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Posted by linkadge on February 15, 2003, at 10:22:32
I went manic on 10 mg of Celexa. The doctor took me off of it and put me on Lithium. I also take Fish oil on my own.
I have been expereiencing extreme rage. The likes of which I have never understood before. I just want to break every single object and crush every single person. Every single thing iritates me. I have never been like this before.
What sort of effect does fish oil have on anger?
I know it is most likely the Celexa drop, but its been three weeks, I can't take it anymore I want to drill open my head and rip my amygdala out?How could god create a part of the brain so damn punishing. This is not who I am.
Linkadge
Posted by JohnL on February 15, 2003, at 11:38:18
In reply to how long will this rage last, posted by linkadge on February 15, 2003, at 10:22:32
Just my gut instinct here, but I don't think it's the Celexa or the fish oil. I would be a lot more suspect of the lithium.
Fish oil seems benign enough. And such a low dose of Celexa for a short time is no big deal. It's the lithium.
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Posted by dreamerz on February 15, 2003, at 12:30:41
In reply to how long will this rage last, posted by linkadge on February 15, 2003, at 10:22:32
I'm not saying it's the fish oil (so many kinds/strengths etc) but I took fish oil long ago with my AD. I experienced anger/irritation that stopped when I ceased fish oil.
This probably is a rare thing..I'm now cautious about over counter meds .
Just my xperience..be well soon.
Posted by Dysfunk on February 15, 2003, at 14:26:38
In reply to how long will this rage last, posted by linkadge on February 15, 2003, at 10:22:32
I had the rage on Effexor. It sucks! I think it meant the medicine wasn't right for me. I became a diff. person too, having what I call "melt downs", not to mention violent dreams. I would try something else if I were you...this med is obviously not making you a better you.
Posted by Patient on February 15, 2003, at 15:03:04
In reply to how long will this rage last, posted by linkadge on February 15, 2003, at 10:22:32
Hello,
How long were you taking 10 mg. Celexa?
If you go to any of the SSRI, SNRI (Effexor), or other serotonergic drug boards at the RxList site, you will find that many people that have gone off of these drugs complain of rage problem. Even the nurse at my doctor's office complained of this when we talked about Celexa. She said she wanted to blow up over little things, only a few days after stopping the Celexa.
I had the same experience when I discontinued Celexa-it took about 4 to 7 days-when this rage problem occured. I was taking 20 mg for about 4 months. By week two it was so bad (emotional rollercoaster) I went back on Celexa, but started to take 20mg every other day.
You might consider changing your Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) from fish oil source to another source, such as borage oil, grape seed oil, and primrose oil. The difference being that fish oil contains omega-3 EFAs (including alpha-linolenic and eicosapentaenoic acid), to vegetable, legume, and nut oils containing omega-6 EFAs, which includes linoleic and gamma-linolenic acids.
I don't know how long the rage will last. If it is a withdrawal symptom, then it should go away eventually.
You might consider taking L-tyrosine amino acid supplement. Also, taurine supplement as well as a vitamin B complex (3 a day dosage) may be of help. Take the amino acids between meals on an empty stomach, separately. Ask your doctor about it.
Posted by Ritch on February 15, 2003, at 23:03:51
In reply to how long will this rage last, posted by linkadge on February 15, 2003, at 10:22:32
> I went manic on 10 mg of Celexa. The doctor took me off of it and put me on Lithium. I also take Fish oil on my own.
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> I have been expereiencing extreme rage. The likes of which I have never understood before. I just want to break every single object and crush every single person. Every single thing iritates me. I have never been like this before.
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> What sort of effect does fish oil have on anger?
> I know it is most likely the Celexa drop, but its been three weeks, I can't take it anymore I want to drill open my head and rip my amygdala out?
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> How could god create a part of the brain so damn punishing. This is not who I am.
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Need to tell your doctor ASAP about this stuff. You may need a different antimanic. Have you seen your doctor and discussed this? What did he/she say?
Posted by SLS on February 17, 2003, at 22:41:17
In reply to how long will this rage last, posted by linkadge on February 15, 2003, at 10:22:32
> I went manic on 10 mg of Celexa. The doctor took me off of it and put me on Lithium. I also take Fish oil on my own.
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> I have been expereiencing extreme rage. The likes of which I have never understood before. I just want to break every single object and crush every single person. Every single thing iritates me. I have never been like this before.
Hi.I think it might be the fish oil. Can you remember when the episodes of rage began relative to your starting the oil?
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