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Old 04-22-2004, 11:43 PM   #1
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Coming off Cipramil.....

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.
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Re: Coming off Cipramil.....

Hi Chris and welcome to the boards

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 *****. CBT is the best stress reducer around and once you learn the tools they are with you wherever you go

Good luck!

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Re: Coming off Cipramil.....

Hey,
thanks for the reply billy. What does CBT stand for ?
I'll definitely give the book a try.
thanks again.
chris

 
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Re: Coming off Cipramil.....

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

 
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Re: Coming off Cipramil.....

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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

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