wanttito

I have been on Celexa 10/20/10 mg for the last 9 months. It has been the
1st SSRI drug I have ever taken. Although my family sees and likes the
"new" me I have really not enjoyed feeling like a zombie. The main reason I
want to get off Celexa is because is makes me so absent minded, forgetful
(short term mostly), and I fear I look geniunly stupid to my coworkers. It
is also hard to focus to get things/projects done at work. I also find
myself using incorrect words/stumbling with words and speech. There has
been some good but I am concerned about the feeling of being lobotomized
(harsh I know).

So Tues. I go to my PDoc and see what he suggests next. Anyone have any
ideas on what I could try next? I'm looking for something that sharpens my
thinking not dulls it.

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jackie

:I have been on Celexa 10/20/10 mg for the last 9 months. It has been the
:1st SSRI drug I have ever taken. Although my family sees and likes the
:"new" me I have really not enjoyed feeling like a zombie. The main reason I
:want to get off Celexa is because is makes me so absent minded, forgetful
short term mostly), and I fear I look geniunly stupid to my coworkers. It
:is also hard to focus to get things/projects done at work. I also find
:myself using incorrect words/stumbling with words and speech. There has
:been some good but I am concerned about the feeling of being lobotomized
harsh I know).
:
:So Tues. I go to my PDoc and see what he suggests next. Anyone have any
:ideas on what I could try next? I'm looking for something that sharpens my
:thinking not dulls it.


Hi

Welcome to ASAPM!
What`s your diagnosis? If you don`t have depression, just anxiety and/or
panic, you could try a benzo such as xanax, klonopin, etc. This class of
meds can be used on a "as needed" basis, or taken regularly. Benzos are very
effective meds for anxiety disorders. They can also be used in conjunction
with antidepressants.
If you do have depression mingled in with the anxiety, then a antidepressant
is your best bet. Just because celexa made you feel like a zombie, doesn`t
mean all antidepressants will do that. Often times it takes trying a few
meds to find the right one. You could also talk to your doctor about the
tricyclic class of antidepressants. They are as effective as the SSRI`s but
are often times overlooked. Of course there is also cognitive behavioral
therapy, the most effective therapy for anxiety disorders and what`s great
about it, is it doesn`t cause any side-effects

Take care!
Jackie
~*~I have seen the sea when it is stormy and wild;
when it is quiet and serene; when it is dark and
moody. And in all its moods, I see myself~*~

~ Martin Buxbaum ~

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tony banana

I did well on Zoloft for about 6 years.

I did feel medicated at higher doses but
that was necessary in the beginning because
Panic Disorder was out of control and I needed
my emotions muted to get out of the house.

Are you taking any other meds like benzos that could
affect your short term memory ?

Keep us posted. I'm sure you'll get some great
advice here.

Tony
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"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans"
~ John Lennon

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