11 weeks on citalopram
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I am almost 12 weeks on 10 mg citalopram. The first few weeks I felt quite chilled out if not quite spaced out. My anxiety was very bad before I took it. I have had a few moments of feeling more relaxed but the last month or so it doesmt seem to have improved any. Im not sleeping which also ismt helping at all. My anxiety feels like its just as bad as before I started taking it. Im gathering there is no room for improvement?? Although im not crying anymore it hasnt done much for the anxiety. Im looking for some reassurance from people who take it that it will get better.... Ive tried other antidepressants and just cant tolerate any at all!
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katecogs alison81137
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Recovery comes in patches - good times, bad times, up and down. Sometimes you'll feel like you're back at the beginning. You'll notice small steps at first, like you are already with no crying anymore. Little by little recovery will creep on you. You are on a relatively low dose so it may take a little longer for you.
Just keep going as you are, but also know that the meds are doing their job even if you can't see it.
K x
alison81137 katecogs
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katecogs alison81137
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I'd keep on with the dose you're on. You can always review it with your doctor in time to come - increasing isn't always the answer. Let the dose you're on do its thing.
You will get there x
alison81137 katecogs
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I have the psychiatrist on wed next week. Im certain she will say increase it but im not sure I should now. X
katecogs alison81137
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The psychiatrist may well increase your dose, and again you may feel less anxious by then.
Keep going ...... recovery will come xx
john_vince54836 katecogs
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Still at 10mg .....
katecogs john_vince54836
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Hey thats brilliant!! So pleased that you're beginning to feel the meds are doing their work now. Those occasional axious moments will also disappear eventually too. It will get even better as time goes by. 10mg must be the dose for you - its certainly a dose I always feel good on.
Isn't it great when the future suddenly looks rosy again!
K xx 😄
john_vince54836 katecogs
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Happy to be alive
GOD IS GOOD
katecogs john_vince54836
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K x
john_vince54836 katecogs
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How is everyone ?
katecogs john_vince54836
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K 😀
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katecogs john_vince54836
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jorge_113094 katecogs
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Sparkly40 jorge_113094
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Hi Jorge, I get this as well, u have been on Citalopram for 10 months now and although things are much better my anxiety can flare up from time to time, I get the feeling I'm not really in the room or I find it hard to concentrate on conversation, I get foggy head too, my fear is passing out too it's horrible, when my anxiety hits now I just try to keep busy and not
Let it control me, this has taken quite a while to get to where I am, but don't worry this is all normal and very common xx
vnnyjw jorge_113094
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Hi Jorge, I have the exact same thing going on right now (tingling around the sides of my head and ears feel really hot), which is why I googled those symptoms and found this forum. I have only been on Citalopram for 3 weeks as I'm coming off Wellbutrin (more bad days than good) but reading everything else on this site provides a little comfort.
jorge_113094 Sparkly40
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jorge_113094 vnnyjw
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The first two weeks were pretty rough for me. I have some ok days then the anxiety spikes up. I'm on week 11 and it seems to be getting better.
Sparkly40 jorge_113094
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It does take a while for the tablets to kick in about 6 weeks but once they do you will start to feel more like your old self, some days
Won't be a good as others but they are much better than the darker days I'm sure u have experienced recently but rest assured the tablets are worth it xx
katecogs jorge_113094
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Yes I agree with the others - its quite normal having these weird head sensations / ear pressure, annoying though. This should wear off or lessen, but for a few it doesn't. Some are more sensitive to the meds, though altering the dose may probably help.
There is nothing to fear about having these weird head feelings - nothing will happen, its just the meds. I really doubt you'd pass out ...... but ... if you did, nothing bad will happen. The body's natural reaction after passing out on the floor, is to come round again quickly. I have low-ish blood pressure, and since a child I've often passed out (not much these days) but there's nothing really unpleasant about it, and your body will always recover itself. If you're out when it happens, people will always come to your aid anyway and look after you.
Having ok days mixed with anxiety shows the meds are working well, and in time you'll get more and more ok days and less anxious ones until you'll feel good all the time.
K xx
jorge_113094 katecogs
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Thank you for replying. It's really comforting hearing from another person that can relate to having anxiety.
katecogs jorge_113094
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Yes it is comforting isnt't it - people who haven't suffered with anxiety have no idea what it feels like
jorge_113094 katecogs
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The last couple of days I haven't been able to slow down my thoughts. Today marks 11 full weeks on 20 mg. My head feels so strange and that makes my anxiety spike up. Then because I'm so anxious I feel really tired mentally from the racing thoughts. It's very frustrating.