Mister_T
30-07-16, 02:59
January 30, 1998 was the day my life changed as result of a TBI suffered when my wife and I were struck head-on by a drunk driver. Since mid 1998 or so, I have been on Citalopram/Celexa. The entire explanation at the time was that this would help with my sleep patterns and irritability.
Eighteen years later, I have begun to "de-medicate" myself, under the supervision of a medical professional. My current dosage is 20mg daily. Since an insurance error and delay of my prescription in April and I missed my meds for three days, I have tried this in previous years and understand the "brain shocks" and dizziness, so I am prepared and have managed to compensate for the "sudden" side effect. As of today, I take ONE 20mg dose every TEN DAYS with little to no side effects until the tenth day. I am flexible and take the med if the effects get too bad.
My goal is to see if I STILL require this medication. The withdrawal effects are not the best, but aside from THAT "personal" suffering, I am doing well.
I want to encourage you to talk with your doctor to see what is best. MY doctor lost track of me and just maintained what he had already done. Didn't check to see if that was still best. His Physician's Assistant is the one who guides me. Big pharma is about $$$. If you NEED it, USE IT!!!! FOREVER!!!! But I don't need THIS med at THIS time!!
Eighteen years later, I have begun to "de-medicate" myself, under the supervision of a medical professional. My current dosage is 20mg daily. Since an insurance error and delay of my prescription in April and I missed my meds for three days, I have tried this in previous years and understand the "brain shocks" and dizziness, so I am prepared and have managed to compensate for the "sudden" side effect. As of today, I take ONE 20mg dose every TEN DAYS with little to no side effects until the tenth day. I am flexible and take the med if the effects get too bad.
My goal is to see if I STILL require this medication. The withdrawal effects are not the best, but aside from THAT "personal" suffering, I am doing well.
I want to encourage you to talk with your doctor to see what is best. MY doctor lost track of me and just maintained what he had already done. Didn't check to see if that was still best. His Physician's Assistant is the one who guides me. Big pharma is about $$$. If you NEED it, USE IT!!!! FOREVER!!!! But I don't need THIS med at THIS time!!