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natalie56335
natalie56335

Hi all does any one else feel contionus on edge always feeling anxious all day every day .. I have been on my anti depressnt 3 weeks and I'm wondering is it them which is making me feel worse there called citalopram I'm on 30mg any advice would be great thank you

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  • dizzydoll
    dizzydoll natalie56335

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    I'm feeling the same hun I've been on cit 4weeks  but increased my dose only a week ago n I'm still really anxious n have symptoms x
    • dizzydoll
      dizzydoll natalie56335

      Posted

      I know hun I can totally sympathise with you its horrible n I just hope the meds work and soon, whats ur symptoms?
    • natalie56335
      natalie56335 dizzydoll

      Posted

      Constantly on edge and panic attacks .. I got in my head if I dont eat every couple of hours il die it's horrible I put on so much weight x
  • tracie20455
    tracie20455 natalie56335

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    I am on a different medication, four weeks now and only just starting to feel a bit human again! It's very up and down in the beginning and can take your body a bit longer to settle down, but don't be afraid to go back to the doctor and together you can tweek it or change it if you feel it is not right...in the mean time, try your hardest not to shut yourself away, hard i know, but vital to your recovery
    • natalie56335
      natalie56335 tracie20455

      Posted

      Do many people say give them time it's only 3 weeks it's takes up to 6 weeks to work xx
    • tracie20455
      tracie20455 natalie56335

      Posted

      It can take a little bit of time yes, up to 10 weeks! You should just start noticing you have the odd couple of hours that you feel calmer, and then a half a day, then a whole day... But you might also get a day that you feel like you have gone back a little... This is normal... I would say give it another few days and if you don't start to have have a few hours hours where you feel a little better or certainly if it gets much worse, see your doctor again
    • tonya46846
      tonya46846 tracie20455

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      My one med sent me in a frenzy. Ugh so I'm dependent on my ativan which works great until my doc app tmr. What meds do you use Tracie? It seems your doing well on them. ☺
    • tracie20455
      tracie20455 tonya46846

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      I am on prozac, can't remember the dose, but i think it is relatively low, one a day... No side effects. I am also on propranalol and have been for a couple of years to help with migraines. I hate taking tablets if truth be known, but sometimes i just have to give in and use them and when i do i wonder why i have such an issue going on them because i feel almost human again! 
    • natalie56335
      natalie56335 tracie20455

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      Yeah I will ...its so frustrating I'm overeating to calm my anxiety down ! Not good I know .. I just have this rush of fear overtake me .. I also wake up in the night with this fear too xx
    • tonya46846
      tonya46846 tracie20455

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      What do you suffer from Tracie? Mines health anxiety. I'm going to gp tmr to see what he says about adding a antidepressant for my fears.. I take ativan as needed and it works great but he don't want me dependent on them? Not sure why cuz I was on them before and weined off with no side affects. 
    • tracie20455
      tracie20455 tonya46846

      Posted

      Mine is health anxiety also, which has steadily got worse since March 2013 when i was poorly and in hospital, but CBT and prozac seem to be helping me enormously
    • anne240
      anne240 natalie56335

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      My anxiety is the opposite, I find I cannot eat and have lost a great deal of weight.  When I was on anti depressants I put on a lot of weight because I was always hungry, now it is the opposite.  I have saggy skin and look awful.  I wonder if I was better off before.  It was my doctor who said try without anti depressants.  I cannot bear to go back on them, but how do I cope with the anxiety?  What a decision, medication or not?
    • tonya46846
      tonya46846 tracie20455

      Posted

      I was prescribed Prozac 20 mg once a day. Hoping this helps. Can see a Lil difference already. Thanks good to hear Tracie.. I pray I get stronger ❌❌❌
    • tracie20455
      tracie20455 tonya46846

      Posted

      You will! It just takes patience, we all get there in our own time eventually, its horrible at times but with the right support, we get there in the end x
    • anne240
      anne240 tracie20455

      Posted

      How are you feeling now Tracie.  Well done for sticking it out.  I am sure things will improve soon.  
    • tracie20455
      tracie20455 anne240

      Posted

      I'm feeling alot better than i was a few weeks ago thanks Anne...its a little slower getting there than i would like but when i look at how i was, im a different me already👍👍👍
    • anne240
      anne240 tracie20455

      Posted

      That is great Tracie.  Do you think taking medication is the reason?
    • tracie20455
      tracie20455 anne240

      Posted

      Yes, without a doubt! And CBT is helping too... Combination of the both of them, and great support from my parents a few close friends and an absolute desperate will to get better, i'm getting there slowly!
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