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Everything changed after just one pill

Age: 18–25  ·  Duration of use: Less than 1 month  ·  Current status: No, have stopped
Symptoms: Akathisia, Brain zaps, Emotional blunting, Sexual dysfunction, Cognitive impairment, Insomnia, Depersonalization/Derealization, Suicidal ideation, Tinnitus, Neuropathy, Severe anxiety/panic, Muscle/joint pain, Anhedonia, GI disturbances, Dry eyes (no tears while crying), Cannot feel my breath, Suspected POTS, Loss of mental imagery, Loss of inner monologue, Memory issues, Episodes of uncontrollable body shaking, Light and sound sensitivity

This all started after only 1 dose of Celexa. Never took it again. I am really ill because of this still 1 year later. It is horrible. My surroundings and also docs do not have knowledge about this. Please do not ever take an SSRI. I miss myself.

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