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Posted by Dave66 on October 23, 2000, at 19:18:53
In reply to Re: more Celexa sharing ( a thought...), posted by torchgrl on February 9, 2000, at 14:32:17
Hey guys,
I've been taking celexa for one week for anxiety and sleep problems and I have noticed symptoms right away. Symptoms include a swollen throat and difficulty swalling, excessive hand sweating, reduction in sexual function, dizziness and general wierdness. I can't believe it. I'm told these things go away. Anybody have similar experiences? The hand sweating is particularily wierd.
Posted by D on October 24, 2000, at 14:12:42
In reply to Celexa -- Wierd symptoms, posted by Dave66 on October 23, 2000, at 19:18:53
I think many of the symptoms you may be experiencing when you first start taking the AD will go away in a week or so. They did for me on Zoloft. One thing I had was jaw clenching----kind of a weird feeling, but kind of a good feeling too. It wasn't anything bad. If your throat is really swollen or you're having much trouble swallowing, I would talk to a pharmacist or medical professional. Just to be sure you weren't having a bad reaction to the drug. Every side effect I've ever experienced has gone away once I stopped taking the med. I think the sexual disfunction can remain as long as you are taking the med---although lowering your dose could help. of course i wouldn't lower the dose with out talking to your doctor. But I think many of the other side-effects will go away. Best wishes.
Posted by jake on October 27, 2000, at 18:43:59
In reply to Celexa Side Effects, posted by Marie on March 19, 2000, at 18:18:55
Hi there...was wondering if anyone could lend some calming remarks regarding my experience with Celexa thus far. I've just recently ended treatment with Paxil for my OCD and depression, mainly due to ineffectiveness with the OCD thing and sexual "problems". Getting off the Paxil was hell...extreme nausea and dizziness. My doctor suggested Celexa, and I've been on it for a week. So far, I've been feeling very nauseous and have experienced minimal improvement in the "feeling happy" department. Anyone know if the nausea goes away...and when? I have faith though...just wanting to hear some encouragement, I guess.
Posted by GLYN on October 28, 2000, at 18:50:32
In reply to Re: Celexa...oh the nausea!, posted by jake on October 27, 2000, at 18:43:59
Well, I have been on Celexa for 2 months now and I'll explain my experiences.I was put on Celexa for panic and extreme anxiety and agoraphobia which all literally came from nowhere.
Week 1: Nausia, headaches and stiff neck.
Week 2: ABSOLUTE HELL!!! Worst anxiety I had ever experienced and side effects were extreme including all the things you mention. DOc told me to stick it out.
Week 3: Felt calmer but still had a full body tremor and some mild side effects on some days. Best thing was although I still felt anxious all phobia and fear just vanished overnight along with all negative and compulsive thoughts.
Week 4: Headache got worse and so did stiff neck though I felt so much better that I didn't care.
Week 5: Cool as a cucumber. REALLY glad I stuck it out - the first few weeks were hard but it has worked and I'm glad I went through it to reach this. Still some panis but no general anxiety and extreme agoraphobia hs become just mild social anxiety.
Week 6: No side effects, no depression, very confident and cooler though odd panic in some social situations.
Week 7: Feel great and went back to work. Its been a long ride but I do feel happy.ALSO: Watch out for strange mood swings in the first few weeks and dry mouth can also be a nag. You may also feel you are going a little crazy too but this is also common and a good sign that you are in fact sane.
Stick it out, if side effects dont lessen after first few weeks (OR AT LEAST BECOME OTHER ONES WHICH IS ALSO COMMON) then go backto the doc. Celexa takes 4 to 6 weeks to see any major effect and I am now on week 8 and I get better every day - in fact, I have become a little too confident and bold!!!! This can happen so watch out.
Its a roller coaster ride but you do level off eventualy.
Good luck
Glyn
Posted by ksvt on October 29, 2000, at 19:31:29
In reply to Re: Celexa...oh the nausea!, posted by GLYN on October 28, 2000, at 18:50:32
>
Glyn - what dosage were/are you taking. During the period of time you summarized for us, were there any dosage increases? Do you think you could have minimized the initial unpleasant side effects by starting out at a lower dose? Have you experienced any wight gain? I'm giving Celexa some consideration as an augmentation drug to take with wellbutrin. ksvtWell, I have been on Celexa for 2 months now and I'll explain my experiences.I was put on Celexa for panic and extreme anxiety and agoraphobia which all literally came from nowhere.
>
> Week 1: Nausia, headaches and stiff neck.
> Week 2: ABSOLUTE HELL!!! Worst anxiety I had ever experienced and side effects were extreme including all the things you mention. DOc told me to stick it out.
> Week 3: Felt calmer but still had a full body tremor and some mild side effects on some days. Best thing was although I still felt anxious all phobia and fear just vanished overnight along with all negative and compulsive thoughts.
> Week 4: Headache got worse and so did stiff neck though I felt so much better that I didn't care.
> Week 5: Cool as a cucumber. REALLY glad I stuck it out - the first few weeks were hard but it has worked and I'm glad I went through it to reach this. Still some panis but no general anxiety and extreme agoraphobia hs become just mild social anxiety.
> Week 6: No side effects, no depression, very confident and cooler though odd panic in some social situations.
> Week 7: Feel great and went back to work. Its been a long ride but I do feel happy.
>
> ALSO: Watch out for strange mood swings in the first few weeks and dry mouth can also be a nag. You may also feel you are going a little crazy too but this is also common and a good sign that you are in fact sane.
>
> Stick it out, if side effects dont lessen after first few weeks (OR AT LEAST BECOME OTHER ONES WHICH IS ALSO COMMON) then go backto the doc. Celexa takes 4 to 6 weeks to see any major effect and I am now on week 8 and I get better every day - in fact, I have become a little too confident and bold!!!! This can happen so watch out.
>
> Its a roller coaster ride but you do level off eventualy.
>
> Good luck
>
> Glyn
Posted by Melba on March 8, 2001, at 7:12:25
In reply to withdrawal from celexa, posted by sarah on March 20, 2000, at 18:46:57
I switched to Celexa a few months ago after Zoloft was no longer effective (took that for about 5 years). After a couple of weeks on Celexa I noticed I no longer cared about anything...didn't care about going to work, when I did, I didn't even bother to put on makeup, let alone try to dress professionally. I took a "whatever" attitude toward everything and decided it was time to try attacking my depression cold turkey, on my own, without drugs. I figured if the drugs caused weight gain and sexual dysfunction, perhaps that could be a factor for my depression. In any event, I've been off Celexa for about a week now and I feel horrible, physically. I've been nauseous to the point where I can't eat. I have had migraine headaches and still have that spaced out feeling like my eyes aren't attached to my head. I don't know if that makes any sense, but it's the only way I can think of to describe how I feel. Has anyone else had the same feeling as they've withdrawn from Celexa? How long did it last? Thanks for all your help and useful input!
Posted by hollygurl on March 14, 2001, at 16:33:25
In reply to Re:withdrawl from celexa, posted by saint james on March 24, 2000, at 16:17:29
You were suffering from withdrawal. The best way to go off a mediciation is to taper it off over time--not to go cold turkey. Also, consult with your doctor about the best way to do this so you can avoid the extreme symptoms of withdrawal.
Posted by KARAsweet on March 14, 2001, at 17:49:55
In reply to Re: Celexa Side Effects, posted by Linda on March 22, 2000, at 21:41:19
> > > >I've been taking Celexa 20mg. for 2 months now. Initially, I felt really in control. I also had no appetite (which I loved, lost 8 lbs) had diarreha (sp?) and was SO sleepy. The first week I spent 4 days staring and sleeping. Then I felt really in control for the next 2 weeks or so. Now and for the past 5 weeks or so, I feel calmer and not as fretful as I was before. I don't worry now and I was a chronic worrier. I also have OCD and that is the main reason I saught help. It hasn't helped much with that. I do have decreased libido. I handle negative emotions more calmly. I don't know how I feel about the whole thing since it took a lot for me to ask for help and I'm not a drug taker by nature. I am always sleepy. I can sleep any time. I have very vivid dreams. Anyone else experience any of this?
>
> >
> > I haven't noticed anything different in the sex department. I do wake up with a headache and I am sweating alot. Also dry mouth, drinking lots of water. I have been on 20mgs for about 2 weeks, I do not feel any different except the headaches and sweating. I did try Paxil and Zoloft, nothing. I don't think I had any side effects with Paxil, Zoloft made me feel like a zombie!
> > Maybe I am clenching my teeth at night because my ears and neck hurt, like a ringing in my ears. I have no desire to take medication. My therapist issued an ultimatum. Take something or I won't work with you anymore. The insurance also pushed me into it. It doesn't seem to be working. It has been three weeks.
> > I started taking Celexa in December, and almost immediately noticed a drop in libido. It happened suprisingly quickly, and even on a minimal dose (10mg). I must say, though, that I wanted to get away from some side effects of other meds that I tried (namely Serzone, and Wellbutrin) that made me feel like I could not concentrate, or remember anything. That was terribly frustrating, and made matters even worse.
> > > > The decreased libido is a fair exchange - right now - for being able to stay on an even level and to think clearly.
> > > >
> > > > > I've been taking Celexa now for 12 days and find when I wake in the morning I am very anxious. I take the celexa and it does go away after a few hours. I also experience lack of motivation, and sleepiness. I was on Serzone prior to this and found it worked great up to 2 months ago when I had an excess amount of stress and I guess it just stopped working. I probably should have asked my doctor about increasing the dosage of Serzone instead of him changing me to Celexa. Also, is sexual disfunction a common side effect with Celexa. I've read info that it is with men; how about women? Would love to hear your comments. Thanks.
> > >
> > > I have taken Celexa (20mg./day) for almost 6 months and LOVE it. I used to cry at the drop of a hat. (I was one of those that would probably cry at K-Mart openings.) But since being on Celexa, I have not cried at all at two funerals, but still experience sadness. I don't think it appears as apathetic. I was just under control. I was much better able to function than fall apart, which was a tremendous help to others who needed a supportive shoulder. I was helping others instead of them helping me for a change. No one knows I am taking Celexa, but I know they have noticed my emotions are on more of what looks to them, as a more stable and mature level. As far as libido, yes.. a big drop at first. Sexual function: there is little feeling in those IMPORTANT areas. :( A patient and loving partner is a must. It seems as though the nerves have been numbed.... It gets there, but takes longer. (oh.. I am a WOMAN) Nausea: eat something with it. It goes away.. You should be exercising anyway, in case you're wondering about the food thing. And it doesn't take that much food. In fact, I feel more like exercising now, and have lost 20 pounds. Before, I couldn't even make myself get out and exercise. Hang in there. The side affects DO decrease. I DO believe it helps with social phobia, also. In fact, I've begun liking people I thought impossible to get along with. In case you're wondering... NO. I do not work for the company who makes Celexa! :)wow, you had some good reviews about Celexa.. I had the same thing when it came to socializing. I was very patient and a good listener, and happy to see people. Before I could barely even stand being in public without wanting to cry - over nothing and everything! I'm glad it has worked so well for u :) I'm going back on it after trying Zoloft (since celexa made me a little sleepy). Hope all goes well with u
Posted by KB on August 4, 2001, at 9:11:32
In reply to Re: Celexa Side Effects, posted by KARAsweet on March 14, 2001, at 17:49:55
This is a weird question, but I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced attacks of uncontrollable laughing
and silliness while on SSRIs . . . for example, yesterday I was on the subway with a friend and we were discussing the aggressive behavior of my new cat, and I suddenly started laughing and couldn't stop, even once he got off the train, I had to hold a book in front of my face . . . it seemed kind of weird and other people on the train looked worried. I was sad for so long before taking Celexa that I keep wondering if this is just what it's like to be happy or if I'm bugging out.
Posted by Else on August 4, 2001, at 9:25:10
In reply to Laughing Attacks - help!, posted by KB on August 4, 2001, at 9:11:32
I read about that. Doctors have successfully used Depakote to treat this problem . You're probably having an atypical reaction to the drug. Tell your doctor.
http://biopsychiatry.com/vallaugh.htm
> This is a weird question, but I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced attacks of uncontrollable laughing
> and silliness while on SSRIs . . . for example, yesterday I was on the subway with a friend and we were discussing the aggressive behavior of my new cat, and I suddenly started laughing and couldn't stop, even once he got off the train, I had to hold a book in front of my face . . . it seemed kind of weird and other people on the train looked worried. I was sad for so long before taking Celexa that I keep wondering if this is just what it's like to be happy or if I'm bugging out.
Posted by Else on August 4, 2001, at 9:28:44
In reply to Re: Laughing Attacks - help! » KB, posted by Else on August 4, 2001, at 9:25:10
If you did check out that link, you may have noticed that Depakote *caused* the problem but did not solve it. I am sorry for the mix up. I haven't had my morning coffee yet.
> I read about that. Doctors have successfully used Depakote to treat this problem . You're probably having an atypical reaction to the drug. Tell your doctor.
>
>
> http://biopsychiatry.com/vallaugh.htm
>
>
> > This is a weird question, but I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced attacks of uncontrollable laughing
> > and silliness while on SSRIs . . . for example, yesterday I was on the subway with a friend and we were discussing the aggressive behavior of my new cat, and I suddenly started laughing and couldn't stop, even once he got off the train, I had to hold a book in front of my face . . . it seemed kind of weird and other people on the train looked worried. I was sad for so long before taking Celexa that I keep wondering if this is just what it's like to be happy or if I'm bugging out.
Posted by dreamer on August 4, 2001, at 10:41:02
In reply to Laughing Attacks - help!, posted by KB on August 4, 2001, at 9:11:32
> This is a weird question, but I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced attacks of uncontrollable laughing
> and silliness while on SSRIs . . . for example, yesterday I was on the subway with a friend and we were discussing the aggressive behavior of my new cat, and I suddenly started laughing and couldn't stop, even once he got off the train, I had to hold a book in front of my face . . . it seemed kind of weird and other people on the train looked worried. I was sad for so long before taking Celexa that I keep wondering if this is just what it's like to be happy or if I'm bugging out.
Posted by Mitch on August 4, 2001, at 10:53:49
In reply to Laughing Attacks - help!, posted by KB on August 4, 2001, at 9:11:32
> This is a weird question, but I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced attacks of uncontrollable laughing
> and silliness while on SSRIs . . . for example, yesterday I was on the subway with a friend and we were discussing the aggressive behavior of my new cat, and I suddenly started laughing and couldn't stop, even once he got off the train, I had to hold a book in front of my face . . . it seemed kind of weird and other people on the train looked worried. I was sad for so long before taking Celexa that I keep wondering if this is just what it's like to be happy or if I'm bugging out.Oh yes- one hundred percent absolutely! That is the exact reaction I get from taking them at times. I think Elizabeth told me that it sounded like I was stoned on pot! IT IS. I am off SSri now and I am not experiencing that. I read somewhere that the extra serotonin activates some part of the brain that has to do with your sense of humour. There is a rare seizure disorder called gelastic epilepsy that has symptoms of uncontrolled sometimes unconscious laughing, but that is unlikely. I have bipolar, so my theory it is just triggering hypomania in my case.
Mitch
Posted by KB on August 4, 2001, at 17:30:11
In reply to Re: Laughing Attacks - enjoy ! [np], posted by dreamer on August 4, 2001, at 10:41:02
I would just enjoy them - I have been, in fact, but I am a professional counselor. I've been at home since the end of June trying to get un-crazy, but I'm returning to work next week and am a little worried about laughing uncontrollably in the middle of a homeless kid's life story (also a little worried about yawning, which Celexa also does to me) - the sweating I think I can get away with - it IS August!!!
Posted by Else on August 4, 2001, at 17:34:19
In reply to Re: Laughing Attacks - enjoy ! [np], posted by KB on August 4, 2001, at 17:30:11
I know pathological laughter can be a symptom of MS. I don't mean to suggest that you have it, just that perhaps a neurologist would know how to treat this. Maybe switching to a non-serotonergic AD would work. This does remind me of the effect of pot and pot does act on serotonin if I recall correctly.
Best wishes
> I would just enjoy them - I have been, in fact, but I am a professional counselor. I've been at home since the end of June trying to get un-crazy, but I'm returning to work next week and am a little worried about laughing uncontrollably in the middle of a homeless kid's life story (also a little worried about yawning, which Celexa also does to me) - the sweating I think I can get away with - it IS August!!!
Posted by Drexxie on August 4, 2001, at 19:28:04
In reply to Re: Laughing Attacks - enjoy ! [np], posted by dreamer on August 4, 2001, at 10:41:02
Wow! It's so odd actually reading about others going
through something I have endured for as long as I can remember!When I was a teen, my parents, teachers, eders, whomever, just thought it was
some sort of "phase" of which I'd grow out when older. Nahh... never did.I will laugh at the most ordinary things for who knows how long (other than the fact that it's "too long")
I've a second cousin who is exactly the same way. To this day, if something/anything/whatever gets one of us going...
well, I'm certain you can imagine.This type of thing has been going on, as metioned earler, for just as long as I can remember. At one time a pdoc told me
that he thought it was something of the sort like, inappropriate reaction to stress (even though I obviously didn't know when laughng that
it was in regards to anything of the sort.)When younger I could be in some sort of "trouble" and my father, mother or the principal of the school of which I attended would, when discussing
whatever if was I "SUPPOSEDLY" (giggle) had done, would set me into a fit of laughter! And this would go on and on and on... the more serious it got, the more I would laugh!
All the while I'm trying to stop, but simply, the more I tried the more I laughed.
At times, the muscles on my sides would knot in laughter... The more they hurt, the more I laughed!
The "problem" seemed to be worse when in situations, such a church (I'd be a lector waiting to read, sitting at the alter) when my bursting out laughing was really something which
shouldn't be happening!Okay... yeah... I'm telling too much on myself. But, why I do this has always been an issue with me and now that I'm older and still behaving this way, on ocassion (I too try to hide the fact that I'm laughing... Once I even told a man that I was crying just so I'd appear what I
considered to be, "less strange".Honestly, it's definitely a problem that I've, at times, found truly embarrassing and well, excuse the pun, but definitey not a laughing matter!
Knowing I'll laugh like I'm insane about this entire topic later...
-DrexxieAddendum: At the times metioned above, I wasn't on any meds.
And with me now taking a plethora of them...
it tdoesn't seems any different in regards to
my often very rude and inappropriate fits of laughter.
If anyone knows more on this topic... I, for one, would love to know what is said!
I'd happily take a med for this if only it wouldn't result in my getting more "goofy"
in other areas....
Posted by Mitch on August 4, 2001, at 23:29:12
In reply to If only it were always a laughing matter (sigh)., posted by Drexxie on August 4, 2001, at 19:28:04
> Wow! It's so odd actually reading about others going
> through something I have endured for as long as I can remember!
>
This may be a little dated, but there was a classic episode on the Mary Tyler Moore show back in the late 70's where "Chuckles the Clown" died and there was this inappropriate laughter skit that ensues at the funeral parlor for the viewing. It is fantastic!If you can check it out-see it if possible-highly therapeutic!
Ok, it is something like a full moon.
Mitch
Posted by Drexxie on August 5, 2001, at 2:12:24
In reply to Re: If only it were always a laughing matter (sigh). » Drexxie, posted by Mitch on August 4, 2001, at 23:29:12
Really?! I have got to find that episode!
Seriously, I know that it'd a minimum leave me
feeling less sickly, freakish- I've often
scared myself at some of the things at which
I've laughed to the point of bending over at the
waist, as tears streamed down my convulsing face!Mitch, it's so bad that when I read your message
and thought of Mary and the gang dealing with the
clowns death, I started laughing hysterically at
just the thought of such a thing (still laughing,
but tying to type all the while!)Sheesh! I've always felt like such a demented
misfit (remember Rudolf and the land of Misfit toys?
Yeh... talk about dated? [ha ha} Anyhow, that's always
where I felt that I belonged as a result of this
inappropriate laughter.I've laughed at things that weren't funny (still do)
and couldn't stop (still can't). It truly is a reaction
that doesn't always fit in, yah know? I laugh more at
that which is DEFINITELy NOT FUNNY than I do at that
which is socially considered to be so.If they have a drug for this type of behavior, I'd
without a doubt, want to take it (only under the conditional,
"it won't screw me up even more," clause, of course!)Jeez.. just thinking about how pathetic often appears to me and
all the psych problems I have will put me in hysterics...
Speaking of which... I'd better stop! (hee hee)Thanks so much for the message, Mitch! (big smle)
-DrexxieAddendum: If anyone out there in cyber land has heard of some helpful
med., please, let me know. Were there such a pill, I'd no doubt lose
the tight ab muscles (credited to fits of laughter), but in trade, I'd
possibly gain back a few friends.... (already trying not to laugh at these things which aren't funny!)Does anyone out there have any better an idea what all this Laughing is about and
if medical treatment options are currently available?
> > Wow! It's so odd actually reading about others going
> > through something I have endured for as long as I can remember!
> >
>
>
> This may be a little dated, but there was a classic episode on the Mary Tyler Moore show back in the late 70's where "Chuckles the Clown" died and there was this inappropriate laughter skit that ensues at the funeral parlor for the viewing. It is fantastic!
>
> If you can check it out-see it if possible-highly therapeutic!
>
> Ok, it is something like a full moon.
>
> Mitch
Posted by Mitch on August 5, 2001, at 9:43:43
In reply to I wonder if that's why it's called the Funny Farm? » Mitch, posted by Drexxie on August 5, 2001, at 2:12:24
> Addendum: If anyone out there in cyber land has heard of some helpful
> med., please, let me know. Were there such a pill, I'd no doubt lose
> the tight ab muscles (credited to fits of laughter), but in trade, I'd
> possibly gain back a few friends.... (already trying not to laugh at these things which aren't funny!)
>
> Does anyone out there have any better an idea what all this Laughing is about and
> if medical treatment options are currently available?Drex, There IS something that can stop that. You said that you took Celexa right and it caused it (I think you are the are the one on C). You might reduce the dose or try something different. You know this is weird, but when I tried Luvox it did the same thing to me. I would start to laugh real hard, but it was so intense no sound would come out and my face would just get real red, and then I felt like I was going to have a panic attack! very weird. Can't take SSri's.
Oh, there IS a med that might stop it. When I was taking Adderall for my ADHD, I got VERY quiet and the inappropriate laughing stopped. I think some of that relates to the ADHD symptom of interrupting others, changing the subject, not listening, etc. It also is used to treat gelastic epilepsy (the uncontrolled/unconcscious laughing) which is a form of a complex partial seizure. Serotonin meds make it worse for sure, though.
Mitch
Posted by Drexxie on August 6, 2001, at 11:22:54
In reply to Re: I wonder if that's why it's called the Funny Farm? » Drexxie, posted by Mitch on August 5, 2001, at 9:43:43
Mitch,
Great information you gave me! Thanks! You're right re the Celexa; I'm taking mgs day, actually (plus numerous other drugs).
What's most interesting to me, is that since I have been taking Adderall 60mgs day, my out-of-control laughing has lessened, much as did yours!
I'm soon to be tapering off of my ADs, both Celexa and Wellbutrin. Perhaps, the Luvox is something I should ask my doctor to consider when writing me new ADs (Another one that has been recommended is Provigil.).
As I'm currently tapering switching my nightyly dose of Dexedrine to Desoxyn, it'll probably take a while before I get all the changes in play. Nevertheless, it sounds as though I might be having less problem with the "laughing attacks."
I'm never to certain, however, as these "attacks" have been a concern of mine, even before beginning any type of medication. Consequently, it very well may be that I've just some out-of-control, goofy sense of humor. Even if so, it's a good thing there are meds which can help keep things a little less embarrassing when some odd thing does strike me as "funny" (grin).
Best Wishes! (big smile)
-Drexxie
Posted by Mitch on August 6, 2001, at 11:29:31
In reply to Re: I wonder if that's why it's called the Funny Farm? » Mitch, posted by Drexxie on August 6, 2001, at 11:22:54
Drex,
Just a couple of things: 1) The Luvox *caused* laughing attacks as well as did all the SSRi's. The less selective ones for serotonin such as Zoloft just made me grin a lot not laugh! 2) The Desoxyn *might* not work as well for them as Dexedrine.
Just an FYI,
Mitch
Posted by Drexxie on August 6, 2001, at 14:18:40
In reply to Re: I wonder if that's why it's called the Funny Farm? » Drexxie, posted by Mitch on August 6, 2001, at 11:29:31
Ahh... I see (smile)
Thank you, Mitch, for reiterating that for me.
That'd be typical Drex to confuse things and end up making things worse... (giggle) One nice thing about all of this... I can always laugh at myself! (ha ha)Regarding the Desoxyn, I'm curious as to why it might not help with the "laughing attacks" as well as the Dexedrine. Is it a lack of specific chemicals, or ... ? Do you know? If so, I'd find it interesting to know (never know when such info might benefit me in the future)
Many thanks! (big smile)
-Drex
Posted by Mitch on August 7, 2001, at 0:16:01
In reply to Re: I wonder if that's why it's called the Funny Farm? » Mitch, posted by Drexxie on August 6, 2001, at 14:18:40
> Regarding the Desoxyn, I'm curious as to why it might not help with the "laughing attacks" as well as the Dexedrine. Is it a lack of specific chemicals, or ... ? Do you know? If so, I'd find it interesting to know (never know when such info might benefit me in the future)
>
> Many thanks! (big smile)
> -DrexIt is just that Dexedrine is used specifically for gelastic epilepsy (the uncontrolled unconscious laughing spells). The Desoxyn might work just as well though. I am thinking this is an ADHD phenomenon more than an epilepsy-thing.
Mitch
Posted by Drexxie on August 7, 2001, at 0:59:18
In reply to Re: I wonder if that's why it's called the Funny Farm? » Drexxie, posted by Mitch on August 7, 2001, at 0:16:01
This is truly interesting, Mitch!
I'd no idea that these laughing spells of mine were anything other than my general lack of control (that's one of the few constant threads I've found running throughout my life [grin]).
Nevertheless, when given a bit more thought, I can plainly see that these 'fits,' 'spells,' 'attacks,' (whatever the best term for them may be) were truly beyond my control.... As, there were myriad times when I would have done anything within my power to stop laughing. yet couldn't. All I sucessfully was able to do, it seems, was to get into even more trouble!
I've not given much thought to my behavior in such regard, in quite a while. Perhaps, the reason, my being so long on the Dexedrine. I had forgotten just how much I worried about these laughing spells. I remember now, that I'd not go to certain places for fear that I'd start laughing and get into trouble with my parents. Strange, that the more serious the situation I found myself in, the more likely I'd fall into fits of laughter... Must be somehow stress related, eh?
Jeez... Perhaps, I wasn't quite as horrible a kiddo as I once thought myself. I do recall thinking that I must be a very cruel person for laughing at some of the things which I did. Hmm...
If the Desoxyn leaves me prone to spells of outlandish laughter, I won't be off Dexedrine for long, that's for certain! Oh no... I dread the thought of how bad it'd be if I laughed even more than I do now! Now there's something I'd definitely say would not be funny!
-Drex
> It is just that Dexedrine is used specifically for gelastic epilepsy (the uncontrolled unconscious laughing spells). The Desoxyn might work just as well though. I am thinking this is an ADHD phenomenon more than an epilepsy-thing.
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> Mitch
Posted by tweetybird on February 9, 2002, at 11:38:36
In reply to Re: celexa, posted by TOM on March 17, 2000, at 9:47:39
>Hi just to say on a positive note about Celexa.
I was on it for about 2 years when it fizzled out on me during a time of extreme stress or so we all thought, anyway I had no side effects whatsoever nothing nada, I kept weight off until I had to go on Risperdal and then the weight came on, I had no sexual side effects at all and lots of energy and motivation, could sleep great and no social phobias at all,
I had to go off of it because of the fizzled out probem and go on remeron which didnt work for me, after trying it for 5 weeks the pdoc changed me and put me on effexor xr and that didn't work after being on it for 6 weeks, now I am back on Celexa with the thinking that the extra stress I had caused the pill not to work so I should have had an add on instead of going off of it completely,
I am so happy now that I am back on it and still no side effects, I feel great after a long haul of being so very depressed and stressed, I have a problem with dealing with stress, and after trying different drugs which didn't work,
I have only been on it now for about a week and already notice a difference on only 20 mgs which after seeing the pdoc on tuesday will go up to 40mgs,
Just to say that effexor is a terrible drug and very scary drug to be on and withdraw from, had avery hard time on it and coming off of it and am very glad to be off of it let me tell you.!!!
Is there anyone else who experienced the same wonderful feelings I had and have on Celexa?
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