Mood Fluxuations On Meds...

I started taking medication, Celexa 20mg / day September 17th.

Although I have some really good days, which I never had before, I find myself falling down, so to speak, with depression and anxiety again. It does not last too long but I am afraid and do not want to go to that place again. It hurts real bad in that low place.

School is stressing me out. I am already fearful of next semester. My Capstone class starts next week and I have not got the book yet. I am worried about failing the math in January.

I have to finish this paper by Thursday and I am only on page 6.
Work today. Gotta give myself to my clients...they need me. They are in worse shape than me. I need to just snap out of it. I just want to lay around and do nothing.

Good day, Twinmommy38!
I'm glad the medication seems to be having a positive effect for you. It is tempting to draw a connection between the low days and the increased stress of school. Additionally, my impression is you have a full, perhaps "crowded" life. All of that can affect the medication's effectiveness (though not necessarily).

And it is always possible you're just plain tired from all your responsibilities without any reference to the depression or medication.

I hope in the midst of everything you can find time for yourself. Even with meds, rest and sleep are precious. Wishing you refreshment and success!

Perhaps your medication needs to be increased, but this is always done slowly, in order to observe for any side effects. You should continue to get better. I have some idea what you mean by the low place you speak of. Your trips there should steadily decrease as your medication is adjusted or even changed, if necessary. You are fortunate to be getting a positive result from the first medication you have been tried on. I agree with the above responder that you have life stresses which may be difficult to treat with medication alone. You may find much improvement once you have written your paper and accomplished some of your educational goals, as this should relieve some stress. They say a busy life is a happy life, but there is always too much of a good thing! Blessings on You ~ billieJ

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