CBarrett
04-23-2004, 02:43 AM
Hey,
Iv'e used a lot of psychiatric drugs in the past 5 years. Ultimately my goal is to not use any. I just returned to the U.S after spending 9 months in Australia visiting my brother. In which case my doctor mentioned cipramil to me. I used it for a few months. Then got scared 'cause of all the side effects i was reading about ( in particular - sexual dysfunction - Iv'e been battling with it for the last few years, and im 22 years old. I dont want it to get any worse or use something that can contribute to it. ) I was fine for a few weeks. I tapered off for a few days like my doc said. However he did mention it could cause some things like insomnia and headaches if you dont stay on like you should for at least 6 months, but it should subside relatively quickly as long as you taper yourself off. Everything was fine until a recurring skin problem that really effects my self esteem "flared up" again. I thought I'd use it just to get over this "bad time". Its been a week now and I can barely ejaculate at all, my sexual desire is extremely low. I know its probably because i haven't passed the first two weeks yet but i just feel like i dont want any part of this anymore. I will taper off in the next few days. I haven't seen a doc in the U.S ( since returning ) about it, but will follow the advice of the doctor i saw in australia and taper off and see how i feel. The side effects - headaches, nausea, etc. dont really bother me, but how long before the effects of the medication actually wear off ? Im mostly concerned about my anxiety getting worse as a result of me coming off the meds. My other concern is how long it will take for my libido to rise back up.
Chris
Iv'e used a lot of psychiatric drugs in the past 5 years. Ultimately my goal is to not use any. I just returned to the U.S after spending 9 months in Australia visiting my brother. In which case my doctor mentioned cipramil to me. I used it for a few months. Then got scared 'cause of all the side effects i was reading about ( in particular - sexual dysfunction - Iv'e been battling with it for the last few years, and im 22 years old. I dont want it to get any worse or use something that can contribute to it. ) I was fine for a few weeks. I tapered off for a few days like my doc said. However he did mention it could cause some things like insomnia and headaches if you dont stay on like you should for at least 6 months, but it should subside relatively quickly as long as you taper yourself off. Everything was fine until a recurring skin problem that really effects my self esteem "flared up" again. I thought I'd use it just to get over this "bad time". Its been a week now and I can barely ejaculate at all, my sexual desire is extremely low. I know its probably because i haven't passed the first two weeks yet but i just feel like i dont want any part of this anymore. I will taper off in the next few days. I haven't seen a doc in the U.S ( since returning ) about it, but will follow the advice of the doctor i saw in australia and taper off and see how i feel. The side effects - headaches, nausea, etc. dont really bother me, but how long before the effects of the medication actually wear off ? Im mostly concerned about my anxiety getting worse as a result of me coming off the meds. My other concern is how long it will take for my libido to rise back up.
Chris
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billy7772
04-23-2004, 02:30 PM
Hi Chris and welcome to the boards :wave:
I was on meds for many years before I found CBT and it cured me and got me off meds in a remarkably short period of time. CBT is not like other talk therapy, it's all about using the tools to learn to think more clearly and accurately about things and once you do your anxiety, panic and depression will miraculously begin to lift before your eyes. My favorite starter book on CBT is "Been There, Done That? Do This! by Sam Obitz. CBT is the best stress reducer around and once you learn the tools they are with you wherever you go :angel:
Good luck!
Billy
I was on meds for many years before I found CBT and it cured me and got me off meds in a remarkably short period of time. CBT is not like other talk therapy, it's all about using the tools to learn to think more clearly and accurately about things and once you do your anxiety, panic and depression will miraculously begin to lift before your eyes. My favorite starter book on CBT is "Been There, Done That? Do This! by Sam Obitz. CBT is the best stress reducer around and once you learn the tools they are with you wherever you go :angel:
Good luck!
Billy
CBarrett
04-24-2004, 03:29 AM
Hey,
thanks for the reply billy. What does CBT stand for ?
I'll definitely give the book a try.
thanks again.
chris
thanks for the reply billy. What does CBT stand for ?
I'll definitely give the book a try.
thanks again.
chris
hry33
04-24-2004, 02:40 PM
to chris,
cipramil is called celexa in the USA
it often reduces anxiety, panic attacks and depression, when stopped, the med is out of your system soon and the sexual problems, etc should stop soon
the book been there done that is disapointing, and is being promoted on this and other boards, presumably by the author, as its been self published
the promoter should be paying the managment for the advertising, IMO
cipramil is called celexa in the USA
it often reduces anxiety, panic attacks and depression, when stopped, the med is out of your system soon and the sexual problems, etc should stop soon
the book been there done that is disapointing, and is being promoted on this and other boards, presumably by the author, as its been self published
the promoter should be paying the managment for the advertising, IMO
billy7772
04-25-2004, 02:31 PM
Hey,
thanks for the reply billy. What does CBT stand for ?
I'll definitely give the book a try.
thanks again.
chris
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Let me know if you have any other questions :)
Billy
thanks for the reply billy. What does CBT stand for ?
I'll definitely give the book a try.
thanks again.
chris
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Let me know if you have any other questions :)
Billy
billy7772
04-25-2004, 02:45 PM
to chris,
cipramil is called celexa in the USA
it often reduces anxiety, panic attacks and depression, when stopped, the med is out of your system soon and the sexual problems, etc should stop soon
the book been there done that is disapointing, and is being promoted on this and other boards, presumably by the author, as its been self published
the promoter should be paying the managment for the advertising, IMO
Hry-
Sorry you didn't like the book. I have always enjoyed my exchanges with you but feel like I am being attacked here for recommending the book? I am not the author and not affiliated with the Obitz book in any way other than it being an integral part of my recovery. I make no secret that I think CBT and the Obitz book are the way to go. If I wanted someone to start eating Italian food I'd recommend my favorite restaurant and not the Olive Garden. I never said it was a panacea, just my favorite starter book on CBT so that's why I recommend it. Not everyone likes Oprah and I don't expect everyone to share my enthusiasm with the book but most of the people I have recommended it to have found it useful. Even CBT is only 80-90% effective so should I stop recommending it because some people fail with it?
Take care.
Billy
cipramil is called celexa in the USA
it often reduces anxiety, panic attacks and depression, when stopped, the med is out of your system soon and the sexual problems, etc should stop soon
the book been there done that is disapointing, and is being promoted on this and other boards, presumably by the author, as its been self published
the promoter should be paying the managment for the advertising, IMO
Hry-
Sorry you didn't like the book. I have always enjoyed my exchanges with you but feel like I am being attacked here for recommending the book? I am not the author and not affiliated with the Obitz book in any way other than it being an integral part of my recovery. I make no secret that I think CBT and the Obitz book are the way to go. If I wanted someone to start eating Italian food I'd recommend my favorite restaurant and not the Olive Garden. I never said it was a panacea, just my favorite starter book on CBT so that's why I recommend it. Not everyone likes Oprah and I don't expect everyone to share my enthusiasm with the book but most of the people I have recommended it to have found it useful. Even CBT is only 80-90% effective so should I stop recommending it because some people fail with it?
Take care.
Billy