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I was SO hoping you were going to be lucky and just not have side effects, because you started out so well! Did the nausea start when you increased to a full dose? Maybe the dose is too high for you - someone mentioned that as a possibility for me, back when I was feeling so awful, because I'm so tiny now. I know you have the same weight issue, so maybe that's part of the problem? I'd talk to the doctor, for sure. I know the side effects are part of the deal, but if it's making you *more* miserable, that defeats the purpose of the AD, I'd think.

Poor thing. Hope you get it straightened out and feel better.

I hate to admit it now, because it's going to sound like I'm gloating, but I'm doing GREAT. I still have a few of the side effects - the D and cramping, and my sleep schedule is still completely screwed up (although now I'm not sleeping, instead of sleeping too much). I wouldn't say my mood has improved, but I'm 1,000 times less anxious already - I'm so much calmer. I feel like my old self again! And if I'm not feeling the full effects yet, because I've only been on it for 2 weeks... well, I can't wait to see how much better it's going to get!

The only real problem I'm having is that I'm also trying to get used to birth control at the same time, and the BC side effects are messing with the positive effects of the AD. For a week, I WAS hungry all the time, and I was loving it. Then I started a new cycle of the BC, and my appetite is gone again. I may just quit the BC and take my chances... I can't afford to stop eating again!

Hang in there, Tina... maybe the Celexa isn't the right AD for you, but don't rule them all out yet. I'd call the doctor. Good luck, and hope you feel better!

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