SufferingCelexa Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 I was on Celexa for 3 years. I started it in high school. Now I am 20 years old. It wasn't helping me anymore. I gave up on life. Quit my job and dropped out of college. I isolated myself and smoked marijuana. Didn't want to socialize with my roommates. I didn't want to go out in public because I felt mentally unstable and embarrass myself. My mood is so unpredictable that I just want to stay home alone. I became very destructive. I guess the Celexa wasn't working. My Mom thinks that Celexa was causing horrible side effects while I was on it and it was making everything worse. I tapered off 3 weeks ago. I feel the same as when I was on it but even worse now. I feel really weak mentally and totally hopeless. I don't feel like doing anything. I'm severely depressed, feel like a burden on everyone because I am. Everything is very stressful for me. I can barely feed myself. I have suicidal thoughts. I'm thinking about all the problems in my life all at once and can't stop. My brain is really slow. I have bad anxiety every morning, every day. I can't help myself get better. I'm just really stupid. I don't really enjoy anything. It's very hard to relax. Very lazy. My memory is awful. My confidence in myself is completely gone. Feel impending doom, waiting for the next bad thing to happen. I am so confused. How long before the side effects from Celexa wear off? I was told it would only be 2 weeks. I don't know how much more I can take. Started Celexa as a sophmore in high school around 2014/2015 I think I took Vyvance 2016/2017 Increased Celexa to 40 mg by 2018 Began to taper Celexa on 12/29/19, cut 1/4 of the 40 mg per week Last dose of Celexa on 1/19/20 Reinstated 1 mg liquid Celexa in March 2020 Currently still taking 1 mg liquid Celexa Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted February 9, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) Welcome to SA, SufferingCelexa. I'm sorry you're suffering so. Your symptoms are not side effects from Celexa. They are withdrawal symptoms resulting from a too-fast taper. Side effects occur when you're on the drug. Withdrawal occurs when you're off it. The vast majority of doctors know absolutely nothing about safe tapering or about withdrawal (which they don't even believe exists). The stories on this site are ample proof that it does. Some questions: 1. What dosage were you on? 2. How fast did you taper off the Celexa? 3. What was your final dose and 4. What date did you take it? We recommend tapering no faster than 10% of current dose every four weeks. Any faster than that puts you at risk of the withdrawal symptoms you're now experiencing. The symptoms you describe--mental weakness, hopelessness, lack of motivation, depression, suicidal thoughts, ruminating about problems, slow brain, anxiety, anhedonia (don't enjoy anything), bad memory--are typical withdrawal symptoms. Unfortunately, there is no way to predict how long withdrawal will last. What is withdrawal syndrome. Daily Checklist of Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms (PDF) When we take medications, the CNS (central nervous system) responds by making changes over the months and years we take the drug(s). When the medication is discontinued, the CNS has to undo all the changes it made. Rebuilding the neurotransmitter production and reactivating the receptor and transporter cells takes time -- during that rebuilding process symptoms occur. Reinstatement of a very small dose of the original drug is the only known way to help alleviate withdrawal syndrome. The only other alternative is to try and wait out the symptoms and manage as best you can until your central nervous system returns to homeostasis. Unfortunately no one can give you an exact timeline as to when you will start feeling better and while some do recover relatively easily, for others it can take many months or longer. Reinstatement isn't a guarantee of diminished symptoms for everyone but it's the best tactic available. You're still in the time period where reinstatement predictably works, up to 3 months after last dose. It is best to reinstate as soon as possible after withdrawal symptoms occur. We usually suggest a much smaller reinstatement dose than your last dose. These drugs are strong, and your system has become sensitized and If you take too much it may be too much for your brain and can cause you become more unstable. Once you've stabilized on the reinstated dosage, which can take several months, you can begin a 10% per month taper down to zero. Please read: About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms. -- at least the first page of the topic If you're interested in reinstating a very small dose of Celexa to help alleviate your withdrawal symptoms, please answer my questions above and I will suggest a dose to reinstate. Do not reinstate before letting us suggest a dosage. We don't recommend a lot of supplements on SA, as many members report being sensitive to them due to our over-reactive nervous systems, but two supplements that we do recommend are magnesium (glycerinate is a good form) and omega 3 (fish oil). Many people find these to be calming to the nervous system. Magnesium, nature's calcium channel blocker Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) Add in one at a time and at a low dose in case you do experience problems. This is your Introduction topic, where you can answer my questions, ask your own and connect with other members. We're glad you fund your way here. Edited February 9, 2020 by Gridley Gridley Introduction Lexapro 20 mg since 2004. Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017. End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg Oct. 30, 2020 Jump to zero from 0.025mg. Current dose: 0.000mg 3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete. Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium End 2021 year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper. Taper is 95% complete. Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986. Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper. Current dose as of April 1: 6.8mg Taper is 91% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
Mentor mstimc Posted February 9, 2020 Mentor Share Posted February 9, 2020 Hi Suffering and welcome As Gridley posted, you are suffering from withdrawal and the symptoms will pass. I'm quite a bit older than you so I can assure you, looking back, this is temporary and will be a small fraction of the life you have ahead of you. Giver yourself time and space to heal, and don't judge yourself based on your withdrawal experience. We all serve a purpose in this world and you have a long time to figure out what you have to offer. My withdrawal made me much more empathetic to others' suffering and drove me to reach out to others. That may happen for you, too, but healing comes first. Be good to yourself. 2 Tim C Started Paxil for GAD in 1999 Unsuccessful taper attempt in 2006 Paxilprogress helped with a successful taper completed in 2009 Using therapy and CBT to manage my anxiety Link to comment
SufferingCelexa Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 Gridley, Thank you so much for your reply. I guess I didn't know where to look for the reply and I didn't see it until now. Here is the answer to your questions: 1. What dosage were you on? 40 mg 2. How fast did you taper off the Celexa? The psychiatrist recommended 1/4 taper each week so I used a splitter and did that. 3. What was your final dose? The final dose was 10 mg 4. What date did you take it? The last day I took 10 mg was January 19, 2020 I feel only a little better than I did last week when I originally posted. It's been 4 weeks off Celexa and I still feel incapable of going back to school or work. I appreciate your advise to reinstate a small dose of Celexa if it helps with the withdrawal symptoms. I don't know what else to do. The doctor from Kaiser thinks I'm relapsing into depression but my mother was furious with them for not understanding the withdrawals so she doesn't want me to go back to them. They recommended that I try a different drug but my mother was afraid for me to start this nightmare all over again. I am staying with her until I get better even though I am still paying for an apartment near my college. My Mom found this site and encourage me to get support here. I also tried CBD gummies that gave me a head change and helped not to worry as much at least for a little while when I take it. Thanks for your help. Started Celexa as a sophmore in high school around 2014/2015 I think I took Vyvance 2016/2017 Increased Celexa to 40 mg by 2018 Began to taper Celexa on 12/29/19, cut 1/4 of the 40 mg per week Last dose of Celexa on 1/19/20 Reinstated 1 mg liquid Celexa in March 2020 Currently still taking 1 mg liquid Celexa Link to comment
SufferingCelexa Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Gridley, I forgot to mention that the psychiatrist gave me a prescription for Wellbutrin to deal with the withdrawals but I didn't take it yet. It's been 4 weeks off Celexa now and the withdrawals are still awful. Mostly I feel sad, hate myself, and worry about my future because I've lost a few jobs last year while on Celexa. Not sure if the anti was the cause but my attitude was really bad and I was bringing my problems to work. Is reinstatement a better option than the Wellbutrin? The only other thing I've been taking is magnesium and B12 vitamins and CBD gummy in the evening. Started Celexa as a sophmore in high school around 2014/2015 I think I took Vyvance 2016/2017 Increased Celexa to 40 mg by 2018 Began to taper Celexa on 12/29/19, cut 1/4 of the 40 mg per week Last dose of Celexa on 1/19/20 Reinstated 1 mg liquid Celexa in March 2020 Currently still taking 1 mg liquid Celexa Link to comment
SufferingCelexa Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Gridley, Please let me know what you recommend for reinstating Celexa. I feel like there is no other choice. My withdrawals are not going away. Started Celexa as a sophmore in high school around 2014/2015 I think I took Vyvance 2016/2017 Increased Celexa to 40 mg by 2018 Began to taper Celexa on 12/29/19, cut 1/4 of the 40 mg per week Last dose of Celexa on 1/19/20 Reinstated 1 mg liquid Celexa in March 2020 Currently still taking 1 mg liquid Celexa Link to comment
jozeff Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Hi, suffering, Could you change the date in your taper signature? It says 2019 and it should be 2020 I guess. Good luck with your next step. I think you shouldn't wait too long with reinstatement.... if I were you I wouldn't take another medication to counteract wd. Hope a mod will advise you soon!!! Cheers Jozeff Sep- 2016 - Okt 2017 citalopram some months 15 mg some months 20 mg Nov 2017- Apr 2018 citalopram 25 mg Apr 2018 - Jun 2018 citalopram 3 month TAPER too fast from 25mg to 16.5 mg (0.1 mg per day decrease, felt horrible and crashed) Jun 2018 - Aug13th 2018 citalopram trying to stabilize at 16.5 mg for 5 wks - August 14th 2018 - April 29th 2019 citalopram 18 mg (1.5 mg updose). 2019 apr 27 : START taper citalopram @ 18 mg: 29Jun 16.4 mg / 19aug 15.4 mg / 25aug 15.2 mg / 30sep 14.0 mg / 4dec 13.1 mg 2020 03Jan 12.75 mg / 28Jan 12.29 mg / 18Feb 11.83 mg, 25Feb 11.68 mg hold.. / 7May 11.33 mg hold...., 4Aug 10.98 mg / 5Dec 10.0 mg 4 month hold... 2021 30mar 9.8 mg / 06apr 9.5 mg / 13apr 9.4 mg / 14may 8,5 mg / 04jun 8,0 mg / 11jun 7.75 mg, 02jul 7.35 mg / 09jul 7.2 mg hold 3 weeks during holiday /31jul 7 mg/ 8aug 6.8 mg / 15aug 6.63mg / 22aug 6.5mg / 1sep 6.3 mg / 8sep 6.15 mg / 15sep 6.0 mg / 22sep 5.9 mg / 29sep 5.8 mg / 04 oct 5.65 mg / 10oct 5.55 mg / 17oct 5.45 mg / 24oct 5.35mg / 30oct 5.25 mg hold 3 wks / 22nov 5.15 mg / 01dec 5.1mg / 12dec 5.0mg / 20dec 4.85mg / 30dec 4.70mg 2022 08jan 4.5 mg / 16jan 4.4 mg / 23jan 4.3 mg / 27jan 4.2 mg / 18feb 4.1 mg / 25feb 4.0 mg / 04mar 3.9 mg / 11mar 3.75 mg / 18Mar 3.65 mg / 09apr 3.55 mg / 16apr 3.45 mg / 23apr 3.35 mg / 01may 3.25 mg / 8may 3.15 mg / 17may 3.10 mg / 28 may 3.0 mg / 7jun 2.94 mg / 18 Jun 2.88 mg / 27 jun 2.84 mg / 05 jul 2.80 mg / 16 jul 2.75 mg / 23 jul 2.70 mg / 01aug 2.65 mg / 09aug 2.60 mg hold 5wks / 18sep 2.55 mg / 25sep 2.5 mg /02oct 2.45 mg / 10oct 2.40 mg / 19oct 2.35 mg / 27oct 2.30 mg / 05nov 2.27 mg / 14nov 2.25 mg / 22nov 2.20 mg / 29nov 2.10mg / 09dec 2.05 mg / 15dec 2.0 mg 2023 hold 2.0 mg for 5 months / 05may 1.95 mg / 14may 1.90 mg / 24may 1.87 mg / 02jun 1.85 mg / 17jun 1.82 mg / 27jun 1.79 mg / 07jul 1.75 mg / 31jul 1.72 mg / 12aug 1.69mg / 27aug 1.67 mg / 04sep 1.65 mg / 09sep 1.63 mg / 22sep 1.61 mg / 27sep 1.60 mg / 12oct 1.58 mg / 18oct 1.56 mg / 31oct 1.54 mg / 06nov 1.52 mg / 18nov 1.50 mg / 04dec 1.48 mg / 11dec 1.46 mg / 22dec 1.45 mg / 28dec 1.44 mg 2024 01jan 1.43 mg / 06jan 1.42 mg/ 10jan 1.40 mg hold / 08apr 1.38 mg / 15apr 1.36 mg / 20apr 1.34 mg Link to comment
SufferingCelexa Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 O.k. Thanks. I didn't hear back from anyone. I'm guessing from what I read that 1ml of Celexa is what I should do to reinstate. I don't know. Started Celexa as a sophmore in high school around 2014/2015 I think I took Vyvance 2016/2017 Increased Celexa to 40 mg by 2018 Began to taper Celexa on 12/29/19, cut 1/4 of the 40 mg per week Last dose of Celexa on 1/19/20 Reinstated 1 mg liquid Celexa in March 2020 Currently still taking 1 mg liquid Celexa Link to comment
SufferingCelexa Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 @Gridley I'm going to try reinstate. Got the fish oil and magnesium too. Still sleeping all day and feeling hopeless. The thought of doing anything gives me anxiety. Is this because my nervous system is messed up? Started Celexa as a sophmore in high school around 2014/2015 I think I took Vyvance 2016/2017 Increased Celexa to 40 mg by 2018 Began to taper Celexa on 12/29/19, cut 1/4 of the 40 mg per week Last dose of Celexa on 1/19/20 Reinstated 1 mg liquid Celexa in March 2020 Currently still taking 1 mg liquid Celexa Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted February 20, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted February 20, 2020 13 minutes ago, SufferingCelexa said: @Gridley I'm going to try reinstate. Got the fish oil and magnesium too. Still sleeping all day and feeling hopeless. The thought of doing anything gives me anxiety. Is this because my nervous system is messed up? Sorry for the late response to your Saturday post and thanks for answering my questions. Yes, the anxiety you describe is caused by your nervous system being destabilized from withdrawal due to a too-fast taper. The Kaiser's doctors appraisal that you are relapsing into depression is typical, since doctors don't believe in withdrawal and attribute withdrawal symptoms tp "return of the underlying condition." The advise to get on another drug is also typical, and a one way ticket to the drug merry-go-round and drug Russian roulette. As I said earlier, the only way known to alleviate withdrawal symptoms is reinstatement of a very small dose of the original drug. I recommend reinstating 1mg Celexa. The following link explains how to get the 1mg you'll need, basically either getting prescription liquid Celexa, making your own liquid or cutting tablet and weighing using a digital scale. Tips for tapering off Celexa (citalopram) If you choose to weigh, many members use the AWS Gemini-20 scale, available on Amazon. The GEMINI-20 Scale Using a digital scale to measure doses And for liquid, please see: How to make a liquid from tablets or capsules If you find it difficult to use the scale or make the liquid, perhaps your mother can help you. We need to see how 1mg affects you. It will take about a week or a little longer for it to get to steady-state in your bloodstream; the effect should get stronger during that time. If 1mg is enough, it still may take some weeks or months for your nervous system to settle down. You probably will continue to have waves and windows, but symptoms won't be as intense. It's a good idea to keep daily notes on paper to track how the reinstatement is going. Please keep us updated. Gridley Introduction Lexapro 20 mg since 2004. Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017. End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg Oct. 30, 2020 Jump to zero from 0.025mg. Current dose: 0.000mg 3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete. Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium End 2021 year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper. Taper is 95% complete. Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986. Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper. Current dose as of April 1: 6.8mg Taper is 91% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
SufferingCelexa Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 @Gridley O.k. I still have some pills left from my Celexa. I saw the video to make the liquid so we are going to try that. The doctor said the withdrawals would only be 2 weeks but it's been almost a month. Started Celexa as a sophmore in high school around 2014/2015 I think I took Vyvance 2016/2017 Increased Celexa to 40 mg by 2018 Began to taper Celexa on 12/29/19, cut 1/4 of the 40 mg per week Last dose of Celexa on 1/19/20 Reinstated 1 mg liquid Celexa in March 2020 Currently still taking 1 mg liquid Celexa Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted February 20, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted February 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, SufferingCelexa said: @Gridley O.k. I still have some pills left from my Celexa. I saw the video to make the liquid so we are going to try that. The doctor said the withdrawals would only be 2 weeks but it's been almost a month. Sounds good. Doctors know nothing about withdrawal. 1 Gridley Introduction Lexapro 20 mg since 2004. Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017. End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg Oct. 30, 2020 Jump to zero from 0.025mg. Current dose: 0.000mg 3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete. Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium End 2021 year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper. Taper is 95% complete. Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986. Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper. Current dose as of April 1: 6.8mg Taper is 91% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted March 9, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted March 9, 2020 @SufferingCelexa I have moved your PM here to your thread. We prefer to answer withdrawal and tapering questions here so others may participate. I can't take these withdrawals anymore. It's been 7 weeks since last dose of Celexa. I know now that I tapered too quickly. Started to reinstate 1mg for a few days but got scared of potentially new issues. Stayed completely off all meds. Doctor recommends Wellbutrin to take the edge off. I need to do something. I was taking Vyvanse 4 years ago and that helped me be productive. A therapist recommended I try that again. I don't know what to do. I am trying meditation, CBD and and still fighting negative thoughts every day. These are the worst part of my symptoms. I don't know anyone who understands what I am going through. I just can't keep living like this. Please help. SufferingCelexa We are a site for tapering off drugs and helping members deal with withdrawal. Recommending new drugs is outside the scope of what we do. Any decisions about adding new drugs would have to be between you and your doctor. Gridley Introduction Lexapro 20 mg since 2004. Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017. End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg Oct. 30, 2020 Jump to zero from 0.025mg. Current dose: 0.000mg 3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete. Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium End 2021 year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper. Taper is 95% complete. Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986. Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper. Current dose as of April 1: 6.8mg Taper is 91% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Rhiannon Posted March 9, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted March 9, 2020 Suffering-- Honestly, I'd listen to your mom before your doc on this, it sounds like she is pretty tuned in. Doctors mostly know nothing about withdrawal. I started on Prozac and went into bad withdrawal when I tried to stop it and was told it was relapse and put on a different drug, then more different ones over time. I ended up losing 20 years of my life. I can't tell you how much I hope that doesn't happen to you. If you reinstate now at 1 or 2 mg of Celexa, it will take a little time to stabilize, but once you do stabilize you will have the option of doing a legitimate, realistic taper and getting your life back. It's a tough, challenging time. It's difficult to think or make decisions in withdrawal. Please consider a reinstatement. Ask your mom to read over this thread and see what she thinks. All of my best wishes to you. Started on Prozac and Xanax in 1992 for PTSD after an assault. One drug led to more, the usual story. Got sicker and sicker, but believed I needed the drugs for my "underlying disease". Long story...lost everything. Life savings, home, physical and mental health, relationships, friendships, ability to work, everything. Amitryptiline, Prozac, bupropion, buspirone, flurazepam, diazepam, alprazolam, Paxil, citalopram, lamotrigine, gabapentin...probably more I've forgotten. Started multidrug taper in Feb 2010. Doing a very slow microtaper, down to low doses now and feeling SO much better, getting my old personality and my brain back! Able to work full time, have a full social life, and cope with stress better than ever. Not perfect, but much better. After 23 lost years. Big Pharma has a lot to answer for. And "medicine for profit" is just not a great idea. Feb 15 2010: 300 mg Neurontin 200 Lamictal 10 Celexa 0.65 Xanax and 5 mg Ambien Feb 10 2014: 62 Lamictal 1.1 Celexa 0.135 Xanax 1.8 Valium Feb 10 2015: 50 Lamictal 0.875 Celexa 0.11 Xanax 1.5 Valium Feb 15 2016: 47.5 Lamictal 0.75 Celexa 0.0875 Xanax 1.42 Valium 2/12/20 12 0.045 0.007 1 May 2021 7 0.01 0.0037 1 Feb 2022 6 0!!! 0.00167 0.98 2.5 mg Ambien Oct 2022 4.5 mg Lamictal (off Celexa, off Xanax) 0.95 Valium Ambien, 1/4 to 1/2 of a 5 mg tablet I'm not a doctor. Any advice I give is just my civilian opinion. Link to comment
SufferingCelexa Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 It's not that I want to start new drugs, that scares me too but I can't go on like this much longer either. Started Celexa as a sophmore in high school around 2014/2015 I think I took Vyvance 2016/2017 Increased Celexa to 40 mg by 2018 Began to taper Celexa on 12/29/19, cut 1/4 of the 40 mg per week Last dose of Celexa on 1/19/20 Reinstated 1 mg liquid Celexa in March 2020 Currently still taking 1 mg liquid Celexa Link to comment
SufferingCelexa Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 @Riannon. I really appreciate your reply. I know what you mean. Yes, my mom wants me to be free of these drugs and she is taking care of me. I can stay here but also feel negative like I can't do anything for myself and don't know if missing school and work is making me feel worse about myself. Ok. We'll look at the reinstatement option again. Does anyone know long after reinstatement would I feel better? Thank you. Started Celexa as a sophmore in high school around 2014/2015 I think I took Vyvance 2016/2017 Increased Celexa to 40 mg by 2018 Began to taper Celexa on 12/29/19, cut 1/4 of the 40 mg per week Last dose of Celexa on 1/19/20 Reinstated 1 mg liquid Celexa in March 2020 Currently still taking 1 mg liquid Celexa Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted March 9, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted March 9, 2020 50 minutes ago, SufferingCelexa said: Does anyone know long after reinstatement would I feel better? It takes about a week for the reinstatement to reach full state in your blood, and you could start to feel some relief at that point, but it can take several weeks or more for the full effect to be felt. As Rhiannon said, it can take a while to stabilize. I'd reinstate 1mg as you did before and give it a chance to work. That is a much safer option than the totally unpredictable drug route. Gridley Introduction Lexapro 20 mg since 2004. Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017. End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg Oct. 30, 2020 Jump to zero from 0.025mg. Current dose: 0.000mg 3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete. Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium End 2021 year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper. Taper is 95% complete. Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986. Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper. Current dose as of April 1: 6.8mg Taper is 91% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
SufferingCelexa Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 @Gridley ok. Thanks for the feedback. I guess I'll try reinstaring again. I will try to let you know what happens. I just hate life so much. Started Celexa as a sophmore in high school around 2014/2015 I think I took Vyvance 2016/2017 Increased Celexa to 40 mg by 2018 Began to taper Celexa on 12/29/19, cut 1/4 of the 40 mg per week Last dose of Celexa on 1/19/20 Reinstated 1 mg liquid Celexa in March 2020 Currently still taking 1 mg liquid Celexa Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted March 9, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted March 9, 2020 44 minutes ago, SufferingCelexa said: I guess I'll try reinstaring again. I think that's a great idea. You will feel better. I'm sorry you feel so bad right now. Gridley Introduction Lexapro 20 mg since 2004. Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017. End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg Oct. 30, 2020 Jump to zero from 0.025mg. Current dose: 0.000mg 3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete. Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium End 2021 year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper. Taper is 95% complete. Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986. Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper. Current dose as of April 1: 6.8mg Taper is 91% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
SufferingCelexa Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 O.k. So I am going to reinstate 1 mg of liquid Celexa and then wait a week to see how I feel? And then do I increase it? Started Celexa as a sophmore in high school around 2014/2015 I think I took Vyvance 2016/2017 Increased Celexa to 40 mg by 2018 Began to taper Celexa on 12/29/19, cut 1/4 of the 40 mg per week Last dose of Celexa on 1/19/20 Reinstated 1 mg liquid Celexa in March 2020 Currently still taking 1 mg liquid Celexa Link to comment
SufferingCelexa Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 @Gridley @Rhiannon I took the 1mg of liquid Celexa for a week and do feel a little better. Just lazy. Should I stay at this dose and if so, for how long? Started Celexa as a sophmore in high school around 2014/2015 I think I took Vyvance 2016/2017 Increased Celexa to 40 mg by 2018 Began to taper Celexa on 12/29/19, cut 1/4 of the 40 mg per week Last dose of Celexa on 1/19/20 Reinstated 1 mg liquid Celexa in March 2020 Currently still taking 1 mg liquid Celexa Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted March 16, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted March 16, 2020 10 hours ago, SufferingCelexa said: @Gridley @Rhiannon I took the 1mg of liquid Celexa for a week and do feel a little better. Just lazy. Should I stay at this dose and if so, for how long? Yes, stay at that dose. You should stay on that dose for several months, which is how long it will take for your system to stabilize. Over that time you should very, very gradually feel better. It's very good that you are feeling better 1 Gridley Introduction Lexapro 20 mg since 2004. Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017. End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg Oct. 30, 2020 Jump to zero from 0.025mg. Current dose: 0.000mg 3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete. Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium End 2021 year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper. Taper is 95% complete. Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986. Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper. Current dose as of April 1: 6.8mg Taper is 91% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
SufferingCelexa Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 @Gridley Thanks. I'll try to keep you posted. So after I stabilize in a few months, then what do I do? How can I taper from 1 mg? I'm not sure I understand the plan. Started Celexa as a sophmore in high school around 2014/2015 I think I took Vyvance 2016/2017 Increased Celexa to 40 mg by 2018 Began to taper Celexa on 12/29/19, cut 1/4 of the 40 mg per week Last dose of Celexa on 1/19/20 Reinstated 1 mg liquid Celexa in March 2020 Currently still taking 1 mg liquid Celexa Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted March 16, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted March 16, 2020 Just now, SufferingCelexa said: @Gridley Thanks. I'll try to keep you posted. So after I stabilize in a few months, then what do I do? How can I taper from 1 mg? I'm not sure I understand the plan. The best way would be to use liquid at that point or use a compounding pharmacy.. The plan would be to taper by 10% of current dose every 4 weeks down to a good jumping-off point to go to zero. 1mg is too high. It would be good to get down to .05 or even lower if possible before jumping to zero. I'm at 0.7mg Lexapro now and I hope to get to 0.05 before jumping. 1 Gridley Introduction Lexapro 20 mg since 2004. Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017. End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg Oct. 30, 2020 Jump to zero from 0.025mg. Current dose: 0.000mg 3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete. Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium End 2021 year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper. Taper is 95% complete. Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986. Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper. Current dose as of April 1: 6.8mg Taper is 91% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
SufferingCelexa Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 @Gridley O.k. I get it. So I would taper down from 1 mg to 0.9, then 4 weeks later to 0.8 until I get to 0.5 mg? Started Celexa as a sophmore in high school around 2014/2015 I think I took Vyvance 2016/2017 Increased Celexa to 40 mg by 2018 Began to taper Celexa on 12/29/19, cut 1/4 of the 40 mg per week Last dose of Celexa on 1/19/20 Reinstated 1 mg liquid Celexa in March 2020 Currently still taking 1 mg liquid Celexa Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted March 17, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted March 17, 2020 54 minutes ago, SufferingCelexa said: 1 mg to 0.9, then 4 weeks later to 0.8 until I get to 0.5 mg? Something like that. That's exactly what I'm doing, but I'm using the scale which is less exact than liquid. If you use the liquid you can taper slightly more slowly. But basically you have the right idea. Except I would go lower than .5 if you can. I was talking about .05 as an ideal, which is 1/2 of .1. It's all going to be a matter of the logistics of handling the pill powder or liquid at these tiny but important doses. But you have the idea. You can deal with the measurements when the time comes (and of course we can help you). 1 Gridley Introduction Lexapro 20 mg since 2004. Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017. End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg Oct. 30, 2020 Jump to zero from 0.025mg. Current dose: 0.000mg 3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete. Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium End 2021 year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper. Taper is 95% complete. Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986. Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper. Current dose as of April 1: 6.8mg Taper is 91% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
SufferingCelexa Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 @Gridley Thanks for the suggestions. Sounds like this could take a while, like 1 yr until I get from 1 mg to .05. The 10 mg of Celexa converts to 10 ml of liquid, I can't remember the details but I watched the video. Then I just take 1 mg, actually 1 ml of that and keep the rest in a jar in the refrigerator. So I'm taking 1 mg daily. I plan to stick it out. I have no other options. Started Celexa as a sophmore in high school around 2014/2015 I think I took Vyvance 2016/2017 Increased Celexa to 40 mg by 2018 Began to taper Celexa on 12/29/19, cut 1/4 of the 40 mg per week Last dose of Celexa on 1/19/20 Reinstated 1 mg liquid Celexa in March 2020 Currently still taking 1 mg liquid Celexa Link to comment
SufferingCelexa Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 @Gridley can the 1mg of Celexa cause dehydration? I've tried to go out a jog a couple of times and got a massive headache each time. 😭 Started Celexa as a sophmore in high school around 2014/2015 I think I took Vyvance 2016/2017 Increased Celexa to 40 mg by 2018 Began to taper Celexa on 12/29/19, cut 1/4 of the 40 mg per week Last dose of Celexa on 1/19/20 Reinstated 1 mg liquid Celexa in March 2020 Currently still taking 1 mg liquid Celexa Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Erell Posted March 22, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted March 22, 2020 Hello, Your body is actually trying hard to stabilize : a jog may be too much for now. You could Try gentle walk instead. Take care. ❤ 1 2006 : 20mg Paxil+Bromazepam. 2008 : cold turkey of both. 2010 : Reinstatement 20mg Paxil + Bromazepam. 2014-June2017 : Switch from Bromazepam to Prazepam, slow taper to 0mg. 2018 to August 2019 : Paxil 20mg taper (3% every 15 days). 22 Aug 2019 updose to 10mg (was at 8.4mg). 25th Sept 2019 To April 2020 : found SA, holding at 10mg Paxil. April 2020 : Paxil 10mg to Prozac 7mg bridge. Details : topic/21457 Current Supplements : magnesium citrate + fish oil Current medication : * 7pm Diazepam : 0.85mg (15 Aug 2022) / 0.95 mg (24 April 2022) / 1mg Diazepam (since 29 Aug 2020) * 8am Prozac : 6.16mg (25 oct 2022, feel awful, slight updose) / 6.08 mg (9 oct 2022) / 6.24mg (11 July 22) / 6.44mg (22 May 22) / 6.64mg (4 Nov 21) / 6.72mg (8 oct 21) / 6.8 mg (15 Sept 21)/ 6.88mg (14 Aug 21)/ 6.92mg (23 Jun 21) I am not a professional, I don't give medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted March 22, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted March 22, 2020 9 hours ago, SufferingCelexa said: I've tried to go out a jog a couple of times and got a massive headache each time. 😭 Erell is right. Strenuous exercise to too much for most of us in withdrawal. 1 Gridley Introduction Lexapro 20 mg since 2004. Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017. End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg Oct. 30, 2020 Jump to zero from 0.025mg. Current dose: 0.000mg 3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete. Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium End 2021 year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper. Taper is 95% complete. Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986. Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper. Current dose as of April 1: 6.8mg Taper is 91% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
SufferingCelexa Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 Thanks @Erell and @Gridley. Trying to stay hydrated and walk instead. There are many suggestions to workout 20 minutes per day when going through withdrawals but maybe not run yet. It's only been 2 weeks with the reinstatement so maybe in another week or 2 running will be o.k? I started to work a little part-time today doing deliveries so that was good. It was the first time in 2 months. Started Celexa as a sophmore in high school around 2014/2015 I think I took Vyvance 2016/2017 Increased Celexa to 40 mg by 2018 Began to taper Celexa on 12/29/19, cut 1/4 of the 40 mg per week Last dose of Celexa on 1/19/20 Reinstated 1 mg liquid Celexa in March 2020 Currently still taking 1 mg liquid Celexa Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted March 24, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted March 24, 2020 3 hours ago, SufferingCelexa said: another week or 2 running will be o.k? Start out slowly and see how it goes. 1 Gridley Introduction Lexapro 20 mg since 2004. Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017. End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg Oct. 30, 2020 Jump to zero from 0.025mg. Current dose: 0.000mg 3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete. Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium End 2021 year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper. Taper is 95% complete. Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986. Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper. Current dose as of April 1: 6.8mg Taper is 91% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
SufferingCelexa Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 @Gridley I don't know. It's been a month after reinstating Celexa 1 mg. I was feeling a little bit better but now I don't know. Feel the same really. Still have bad thoughts. I think it's just my life. I have no goals and no desire to do anything. 1 Started Celexa as a sophmore in high school around 2014/2015 I think I took Vyvance 2016/2017 Increased Celexa to 40 mg by 2018 Began to taper Celexa on 12/29/19, cut 1/4 of the 40 mg per week Last dose of Celexa on 1/19/20 Reinstated 1 mg liquid Celexa in March 2020 Currently still taking 1 mg liquid Celexa Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted April 10, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted April 10, 2020 23 minutes ago, SufferingCelexa said: t now I don't know. I'm sorry you're feeling bad, SC. I hope you feel better soon. Sometimes reinstatement can take a while to work. 1 Gridley Introduction Lexapro 20 mg since 2004. Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017. End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg Oct. 30, 2020 Jump to zero from 0.025mg. Current dose: 0.000mg 3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete. Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium End 2021 year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper. Taper is 95% complete. Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986. Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper. Current dose as of April 1: 6.8mg Taper is 91% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
SufferingCelexa Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 @Gridley Thanks. Still taking the 1 mg liquid daily. I'm worried about brain damage. I understand it takes time to heal but that doesn't make it easier. Started Celexa as a sophmore in high school around 2014/2015 I think I took Vyvance 2016/2017 Increased Celexa to 40 mg by 2018 Began to taper Celexa on 12/29/19, cut 1/4 of the 40 mg per week Last dose of Celexa on 1/19/20 Reinstated 1 mg liquid Celexa in March 2020 Currently still taking 1 mg liquid Celexa Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Gridley Posted April 13, 2020 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted April 13, 2020 1 hour ago, SufferingCelexa said: I'm worried about brain damage. Nothing we have encountered in the many years of SA and with the many, many members we have worked with indicates in any way that the damage from these drugs is permanent. 4 Gridley Introduction Lexapro 20 mg since 2004. Begin Brassmonkey Slide Taper Jan. 2017. End 2017 year 1 of taper at 9.25mg End 2018 year 2 of taper at 4.1mg End 2019 year 3 of taper at 1.0mg Oct. 30, 2020 Jump to zero from 0.025mg. Current dose: 0.000mg 3 year, 10 month taper is 100% complete. Ativan 1 mg to 1.875mg 1986-2020, two CT's and reinstatements Nov. 2020, 7-week Ativan-Valium crossover to 18.75mg Valium Feb. 2021, begin 10%/4 week taper of 18.75mg Valium End 2021 year 1 of Valium taper at 6mg End 2022 year 2 of Valium taper at 2.75mg End 2023 year 3 of Valium taper at 1mg Jan. 24, 2024: Hold at 1mg and shift to Imipramine taper. Taper is 95% complete. Imipramine 75 mg daily since 1986. Jan.-Sept. 2016 tapered to 14.4mg March 22, 2022: Begin 10%/4 week taper Aug. 5, 2022: hold at 9.5mg and shift to Valium taper Jan. 24, 2024: Resume Imipramine taper. Current dose as of April 1: 6.8mg Taper is 91% complete. Supplements: multiple, quercetin, omega-3, vitamins C, E and D3, magnesium glycinate, probiotics, zinc, melatonin .3mg, iron, serrapeptase, nattokinase I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
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