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Hi everyone, I've been on 20mg of CIT since end of Aug last year. I'm feeling a 100% better than I was back then. I have no physical symptoms, but some mornings can still feel slightly off, not everyday and it doesn't last all day like it used to, but is this normal?? I was wondering if I should increase by 5mg? TIA
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yuss88 denise1306
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hi denise! ive gone through soooooo many old posts here including all those by katecogs and the tiny bit of morning anxiety is the last bit to go. i have seen that it takes some people longer than others - 7, 8, 9 months but it seems from your post you are miles better and the meds have worked. keep doing what you are doing and eventually it will go. i worry about dose increases as it brings the side effects and blips again, but that is just me. i have been on 10mg escitalopram (equal to 20mg citalopram) for 4 months and i feel 80-85% better
thomas56261 denise1306
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Seems like you are doing great, i feel like i am 85-90% plus there myself and i think the anxiety symptom that bugs people the most is the last to leave.. Personally i wouldn't increase and i think you will get there over time.. I done the dare bootcamp a few weeks ago and for 10 days they have a morning routine which may help you.
No caffeine for the 10 days.
denise1306 thomas56261
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Hi Thomas, thanks for your reply. Apart from 2 ( not sure if I could manage it, but have heard about it) and 5, I already do that and I drink decaff! It's the setbacks that get me everytime lol
yuss88 thomas56261
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hi thomas! how long have you been on citalopram now and how are your blips now? i have been on it for 4 months, i feel about 80% better, still getting blips though that last up to a week but they are not as bad as the blips i got in the first three months
thomas56261 yuss88
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I am about 6/7 months now and blips are not as bad for sure, i rem Jan i had one really bad one but since then have been shorter and better, and tbh the last month has been the best yet. Saying that i had some derealization over the weekend which i havent had in a long time, but its all about how you react when it comes around. I have got better with dealing with the blips also..
Denise for the cold shower part, start off slow, put down water a bit to cold and then colder the next day, try with 10 seconds fiorst day and 20 the next.. ive been doing it 3 weeks now and it def clears the sleepness the next morning...
yuss88 thomas56261
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thanks thomas for your reply! i am really glad to learn of your progress! i am week 18 and seem to be having another week long blip, i am a bit disappointed as i was hoping my blips would get shorter by now! but on the positive side it has been more manageable than previous blips even though i feel anxious and crappy until the afternoon. when did your blips get shorter and milder - and do you feel like you go longer in between blips now? i seem to get a blip every few weeks
thomas56261 yuss88
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It is really hard to say.. but it is important you stop putting time/dates on things and kind of let it be.. easier said than done and i done the same as you and still do at times.. but you have to let it be and it will get better.. I want to say the last 2 months have been better.. But i am actually having a s****y enough week this week, i feel like i have had a head cold for weeks.. not sure if it is anxiety or head flu.. But saying that i am working, going to miami this weekend, going home to ireland next month.. so i am living my life as best i can and let anxiety be there if it wishes..
yuss88 thomas56261
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you are absolutely right - it is something i accepted today - that i need to stop putting a deadline or i will be disappointed. i was thinking 6 months for full recovery but now i am thinking i just have to accept that this is my life for now. i have to start living my life normally and take the anxiety with me, even though during blips that can be hard, but i am getting better at it 😃