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So I finally spoke up to my Dr...

mariahd43mariahd43 member
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So I finally mentioned something to my doctor (PCP) last night at my physical. He prescribed Celexa (20mg) and we'll give it a whirl until the Spring and can re-evaluate then. He said it may be more of a seasonal depression thing at this point (7 months PP) than "baby blues". We'll see, I'm willing to give it a try! Anyone else taking this med/dosage? I've never been on any meds other than birth control before.. 
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Re: So I finally spoke up to my Dr...

  • EveryNameIWantIsTakenEveryNameIWantIsTaken member
    I was on Celexa 20mg for about 2 months and just got bumped up to 30mg this past week.  It's worked really well for me and I could tell a huge difference within a couple days.  The reason she bumped me was because the irritability with everything was creeping back, and the exhaustion was starting to show again, but it wasn't anywhere near the force it was unmedicated.  I've also lost some weight since taking it (good thing for me) because it's helped me to stop emotional eating.
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  • Ardmhs83Ardmhs83 member

    My general dr put me on 10mgs of Celexa at first...I gave it 6 (awful) weeks and it did nothing for me!  Hated it!  My dr did nothing about it!!!!  This is what pissed me off the most.  I finally had to take my health into my own hands and see a professional (a psyciatrist) who knows what they are doing when prescribing these meds.  I also found a great therapist.  I was diagnosed with PPD/PPA at 7 months PP.  It can happen w/in the first year after birth...so it may be the real thing.  Besides the baby blues only last for a couple of weeks and it is totally normal.  PPD lasts much, much longer and isn't normal.  Big difference.  I hope the meds work for you and you don't have to do more digging like I did, but just in case wanted to give you the info.

    Good luck!

    PPD/PPA Mom...it has been super hard, but I'm making it! Slow steps...
    Mom to Carter (6), and Calianne (1).  
    Proud VBAC, natural birth, breastfeeding, cloth diapering momma!


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