I just want to keep my cool
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<font color="scarlet">Yes, I have felt like that before. Which is why I have to say: start taking your meds again.

I know you say you want to fight your depression on your own. That's your choice. I'm not going to try and change your mind or tell you my way is better than your way.

BUT it's NOT good to just quit psych drugs cold turkey. You need to talk to your doctor about this. Tell him/her that you want to try going without meds. Work out a plan with them. And taper off slowly.

You don't sound well right now; you've got me worried. I don't even know you, but I can tell just from the way you're typing that you're not doing exactly wonderful.

Please, contact your doctor. If nothing else, just tell him/her how you're feeling, and see what they have to say.
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I completely agree. Call your doctor immediately and talk to him/her. It is dangerous to quit taking your meds cold turkey. You need to talk to him to find the dosage you need to take *now* and then discuss a tapering schedule.

I hope you feel better soon.

Ann
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thanks for your replies I am feeling better now. I went on a hike with a friend today and took some photographs. It was nice to lay in the grass and
look up at the sky. It was an opportunity to get out of my head and into my body. I was only on 20 mg of celexa, my Doc who is female : ) told me
20 mg was hardly enough to have much effect. Then on top of that I am surrounded by a bunch people who stand strongly against medications.
All I ever hear is "It's just the placebo effect" or "your not crazy your just looking for an excuse". My mother, and my Grandmother (who by the
way is the definition of loony) are both diagnosed with depression. Though at the same time I think, what if it is just the placebo effect? What if I
am making up excuses? Perhaps it's a bit of both hence, the reason I just want to live on a farm. I don't mind picking up poop it can't be too much
different from dealing with every one else's eh?

thanks guys :]
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I'm on Celexa too, and it has helped so much. I stopped taking it occasionally and at first, I'm fine. But then, i can feel depresion coming on strong again. My compliance has been horrible...mainly because I'd like to take a drink every now and then. I've been on 'Holiday' though so I'm started back on regularly today. I know i should do better and i am going to try. Please don't practice the same shitty rituals...TAKE YOUR MEDS....WHO CARES WHAT OTHERS THINK! YOU are the person that has to deal with your feelings...not them!

Jessica
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Oh and 20 mg may be enough. It's enough for me anyways. It just depends on how much you've been taking!
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When I switched from 20 mg Celexa to Wellbutrin, I had to taper down the Celexa. So 20 mg is definately enough to have an effect if you quit taking it cold turkey.
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I guess I have been a bit of an idiot.

I am in a pretty bad mood today so I am going to make an appointment with my Doc asap.

hey Kai,
I was wondering how wellbutrin compared to celexa. I think celexa has made me a bit too care free and I am always tired. I think a bit of my motivation went out the door with celexa because I realized how great it is to lay in bed. I have been thinking about trying wellbutrin it seems like
the next best thing compared to celexa. How has it been for you?

thanks
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Originally posted by bats&rats
Then on top of that I am surrounded by a bunch people who stand strongly against medications.
That's the least of your concerns. People don't even have to know you take it. It's your business.

Asking others how they did on Wellbutrin (I've taken it, too) isn't necessarily going to help you decide whether or not it's right for you. It should be in consultation with a doctor and preferably NOT just a family practitioner. All medical doctors consider themselves psychiatrists these days, and it's inappropriate.

Medications without some sort of counseling or support group, in my opinion, is hasty and reckless. There are issues in us all which need to be worked out and no pill is going to sort through our stuff for us.

And you should NEVER abruptly stop taking a medication of any kind unless your doctor says it's ok.
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