I was prescribed this drug earlier this week as I suffer with GAD...

I know nothing about Celexa nor GAD. However I do understand your frustration concerning doctors who prescribe without a care. I honestly believe that most doctors know very little about medications. My father was overdosed. He died as a result. I have a report from a medical expert that confirms the dosage was excessive and that it was not standard care. It is a legal mess but to make a long story short, there is not a damn thing I can do about it. the only recourse I have is to continue to tell my father's story in hopes that I can make some awareness.

Thank you for your kind reply and know that I am s very sorry to hear about your father's needless passing. How I wish you could sue his doctor for being negligent as far to many doctors write scripes without a clue.
I should know, I was once a nurse. I think that is one reason I don't trust doctors. I've seen to many who plain don't care and think that they are God's gift and so arrogrant. They never keep up with the latest drugs so they rely on the Pharmaceutical Reps. to tell them. This is absurd! And did you know the perks your doctor gets from these Reps? It would curl your hair. I'd write my own prescriptions if I could as I feel I know more than my doctor and he doesn't like it. I've actually gone through 5 doctors in the last 8 years as I got fed up with their attitudes and lack of concern and pawning me off to other doctors.
Please know that I know what you're feeling. My mom died because I believe it was due to all the different meds she was put on over 14 years. She suffered from clinical depression and had taken so many different medications before the doctor found one that helped but all it did was help her sleep as without it, she'd be awake pacing all night. It is sad that things like this can happen in this country but look at the recent death of Heath Ledger. He had prescription meds in his room but his doctor evidentally failed to tell him not to take certain ones together. It's so sad. I wish you and your family peace. I will tell you that no matter how many years pass by, you never get over losing your parents or loved ones. I also lost my oldest brother this past september. He was only 58 but had hypertension and diabetes, both were uncontrolled and he didn't care. He ate what he wanted and seldom took his medication because he didn't like side effects. I take meds too for hypertension and hate the side effects but I don't want to have a stroke or heart attack, so I put up with feeling tired and having some dizziness. Again, please know I am sorry about your loss. May you find peace.