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I have previously been on citalopram for anxiety in the past but came off about 6 months ago.
I thought I was doing reasonably well considering I had been panic attack free since coming off. Recently I have been suffering what people close to me are describing as panic attacks again.
The physical symptoms are horrendus; shaking, nausea, dizzyness, feeling faint, blurred vision.
I am worried that these are being caused by an underlying issue but am worried about going to the doctors because they may want me to go back onto the tablets again which made me comepletely emotionless.
These attacks have no trigger and feel to be getting out of control to the point where I am having them every day.
Please help, has anyone else experienced anything similar?
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susan69457 jade2507
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Hi Jade,
I've previously been on citalopram at 20mg and didn't get on with them as I was still getting anxiety and the symptoms exactly like yours and couldn't function! I gave them a good try for about 4-5 months and then my dr put me on escitalopram first at 5mg then 10 and now 15mg and I am doing loads better! Perhaps suggest them to your doctor!hope you feel better soon x
jade2507 susan69457
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Thank you for replying. I am reluctant to go back on tablets because I turn into an emotionless zombie. I have previously tried cognitive behavioural therapy too.
I am glad other people have experienced similar symptoms.
susan69457 jade2507
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I felt a bit zombie like and badly fatigued but once I got used to the escitalopram I feel more like myself and have been on these since June! I have had ups and downs but I'm getting there! Other than the symptoms I also got depressed, lost confidence but that's when I realised I needed help! I know till you get used to these tablets it's tough but I said to myself to stick it out to get my life back! And I also think if I was told I needed tablets for say blood pressure etc I wouldn't think twice about taking them!
If you try meds again just take one day at a time and baby steps!
jade2507 susan69457
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Thank you
susan69457 jade2507
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Good luck and take care, remember you're not alone x
lisalisa67 jade2507
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jade2507 lisalisa67
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Hi lisa,
I can have panic attacks whilst I am sitting quietly at home or when I am driving for example.
I have tried CBT but didn't find it very useful as when I am having a panic attack I find it very difficult to focus on anything other than the physical symptoms. I eat healthy and do regular exercise but always have done.
I will look into other things that you have meantioned.
Thank you
lisalisa67 jade2507
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teresa58143 jade2507
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