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Posted by Alara on March 16, 2003, at 5:21:40
Well, we're in the first month of autumn (fall) here in Australia and my mood has plummeted like clockwork. Until two weeks ago I was doing well. I started the new job and the Celexa back in December and, while I was having problems coping with the workplace stress, my mood and confidence were good. As soon as the new season started, the days seemed to get dramatically shorter! It is now dark and cold when the alarm clock goes off and I wake up each day filled with a feeling of dread. I have no confidence in myself at the moment and cried at work on thursday.
I do not know whether the culprit is stress, the change in seasons, or Celexa poop-out. I have only been on the drug for 3 months and would expect it to remain effective for longer than this.
Perhaps I should increase my dose from 20mg to 40mg to cope with winter??
Does this kind of experience sound familiar to anybody? I want to sleep ALL the time and have little appetite or motivation. I see no future for myself, although I know that this is just a passing state of mind.
Did Celexa poop out for anyone here after a short time?
Is it possible to suffer from SAD for over 6 months of the year in a warm country like Australia? (Sydney's climate is very similar to Southern California's.)
Getting a bit worried. Have been depressed for 2 weeks now and don't want to find myself in the midst of another serious depressive episode..
thanks
Alara
Posted by Tabitha on March 16, 2003, at 14:34:14
In reply to Celexa Poop-Out or SAD?, posted by Alara on March 16, 2003, at 5:21:40
I live in sunny So Cal and still get seasonal symptoms. There may be more sun at southern latitudes, but you still have that big change in the length of the days. Increasing dosage is a good idea. Did you also consider trying a light box?
Posted by Krissy P on March 16, 2003, at 20:25:22
In reply to Celexa Poop-Out or SAD?, posted by Alara on March 16, 2003, at 5:21:40
Hi Alara,
Only you can decide whether your feelings are related to stress, the change in seasons, or Celexa "poop-out"-(I still don't know what that means) :-(
I am so very proud of you that you are working.
I wouldn't increase your dose until you talk to your doc. But I am guilty of doing so, I have to say. I took 20mg of Celexa. It worked well for me-don't know why I went off of it. You've been on it 3 months you said(12 weeks) to surely receive a good tell if it is benefiting you or not. It rained here in CA USA a lot on Saturday and I felt like you did, but that was because of the rain most likely. I have also felt like I have no future, but strive hard to think positively about it. It's tough, I understand (easier said than done)Isn't it always that way?? I do hope this is something that will pass for you! I live in Southern California so I hear you about your weather. Never been to Aus but I plan on it someday. hehehehe
IMHO, I would talk to your doc asap.
All the best, Kristen
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Well, we're in the first month of autumn (fall) here in Australia and my mood has plummeted like clockwork. Until two weeks ago I was doing well. I started the new job and the Celexa back in December and, while I was having problems coping with the workplace stress, my mood and confidence were good. As soon as the new season started, the days seemed to get dramatically shorter! It is now dark and cold when the alarm clock goes off and I wake up each day filled with a feeling of dread. I have no confidence in myself at the moment and cried at work on thursday.
I do not know whether the culprit is stress, the change in seasons, or Celexa poop-out. I have only been on the drug for 3 months and would expect it to remain effective for longer than this.
Perhaps I should increase my dose from 20mg to 40mg to cope with winter??
Does this kind of experience sound familiar to anybody? I want to sleep ALL the time and have little appetite or motivation. I see no future for myself, although I know that this is just a passing state of mind.
Did Celexa poop out for anyone here after a short time?
Is it possible to suffer from SAD for over 6 months of the year in a warm country like Australia? (Sydney's climate is very similar to Southern California's.)
Getting a bit worried. Have been depressed for 2 weeks now and don't want to find myself in the midst of another serious depressive episode..
thanks
Alara
Posted by Krissy P on March 16, 2003, at 20:27:03
In reply to Re: Celexa Poop-Out or SAD?, posted by Tabitha on March 16, 2003, at 14:34:14
Tabitha!! Do I know you?? I NEVER do this, but I live in Southern California too. What a small world:-) Also, what is and where can I get a light box?
Take care, Kristen
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I live in sunny So Cal and still get seasonal symptoms. There may be more sun at southern latitudes, but you still have that big change in the length of the days. Increasing dosage is a good idea. Did you also consider trying a light box?
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