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elizabeth20203
elizabeth20203

Hi all, I am getting really bad Anxiety especially in the mornings, not sleeping either, i am on Citalopram for last three weeks and the side effects are awful. My anxiety has increased. Any positive feedback please. 

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  • jmcg2014
    jmcg2014 elizabeth20203

    Posted

    Have you considered therapy instead of meds? Its every bit or more effective. I refuse meds because of side effects, therapy works for me
    • elizabeth20203
      elizabeth20203 jmcg2014

      Posted

      Thanks for reply, how do i get therapy do i speak to the GP and is it a referal system? I am going to try and see GP next week if i can get an appointment, I think i will still need meds for now as i won't be able to cope at the moment and waiting times could be weeks away.
    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 elizabeth20203

      Posted

      Yes your gp will refer you to psychotherapy and they will work with u to find the best type of therapy. Long term therapy is always best, medication isn't really for long term use - even though it is prescribed long term. I always look sy it as, therapy aims to help you resolve issues so they are no longer distressing. Medication does not resolve, it just masks symptoms
    • elizabeth20203
      elizabeth20203 jmcg2014

      Posted

      Thanks i will talk to GP, I don't intend to take long term meds,  just need a little help till i can get some therapy. 
    • amy89817
      amy89817 elizabeth20203

      Posted

      Also, this medication is not generally for the short term as the side effects at the start and end are bad and dosages quite often need to be changed. 
    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 elizabeth20203

      Posted

      There often is a wait for therapy but it really is worth it, good luck with it :-)
  • amy89817
    amy89817 elizabeth20203

    Posted

    Hi, 

    I agree, therapy is probably more useful than medication as it treats the root cause, whereas medication just covers the symptoms. Citalopram takes up to two months to work and the side effects are often bad in the first month. If you stick with it, it should hopefully subside soon smile Speak to your GP if you're concerned, and do not suddenly stop taking this medication without a Dr's consent (dosage needs to be reduced before stopping to reduce the chance of even worse withdrawal symptoms)

    Feel better soon smile 

    • elizabeth20203
      elizabeth20203 amy89817

      Posted

      Thanks Amy i will talk to GP maybe see if i can have a lower dose with their supervision as the least meds i can take the better, i don't really want them, just need to get through this bad patch until i can get therapy.
  • jade45943
    jade45943 elizabeth20203

    Posted

    Hi Hun I have left a post on this page which talks about infused waters to help

    anxiety please look through I did suffer from anxiety you will deffentely find them useful.. Also exercise is the key to help anxiety I do lots of yoga works a treat hope this helps you any more questions you have I will be happy to help you xx

    • elizabeth20203
      elizabeth20203 jade45943

      Posted

      Thanks Jade will look into the infusions. I am limited with exercise as i have mobility problems, i will look into breathing exercises instead.
    • jade45943
      jade45943 elizabeth20203

      Posted

      Excellent honey wish you the best I'm here if you have any more questions xxx
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