"i have used celexa and its generic since 2001. i had suffered from undiagnosed anxiety and depression for years before seeking therapy and medication. at first celexa was a godsend. in the space of 3 weeks i went from 8 severe anxiety attacks a day less than 8 in the last 9 years. i became more outgoing and confident as a result. i did and continue to have side effects. the long terms effects are basically flat effect, weight gain, increased appetite (i don&#039;t need either of those) and sexual indifference. the later is very difficult to live with as you might imagine. i have tried to ween myself off celexa once, in 2005, and it was an unqualified disaster. i guess i&#039;m a &quot;lifer&quot;."