Has Celexa worked for you?

[proudmommie23]

Hello and first thank you for taking the time to read my post...I am 23 yrs old a mother of 2..a 5 and 2 year old..And I am also happily married. I suffer from anxiety REALLY bad! It all started when my 2 year old was born he was in NICU for 11 days due to birth complications. It all started then..shortness of breath ALL the time,constantly having bad thougts..always thinking something was wrong with me heart palpitations and other horrible symptioms. I have been to doctors and been told many times Im in good health I just have anxiety which I can strongly agree with! I know I have a problem. Recently my Mother in law passed unexpectdly she lived with my family and I so this was very hard and still is to cope with. I visited my doctor again just to know im ok(part of my anxiety i guess) She prescribed me Celexa 20 mg..Both my mom and brother take this and swear by it! Im scared to take it bc i have heard good and bad things about the medicine.. I really want this to work...I try to handle theanxiety alone but sometimes its overwhelming..Wouldanyone who has been on this please give me your reviews on it..Also what can I dobesides meds to relieve my anxiety?Thank you so much for you input  and advice

[rls27]

From my experience with anxiety meds (Celexa, Effexor), you have to give them a chance to see if they are actually working. For the first couple of weeks you may experience physical side effectst that can be different for everyone. For me, it seemed to mess with my stomach and bowels, caused drowsiness, and an almost heavy feeling in my head for the first two weeks. After two months I just didn't like the physical side effects which seemed to linger, so I was switched to Effexor. Similar side effects and very little improvement for my anxiety. Some but not much. After two months of Effexor I wanted off the ride. For two weeks I had some uncomfortable withdrawal side effects but nothing horrible. I stayed in therapy for a year and it helped. If you can, find a good therapist that specializes in anxiety disorders.

[mammo]

Hi. I think since your anxiety was caused by specific events in your life....therapy would greatly benefit you.  It can teach you how to deal properly with all that has happened, and coping skills for any future events.  As for medication, what works for one...may not another.  The only way for us to know what will work for us is to take what is prescribed and see how we do.  It is often trial and error in finding the right one, but well worth it when we do! Therefore, getting other's opinions is of no use to you.  Celexa is widely used with excellent results, but not everyone will do well on it.  That's just how it is with these types of medications.  This can be frustrating, but again...well worth it!  You have to start some where, so I would take what your doctor has prescribed and go from there. Think about therapy, it can be a big help.  I wish you all the best!