I was recently diagnosed with anxiety and panic disorder. I've been given Celexa and Klonopin. So far I feel a bit better but still have that near fainting feeling and I'm nowhere near ready to go out to a store yet. Will this get better?
Celexa and Klonopin?
Question posted by becky41974 on 3 Jan 2011
Last updated on 19 November 2011
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4 Answers
caringsonbj
4 Feb 2011
Oh yes, things though they take time they will get better, If I had not experienced this myself I would then just be trying to be a person who wanted to lift your spirits but once you've actually been through this then you can look back at the time when I asked the same questions that you are asking right now, and believe me just as scared as you, time, the medications, your support systems, its not just one thing its a combination of things that help you see the improvement, You will improve even if it does take some time then you've got a lot to look forward to, just keep looking a better day is coming!!! take care and let us know how you are doing, we care !!!
Cathleen186
4 Feb 2011
Hi I have lots of anxiety GAD, social ANX. And panic. I took Celexa and klonopin. It helped so much I was able to talk to strangers without shaking for the first time. Give it some time. I was given Xanax prn for panic attacks. You can pm me anytime take care
LaurieShay
4 Feb 2011
Hey becky,
Yes, it will get better but it takes time for the drugs to build in your system to a level that is theraputic. Hang in there and give it time. In the meantime,
converse with the folks here for support, they can be very helpful. Are you in talk therpy along with your drug therapy? Maybe that would help.
Keep in touch,
Laurie
becky41974
4 Feb 2011
Oh yes I am in behavioral therapy so I can learn how to handle the attacks but so far I'm not getting too much out of it. It's good to know that this will get better. I can't keep leaving work like I did today :(
blaze22
4 Feb 2011
Yes, but sorry to say that you need at least 2-3 months on this or these med's to really start feeling better, the initial feeling period where it starts relaxing and you aren't feeling so panicky would probably be 3 weeks. I have been on Celexa and Klonopin now for 6 plus months and the overall status of my recovering is far better than it was over a year ago. I've been dealing with all of this for a very long time and strongly believe in these types of meds as long as one can find the right one, be on the right dose and stick to doctor's orders... you will start feeling better, take one day at a time and when ever possible, look at the comical side of it when you can... It can always be worse and god never hands down anything we absolutely can not handle. hang in there, i am here
caringsonbj
4 Feb 2011
maybe you will be fortunate and metabolise these and work a little faster but usually as was said it takes at least 1-3 months for you body to get the full effect from these medications, just keep on keeping on I Know it sounds easy to say that if I hadn't experienced Panic I wouldn't know what you are talking about but believe me I have had them and understand, I will keep you in my thoughts and you have my prayers and best wishes,
becky41974
4 Feb 2011
Thank you for responding. I feel so alone in all of this. I actually went back to work yesterday and I was ok but today I had to leave early cause I felt a panic attack coming on, even with the medication. But just like you said, it may be a could more months till I feel ok. The worst part is the flushing and the faint feeling.
jyearta
21 Aug 2011
I was also on celexa for many years, and I am still taking Klonopin.
I started having shakness BAD and tremors.
I have epilepsy, so I stopped each over the counter supplements, trying to find out what was wrong. I have telling my (FP) and neur. both said they didn't not know. I stopped my fish oil, that was not it, my aspirin that was not it.
I cut my celexa in half I could tell a big diff. I slowly took myself off it - I could not handle the side effects.
I NO Dr. - and we both know that each medic. reacts the same with each person. I hope this works for you.
Zaba
19 Nov 2011
Be calm, try to shothe yourself with a sweet music, repeating over and over again sweet memories from the time you were healthy... while breathing, breathing, and breathing, to relax.
This what I do when I have anxiety attacks.
Ever heard about Dr Herbert Benson MD, a medical doctor at Massachutts General Hospital? Please ready his last book on Relaxation Revolution (2010). He teaches how to relax and meditate to get rid from these atacks.
He and his team developed a health program in the medical setting (Boston) to treat all patients from any spiritual background: non-religious, atheus, etc
I am practicing his exercices, so far I am not cured but feel better and taking less medications. I am down here (Brazil) thinking on you.
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