i recently got put on Celexa to treat my anxiety, and today i went looking on the web for more information about it, but from what i see, celexa is used to treat depression. So my question is, is celexa a normal medication to be put on for anxiety?
2007-05-30 15:39:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes. Antidepressants are used to treat depression and anxiety, since the two can't really be separated. Keep researching until you find more information. It's my understanding it should be taken with food, usually in the morning, and takes two-four weeks to begin showing improvement. Try not to skip doses and don't stop taking it without talking to the doc. The first couple of weeks, you will be very drowsy and unmotivated, but then it gets better. Pretty soon, you'll be swearing it's the best thing that ever happened to you.
2007-05-30 15:50:30 · answer #1 · answered by Jess 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there's only one hope for depression. That is an effective anti depressant medication. Depression comes from a checmical imbalance in the neurotransmitters and the brain and nothing in the world will alleviate unless you compensate for it. The right medication will do it. When you're depressed, you're unable to interact with a therapist by talking or be with or around anyone so talk therapy won't work. Being around people is a waste because the loss of interest makes it difficult to tolerate company and again, verbal interaction. You will have no desire for pets or taking care of animals as it's too labor intensive, too complex and your mind can't handle it. Excercise requires motivation which you have none. Until you can compensate for the chemical imbalance that's causing the depression and anxiety, none of these suggestions are useful.. Once you regain your sense of motivation and desire to do things, only then can any interaction or activity possibly help feel good.. There are ssri's, snri's mao inhibitors and trycyclic anti depressants. Some work better than others depending on the individdual. It is frustrating until you find one that works well with tolerable side effects. If none of these are ever an option, try ect (shock therapy)l
2016-04-01 06:06:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most anti depressants will also ease anxiety. Personally I found Prozac far better for this than Celexa.
If the Celexa doesn't reduce your anxiety, after you've been on it for a month or more, and after your doctor has adjusted your dose to see if that helps, then at that point you need to ask for a better medication.
Your best bet is to see a psychiatrist, if you haven't already. Then you will get a proper diagnosis and the right medication.
2007-05-30 22:31:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so happy, it was only a 35 minute drive ( 70 minutes total) but absolutely no sign of anxiety or panic i shopped till I dropped - brilliant! I will now go for the next stage DUAL CARRIAGE way, probably at the weekend, with my husband accompanying me first then the solo drive, if successful the final stage of driving on motorway
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2016-05-17 05:40:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-02-11 14:08:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...actually im on lexapro wich is the pure virsion of celexa...it should help..if it doesnt ask for lexapro..it works great for me (with some slight sexual side effects) but i didnt like celexa
2007-05-30 15:48:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i take Lyrica 50mgs 4x daily,its for aniexty,i also take valium 10 mgs 4x daily.the Lyrica is used for aniexty attacks and to help keep me calm because of me being so add and hypertensive.you can also try this website too here it is
www.webmd.com
2007-05-30 16:00:47 · answer #7 · answered by rebelady28379 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any sort of depression can be tide over by faith in GOD and sincere prayer.
Your prayer is from your heart. Further You must have to understood the fact that God is present in our heart. This can be realised in meditation. Further we are the creation of our own destiny. As per Hindu sacred religion, we carry all good and bad deeds life after life. There is no end unless we pray for unification of self with the divineliness.
Hence there is always a possible way to complete mergence with God in this life by a simple and wonderful meditation
2007-05-31 00:56:14 · answer #8 · answered by Master 4 · 1⤊ 6⤋
go to www.antidepressantsfacts.com
2007-05-31 07:47:03 · answer #9 · answered by beachy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋