Posted by drexxie on July 28, 2001, at 3:45:09
In reply to Re: Celexa rode into my life on a white horse... , posted by Zippy123 on July 27, 2001, at 21:28:01
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> Drexxie,
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> Thank you for replying & sharing your success stroy with me. May I ask a few more questions please? What changes did you notice? Was it anxiety or depression or both? Is your outlook brighter, academic skills sharper, anxiety in check? These are the areas that I need some assistance in - hence the prozac & now Celexa -
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> Thanks again & I look forward to hearing from you - Jenn
Jenn... (smile)I'm happy I've a bit of success in which to share! (grin) Consequently, I'd be happy to answer your additional questions!
The changes I notices were subtle...
Almost as if, I just one day relized that I was no longer dreaming daily of off'n myself (seemed I had been plagued with such thoughts since the beginning to time).
My mood improved drastically, my anxiety decreased tremendously, I began to see beyond the darkness. I seemed to be able to notice for possibly the "first time" in my life,
that everything wasn't a matter of "life, or death" (I was SERIOUSLY stressed on life in general prior to this Celexa 'enlightenment" but actually never realized just how much
so I truly was! - if that makes any sense at all) My attitude became more positive as a result of my perspective changing from "This must be perfect b/c it's a matter of life or death or,
I'm simply too down to even try this b/c I know that I'll only shame myself and all those who love me with how terribly I'll fail were I to even attempt this ______ " (insert just about anything into blank (grin).
The act of 'living' no longer seemed to be one which was 'sucking the life right our of me'. I became more willing to take a risk (even if it was something as mundane as going to the grocery store (and to think I soon was going
w/out makeup, even! [laughing, but this was a biggie for me since forever!])Jeez... Jenn, the more I think about how much this drug has helped me the more I ramble (smile). I can tell you, however, that
there wasn't a part of my life that hasn't improved as a result of my moving to Celexa. My friends and family seemed to notice the changes in me, even
before I was able to notice them myself. That alone speaks volumes to the magnitude these changes were in my life. I could relax more in a group, on an exam, when given a deadline,
when I felt that I wasn't going to perform "perfectly" I was still willing to try, I didn't feel that everything was a matter of win, or "I'm worthless".
I argue less, I don't tear into salespeople who just might get snippy with me sometimes, I am no longer the aggressive sociopathic dangerous driver I was previously (so what if some other car cuts in front of me! Before I was willing to crash my car, risk my life and others, and 'road rage' with the craziest of them!)It's quite possible that some of what I attribute to Celexa, might possibly be more appropriately credited to one or more (or perhaps a combonation) of the plethora of medicines I'm currently taking.
Nevertheless, I am certain of one thing, irregardless of whatever other meds, circumstances, events, holidays, 'perfect'dates, WHATEVER might have been going on previously in my life before my first dose of Celexa...
That one thing is and remains... There wasn't an aspect of my life that didn't improve once my body encountered Celexa.Thus far, it's the only (ONLY) medication my doctor has me one which seems to remain constant in regards to my mental well being. This might just be my skewed imagination wanting something to believe in, I truly don't know.
Nevertheless, there's not another drug I'd even come close to praising as much as I've praised this one. I realize I've blah, blah, blahed all over this screen and scattered words around like they were loose marbles. I just hope that Celexa is able to help you, as much as
I believe it's helped me. In my oft delusional, yet humble opinion, (giggle) there has never been a med. which has made such a difference in my life as Celexa (an umm... no... I'm not any kind of prescription drug representative. I spend money on Celexa, not make it! (lol))Sheesh... I'm soo exhausted that I can't shut-up! (hee hee)
Nevertheless, here's my best attempt at doing so....
I might be wrong, crazy, or both, disclaimers, (laughing)
Drexxie
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