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6 weeks on citalopram ☹️☹️☹️

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rob37052
rob37052

hi there anybody

really really need some advice please anyone, i've been on citalopram for over 6 weeks and feel just awful, im on 20 mg & just feel super dreadful, i went to see my doctor and she said it was too early to tell really, when are they gunna kick in!!!! any advice would be awsome as feel very low at minute

appreciate any advice.......thanks

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  • lois95799
    lois95799 rob37052

    Posted

    i would say 12 weeks to feel some relief.best regards

    • rob37052
      rob37052 lois95799

      Posted

      thanks for reply, i was kind of lead to believe 4-6 weeks!!! somebody else said can take 3-6 months! i just want to feel myself again! feel really out of sort and strange almost dreamlike, i just need reassurance its normal

      i hope your good

      thanks lois for reply

    • lois95799
      lois95799 rob37052

      Posted

      everything you are feeling is within the norm of this med.

  • Carl1811
    Carl1811 rob37052

    Posted

    Hi rob

    We're all different so for some people it may take longer than others to start feeling the benefits of the meds. For most people it genuinely takes upto 3 months to get into your system but like I said we're all different so it could take longer.

    Just hang in there and give it at least a good 3 months. Just try and take care of yourself in that time and it will help with recovery.

    • rob37052
      rob37052 Carl1811

      Posted

      hi carl

      thanks for reply, i was on 10 mg for 4 weeks then 20 mg for 6 weeks now, i seem to be stuck in a dreamlike state, a feeling of unreality, confusion & sudden fear!! i just want to be my old self again & feel i cannot talk to anyone about it, i guess i need reasurrance that its normal ☹

    • Carl1811
      Carl1811 rob37052

      Posted

      Hi rob

      It sounds like you are suffering from depersonalization which is a side effect of these meds plus with heightened anxiety it only makes it worse. Its perfectly normal even though it does feel abit strange. I had it for the first few weeks but it did eventually go away when my anxiety started to calm down.

      Just keep taking these meds and find ways to keep busy and relax your mind. You will start feeling like your old self soon enough.

    • dubry7605074
      dubry7605074 rob37052

      Posted

      All normal side effects. They will subside in time. Youre probably experiencing effects from dosage change also. I too was in a horrible place until the meds started working well. Stick with it and be kind to yourself. Get some treadmill time in. It helped me tremendously. Good luck man. This forum is awesome for advice.

    • rob37052
      rob37052 dubry7605074

      Posted

      hi dubry

      thanks for reply

      i feel like im on abit of a rollercoaster at min, to the outside world you seem fine but inside your head its like a raging fire out of control! you just feel awful and carnt see the finish line, its great being able to speak to people on here.....it helps soooo much, you always seem to feel your the only person on the planet that feels like this!!!!!

  • gsquez77
    gsquez77 rob37052

    Posted

    Yeah my Doc also said 4 to 6 weeks as well.

    I have been on them almost 9 weeks.

    How long does it take like 12 weeks?

  • gsquez77
    gsquez77 rob37052

    Posted

    Yeah my Doc also said 4 to 6 weeks as well.

    I have been on them almost 9 weeks.

    How long does it take like 12 weeks?

    • rob37052
      rob37052 gsquez77

      Posted

      hi gsquez

      how do you feel after 9 weeks?

      what kind of ups and downs are you having if any?

      i hope i feel better soon, i guess its the not knowing & the way you feel just super awful is difficult

      i hope your good

  • gsquez77
    gsquez77 rob37052

    Posted

    Hey Rob! Same here ups and downs.

    Mornings are bad and days are up and down. Evenings are lil better for a bit.

    Im on Celexa 20mg for almost 9 weeks and still not there yet.

    Im not working now so alot of down time.

    I try to get out for walk and exercise at bit.

    What

    side effects have you had on celexa thus far? The doc wants to up dose to 30 but im nervous about it.

    Thanks Rob for the response!

    • rob37052
      rob37052 gsquez77

      Posted

      hi gsquez

      my doc wants me to stay on 20 mg for a little while & im ok with that i guess.

      for the first few weeks i had actual full blown panic attack twice, that only lasted 1-2 mins but boy they came out of nowhere! , i felt nausous and had a really dry mouth but the biggie for me is this feeling of unreality & a dreamlike state like im not really there! it makes me feel horrible , like im an outsider looking in, ive had a few really panicy situations like i went to get my hair cut last week, while i was waiting i could feel myself slipping away!

      it sounds silly i know but i just keep remembering everybodys advice just hang in there!!

      thanks for reply

      i hope your good

  • Potatoghost
    Potatoghost rob37052

    Posted

    Hi rob37052 it's been a few more weeks since your last post and was wandering how you are getting on now x

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