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20mg Cit - 30mg Cit

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sammytka03
sammytka03

Hi, is anyone still about on this post? For years iv suffed with aniexty.. back in 2005 i was agrophobia an never left my bedroom! I finally seeked help in 2012 after having my little boy. I was placed on 10mg off Cit, they helped and took the edge off. After a 9year relationship breakdown i increased to 20mg.. now to date after having my 3rd child my aniexty is at an all time high.. i shake i feel dizzy all the time my GP has increased my dose to 30mg im on day4.. im really begining to get ‘house bound’ again and that for me is a massiv NO NO!! Does the increase in dose work? i feel some side effects again witch to me is a good thing as it shows there taking effect? Thoughts, advice anything im goin MAAAAD!!! 

Sammy x

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  • joanne58498
    joanne58498 sammytka03

    Posted

    Hi Sammy. I have been on an increase from 20mg to 30mg for 4 days too. I feel a few side effects but not as bad as when I restarted taking them at 20mg. My anxiety and panic was unbearable. It's very likely that a change in dose can make your symptoms worse. For now try to do whatever makes you the most comfortable and phone yoyr Drs first thing in the morning. They may be able to give you something else to help take the edge of while you adjust. I know how you feel and it's worse than anything. I hope this helps and you feel better soon. Deep breaths xxx Jo

    • sammytka03
      sammytka03 joanne58498

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply.. im sceptical about going onto Diazapan so im going to carry on as i am and give it time. I have alot off support around me and my OH is fantastic! Iv also been diagnosed with an inner ear problem call labyrinth witch is coursein the dizziness but has flared uo my aniexty - time thats all i keep hearing.. so time is what il give. I hope your doing okay on your increase day 3 was awful the side effects really go to me yesturday! Here if you want to talk - a human diary smile good luck!! X
    • joanne58498
      joanne58498 sammytka03

      Posted

      Thanks. I'm now weaning off the diazepam. Was on it for 2 weeks. Going to half the dose for a week then go on a quarter. More good days than bad and I definitely feel the mornings are worse. I keep busy and stick to a comfortable routine. I find that helps. Likewise always here if you need to talk xx

    • sammytka03
      sammytka03 joanne58498

      Posted

      Mornigs are the worst for me too.. i tend to make several cups off tea do the washing an tbh the children keep me busy but i can be easly irratable towards anything that interupts my ‘focus’ this is such a hard illness sad x
    • joanne58498
      joanne58498 sammytka03

      Posted

      It is awful. Worse than anything else I have ever had. I find my own mind creates a worse atmosphere. If I can be busy...doing jobs or chatting with people it really helps. No appetite to start with but gets a little better as the day goes on and I feel more relaxed. Going to try a weighted blanket too xx
    • sammytka03
      sammytka03 joanne58498

      Posted

      Morning, hope yourv woken up feeling okay? My morning isnt goin too bad tbh feeling a little lighter in the head smile what iv tought myself is that the day might not be good but the hours can be.. so if i have a bad three hours in the morning doesnt mean im goin to have a bad hour or two in the afternoon - so so far so good with my mornin (yes its still early) hello 4 month old bubba chattin away to me smile ! Whats a weighted blanket.? The thing with me is that atm for the oast 2 weeks iv made myself some what house bound just takin a daily trip to the shop. And the thought off people arohnd mebbar my imediate famaily brings me into a dizzy spell.. do u expreiance dizziness with you aniexty,? Hope you have a good day smile 

      Sammy xx

    • joanne58498
      joanne58498 sammytka03

      Posted

      Hi. Today is my daughter's 13th birthday so I had to get up and get ready which was good. Had people in and out which was a good distraction and managed to go out for lunch. I like you try to live hour by hour. If I feel bad I say that the next hour it may pass. It's all about retraining the brain and how it reacts to anxiety and panic. I do feel dizziness when I get anxious and feel very tired. The weighted blanket is a heavier blanket to treat anxiety depression insomnia autism and adhd. Google it. it works on grounding your body. Boosting serotonin and decreasing cortisol. I have ordered one. Its 150 quid but if it works it will be worth it. I'll keep you posted and hope you have a good day xx

  • lois95799
    lois95799 sammytka03

    Posted

    Please ask your doctor for diazapam to make your higher dose increase more manageable...
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