Celexa vs Xanax and Technique

maxamillion · 07-10-2008, 05:44 AM

Hey guys,
I'm currently taking .5mg of celexa (clonazepam) twice a day. I upped my dossage from .25mg twice a day. I've noticed improvements in my speech and a a definite feeling of less anticipatory stress and anxiety before and while i'm speaking. Even if I do began to stutter, I can easily regroup and start the sentence or word over by simply saying it a little bit softer or slower then continuing on at my regular pace.
I believe the combination of the right kind of mediation and some form of technique that works for you is our best shot at dealing with stuttering. Not necessarily becoming completely fluent but enough so it doesn't bother us as much and we don't feel ashamed and avoid situations and opportunities in our life.
Anyway, my point was to hear what other members who have tried xanax and/or celexa have experienced. So please state what meds and if any technique you used or are still using and if it brought any fluency or even a better way of life for you.

Be YOURSELF · 07-10-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by maxamillion

Hey guys,
I'm currently taking .5mg of celexa (clonazepam) twice a day. I upped my dossage from .25mg twice a day. I've noticed improvements in my speech and a a definite feeling of less anticipatory stress and anxiety before and while i'm speaking. Even if I do began to stutter, I can easily regroup and start the sentence or word over by simply saying it a little bit softer or slower then continuing on at my regular pace.
I believe the combination of the right kind of mediation and some form of technique that works for you is our best shot at dealing with stuttering. Not necessarily becoming completely fluent but enough so it doesn't bother us as much and we don't feel ashamed and avoid situations and opportunities in our life.
Anyway, my point was to hear what other members who have tried xanax and/or celexa have experienced. So please state what meds and if any technique you used or are still using and if it brought any fluency or even a better way of life for you.

Sad to say but I promise you you can never get rid of your stutter with medications, even if you do you will for ever be dependent the drugs

maxamillion · 07-11-2008, 03:16 PM

I never once said that medications would completely get rid of stuttering. I said the combination of meds and technique from therapy is our a best shot at dealing with and possibly reducing stuttering and the negative side effects we feel about our selfs due to stuttering.

katie940 · 07-11-2008, 04:18 PM

Hi there Maxamillion,
I have to agree with you. My 10 year son is now on Day 18 or so of a trial treatment that I have set up with my doctor. He is on Zyprexa 2.5 mg (minimal dosage) and Inderal LA 80 mg (also very minimal dosage) I have to say that I have seen AMAZING results. There are definite side effects, that I am monitoring closely and may have to get off the zyprexa but even my 10 year old son has become a new man and has new self confidence that he never EVER had before. He even comments almost daily and says "Mom look at that I said all that and didn't even stutter" For me that is reason enough to see him smile. Good luck and keep us posted. Try not to pay attention to the negative feedback that you will get here and there on this site. I believe if it is monitered closely and you are smart about it and do your research why not give it a go. If it works for you then keep at it and if it doesn't then you make the choice of trying others or simply stop. I wish you luck.

Derek181 · 07-11-2008, 11:39 PM

there is nothing wrong with taking meds. i dont know why everybody always grills someone when they mention medication. Like if its going to better your life, improve your speech then why in the hell not take it. Like what is the point in life.... to live a happy life and if stuttering makes you unhappy then by all means do whatever possible to improve. katie, its good that you care so much about your son and you have done a lota research to help him live better.

Adrian · 07-12-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek181

there is nothing wrong with taking meds. i dont know why everybody always grills someone when they mention medication. Like if its going to better your life, improve your speech then why in the hell not take it. Like what is the point in life.... to live a happy life and if stuttering makes you unhappy then by all means do whatever possible to improve. katie, its good that you care so much about your son and you have done a lota research to help him live better.

Agreed, I have never understood this either. If someone is taking meds under the supervision of a responsible doctor, who the hell are we to judge? Drugs are certainly not a cure for stuttering but can help, especially with the depression and anxiety that often go with stuttering.

I am confused by the original post though. He refers to celexa (clonazepam), but celexa and clonazepam are completely different drugs.

maxamillion · 07-14-2008, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Adrian

Agreed, I have never understood this either. If someone is taking meds under the supervision of a responsible doctor, who the hell are we to judge? Drugs are certainly not a cure for stuttering but can help, especially with the depression and anxiety that often go with stuttering.

I am confused by the original post though. He refers to celexa (clonazepam), but celexa and clonazepam are completely different drugs.

I"m sorry for the confusion. I'm taking celexa 20mg every morning and Clonazepam .5mg twice a day, somtimes three times a day, if needed. The orginal point of this thread was to compare Clonazepam to Xanax. So if anyone has any experience with either, or both please give us your feedback so we can grow stronger as a group

ratboy · 07-15-2008, 03:53 AM

here's my experience so far:

http://www.stutteringforum.com/forum...ead.php?t=2388

i wrote that yesterday, so... that'd make 11 days i've been so far on zyprexa. i'll tell you all how it goes from here.

Dacos · 07-18-2008, 05:02 AM

Hi
I really dont like to continue with medications. I took xanax for 10 years, it destroyed my nerves, i awoke suddenly without breath at nights. Last week i tryed celexa and i fell terrible I couldnt sleep, i had taquicardia etc.
Reading in internet about cures for stuttering, i found a site where they offer a cure with a natural treatment, i purchased it already and it is a treatment with Bach flowers and autohypnosis, I gonna try this, and i will write here how it works for me. If anyone is interested i can share it for free, the cost for me was $93, I did not read it completely and i dont know how i gonna get the natural remedies..i hope they explain me everything in the program.
Hopefully this work for me...and for anybody who is interested.
David

maxamillion · 07-18-2008, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dacos

Hi
I really dont like to continue with medications. I took xanax for 10 years, it destroyed my nerves, i awoke suddenly without breath at nights. Last week i tryed celexa and i fell terrible I couldnt sleep, i had taquicardia etc.
Reading in internet about cures for stuttering, i found a site where they offer a cure with a natural treatment, i purchased it already and it is a treatment with Bach flowers and autohypnosis, I gonna try this, and i will write here how it works for me. If anyone is interested i can share it for free, the cost for me was $93, I did not read it completely and i dont know how i gonna get the natural remedies..i hope they explain me everything in the program.
Hopefully this work for me...and for anybody who is interested.
David

Dacos, you took xanax for 10 years, wow! What were your experiences and overall feeling towards it now. You said it destroyed your nerves, what do you mean by that?
I'm always interested in trying new techniques and ways to improve stuttering, so definitely keep us posted how this new treatment is going.
Do you have a website where I can read about it? I would be willing to try it along with you

Dacos · 07-18-2008, 05:22 AM

Max
My relation with xanax is a long story. Doctor prescribed it for the panic attacks i had at that time and i know stuttering is directly relate with my chronic anxiety but i never have been treated speciphically for stuttering itself.
You can read about this program in this website, but dont purchase it..i can send you the program by e-mail if you want.

Dacos · 07-18-2008, 05:22 AM

http://www.naturaltherapyforstuttering.com

ratboy · 07-18-2008, 05:57 AM

Dacos, read the third paragraph of the Terms of Service:

"Natural Therapy for Stuttering accepts no liability for the accuracy or completeness or use of, nor any liability to update, the information provided on this site. Also, the information and materials on Natural Therapy for Stuttering are provided "as is”, and the site does not make any warranty of any kind, as to the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of the information or materials."

it REEKS of being a CON. but hey, send whatever they've sent you.

07-10-2008, 05:44 AM	#1
maxamillion Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 55	Celexa vs Xanax and Technique Hey guys, I'm currently taking .5mg of celexa (clonazepam) twice a day. I upped my dossage from .25mg twice a day. I've noticed improvements in my speech and a a definite feeling of less anticipatory stress and anxiety before and while i'm speaking. Even if I do began to stutter, I can easily regroup and start the sentence or word over by simply saying it a little bit softer or slower then continuing on at my regular pace. I believe the combination of the right kind of mediation and some form of technique that works for you is our best shot at dealing with stuttering. Not necessarily becoming completely fluent but enough so it doesn't bother us as much and we don't feel ashamed and avoid situations and opportunities in our life. Anyway, my point was to hear what other members who have tried xanax and/or celexa have experienced. So please state what meds and if any technique you used or are still using and if it brought any fluency or even a better way of life for you.

07-18-2008, 05:02 AM	#9
Dacos Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 9	Natural treatment for stuttering Hi I really dont like to continue with medications. I took xanax for 10 years, it destroyed my nerves, i awoke suddenly without breath at nights. Last week i tryed celexa and i fell terrible I couldnt sleep, i had taquicardia etc. Reading in internet about cures for stuttering, i found a site where they offer a cure with a natural treatment, i purchased it already and it is a treatment with Bach flowers and autohypnosis, I gonna try this, and i will write here how it works for me. If anyone is interested i can share it for free, the cost for me was $93, I did not read it completely and i dont know how i gonna get the natural remedies..i hope they explain me everything in the program. Hopefully this work for me...and for anybody who is interested. David

07-11-2008, 03:16 PM	#3
maxamillion Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 55	I never once said that medications would completely get rid of stuttering. I said the combination of meds and technique from therapy is our a best shot at dealing with and possibly reducing stuttering and the negative side effects we feel about our selfs due to stuttering.

07-11-2008, 04:18 PM	#4
katie940 Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 12	Hi there Maxamillion, I have to agree with you. My 10 year son is now on Day 18 or so of a trial treatment that I have set up with my doctor. He is on Zyprexa 2.5 mg (minimal dosage) and Inderal LA 80 mg (also very minimal dosage) I have to say that I have seen AMAZING results. There are definite side effects, that I am monitoring closely and may have to get off the zyprexa but even my 10 year old son has become a new man and has new self confidence that he never EVER had before. He even comments almost daily and says "Mom look at that I said all that and didn't even stutter" For me that is reason enough to see him smile. Good luck and keep us posted. Try not to pay attention to the negative feedback that you will get here and there on this site. I believe if it is monitered closely and you are smart about it and do your research why not give it a go. If it works for you then keep at it and if it doesn't then you make the choice of trying others or simply stop. I wish you luck.

07-11-2008, 11:39 PM	#5
Derek181 Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: canada Posts: 319	there is nothing wrong with taking meds. i dont know why everybody always grills someone when they mention medication. Like if its going to better your life, improve your speech then why in the hell not take it. Like what is the point in life.... to live a happy life and if stuttering makes you unhappy then by all means do whatever possible to improve. katie, its good that you care so much about your son and you have done a lota research to help him live better.

07-15-2008, 03:53 AM	#8
ratboy Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 108	here's my experience so far: http://www.stutteringforum.com/forum...ead.php?t=2388 i wrote that yesterday, so... that'd make 11 days i've been so far on zyprexa. i'll tell you all how it goes from here.

07-18-2008, 05:22 AM	#11
Dacos Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 9	Max My relation with xanax is a long story. Doctor prescribed it for the panic attacks i had at that time and i know stuttering is directly relate with my chronic anxiety but i never have been treated speciphically for stuttering itself. You can read about this program in this website, but dont purchase it..i can send you the program by e-mail if you want.

07-18-2008, 05:57 AM	#13
ratboy Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 108	Dacos, read the third paragraph of the Terms of Service: "Natural Therapy for Stuttering accepts no liability for the accuracy or completeness or use of, nor any liability to update, the information provided on this site. Also, the information and materials on Natural Therapy for Stuttering are provided "as is”, and the site does not make any warranty of any kind, as to the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of the information or materials." it REEKS of being a CON. but hey, send whatever they've sent you.

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