any advice please?
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Hi all
I was on Citalopram three years ago for about 6 months for depression. I came off it at this time because my gp discovered I had an under active thyroid. My depression hasn't lifted since I've been on the thyroxine and am now thinking of going back on citalopram.
My worries are that will I be so tired that I won't be able to look after my children? Also, I already have a diminishing libido, will citalopram take that away.
I know that Citalopram takes a while to start working and I'm prepared for that.
Do any of you actually feel happy being on the drug? I'm looking for some kind of happiness and energy through this medicine. I suffer from low mood and have been suffering for 19 years due to a traumatic childhood. I don't want my children to see me unhappy. I just want to be normal and take them out.
thankyou
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there is no guarantee you wont be affected by side effects, but for me I had very few. I felt tired for first week or two and lost my appetite a little - this has gone now. As for libido - i went the opposite way (which is a problem being single!).
Ive been on for 6 weeks now taking 40mg a day, and though i cant say i feel exactly happy i can tell a huge difference. where a few weeks ago id plan to do something then decide i couldnt be bothered/didnt want to/couldnt face it, now im getting on and doing things. im less irritable, dont cry in public anymore and generally feel more alive.
dont let the worry of possible side effects stop you at least trying these pills as they may genuinly improve your (and your familys) quality of life.
Good luck
Kate x
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I think I was terrible 3 years ago on citalopram because my gp gave me anti depressants before treating my thyroid. Now that my thyroid is regulated the anti depressants are working better.
My advice to others is that always make sure you get a thyroid function test because if you go on anti depressants first it will make you feel awful.
Take it from me because I've suffered needlessly for around 15 years when all the gp had to do was do a thyroid function test.