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Posted by jaynee on November 12, 2003, at 18:18:29
I have to go see a shrink again, because I need to try something different or add something to Celexa. I realize after being on Manerix that I need something to give me an energy boost. The Manerix though, didn't really help with my depressive thoughts. I like how I feel on Celexa, but it is not perfect.
Any suggestions on what I could add to Celexa?
I am thinking about Provigil? Any positive experiences?
Thanks.
Posted by Searchlight on November 13, 2003, at 0:05:28
In reply to What can I add to Celexa to get motiviation?, posted by jaynee on November 12, 2003, at 18:18:29
Hi Jaynee
I too am on Celexa (60 mgs daily), but it is not really helping me. I also wanted a boost and was given Provigil. It is not a stimulant, it only helps keep one awake (as it was originally perscibed for narcolepsy). All it did for me was keep me from a proper nap even though I still felt very, very tired. This is just my experience. Good luck, everyone is different in his or her response.
Posted by Bill LL on November 13, 2003, at 9:38:46
In reply to What can I add to Celexa to get motiviation?, posted by jaynee on November 12, 2003, at 18:18:29
I have the same problem on Lexapro (newer version of Celexa). I'm not familiar with Manerex. The only immediate and foolproof cure that I have is drinking a cherry coke (NOT diet and NOT caffeine free). Right away it gives me motivation and energy which lasts at least several hours.
Other remedies include Wellbutrin, Ritalin, Adderal, and Concerta.
> I have to go see a shrink again, because I need to try something different or add something to Celexa. I realize after being on Manerix that I need something to give me an energy boost. The Manerix though, didn't really help with my depressive thoughts. I like how I feel on Celexa, but it is not perfect.
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> Any suggestions on what I could add to Celexa?
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> I am thinking about Provigil? Any positive experiences?
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> Thanks.
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on November 14, 2003, at 10:38:29
In reply to What can I add to Celexa to get motiviation?, posted by jaynee on November 12, 2003, at 18:18:29
I've had to deal with this problem myself many times while on SSRI antidepressants, and currently I take Prozac 20mg (which does sap my motivation a bit). One idea which may help is adding Wellbutrin to the Celexa. This is a very common combination, and the boosted norepinephrine and dopamine from Wellbutrin could be very helpful (provided that you're not someone who's hypersensitive to Wellbutrin). I use amphetamines (currently Adderall XR 30mg) to help control this problem, and just two days ago my doctor added Levoxyl to the mix so we'll see how that goes.
Other possibilities include dopamine agonists (drugs normally reserved for Parkinson's disease: e.g. Mirapex, Symmetrel, Requip, Parlodel), Sinemet (carbidopa/levodopa), Eldepryl, Strattera, or Edronax.
Posted by jaynee on November 14, 2003, at 20:12:01
In reply to What can I add to Celexa to get motiviation?, posted by jaynee on November 12, 2003, at 18:18:29
I see my pdoc on Wed, so I will let you all know what he says and what he prescribes. I sometimes wonder if the lack of motivation isn't just some weird type of underlying anxiety. A type of insidious anxiety, one that is hard to pin point. I will get dressed to go and workout, but then I won't go. Weird. I like Celexa for the "who gives a s#it attitude", but something is just not quite right. I have been taking an ativan about .5mg for 3 days now, and it seems to help me keep more focused and really helps my stomach. But is also makes me kind of sleepy. So who knows.
Thanks again, for the help and I will let you know what happens.
I am starting to think maybe I need something to chill me out more, instead of perk me up?
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