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Anyone have sucidial thoughts prior to cit and them increase after starting it?

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Dengirl29
Dengirl29

Trying to figure out if this med is making me worse or better.

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  • Dengirl29
    Dengirl29

    Posted

    A week
    • Tara13579
      Tara13579 Dengirl29

      Posted

      It takes a lot longer before you'll see results from this medicine.  I would definitely talk to your doctor about your suicidal thoughts though.  The way someone on here described it for me is that the meds need to build up in your system.  You'll gradually start feeling better but you will have drops in your moods but never as bad as they used to be.  Good luck to you.  Just know, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.  Things will get better just keep with it.  I've struggled for the past 25 years with depression.  Last year I started this med and I've never been happier.  It feels amazing to feel sane and stable.  My name is Tara.  Let me know if I can help.

    • Tara13579
      Tara13579 Dengirl29

      Posted

      Yes, they would come and go for me.  Do you have family or a support system?  
    • Dengirl29
      Dengirl29 Tara13579

      Posted

      Did they seem worse after you started the meds? Yes my husband is here and won't leave me. It's so embarrassing because I don't understand this. 
  • pat97152
    pat97152 Dengirl29

    Posted

    You should have been told this could happen..but the way you are feeling is unforgivable ..I am increasingly getting angry with doctors ..if you feel this bd go to Ehatever they cal it these days ..ER ..Casualty ..I am so sorry you are having to put up with this without support 
    • Dengirl29
      Dengirl29 pat97152

      Posted

      I don't want to do that. It's just frustrating because I don't know if the medicine is making it worse or am I getting worse. It's so scary.
    • Dengirl29
      Dengirl29 Tara13579

      Posted

      My biological father that didn't raise me and I never seen committed suicide 2 weeks ago. Last Friday I started getting depressed and then sat/sun the thoughts started. So it's been exactly a week.  I'm only taking 2.5 of cit because I'm sensitive to med but it said to take 5mg but I was scared. I don't want to up because what if the med is making it worse.
    • Tara13579
      Tara13579 Dengirl29

      Posted

      I'm glad you have your husband there to support you.  I recommend keeping open communication with him.  Sometimes just saying it out loud can make you realize how bizarre your thoughts are and how it's really not what you want to do to your family who loves you.  

      What happens when you take medicines?  I highly recommend taking the dose you were prescribed or at least talking to your doctor about the dosage.  I'm a little surprised your doctor put you on this medication if you don't have a history of depression.  The med is just known to take a while to get in your system. It sounds to me that you should be on a Xanax or other fast acting med.  I'm not a doctor though but maybe discuss it with your doctor.  

    • Dengirl29
      Dengirl29 Tara13579

      Posted

      I've had depression once after miscarriage and I took prozac. I do have xanax but I'm scared to take it 
    • Tara13579
      Tara13579 Dengirl29

      Posted

      I'm sorry to hear about your biological dad.  So sad!
    • Dengirl29
      Dengirl29 Tara13579

      Posted

      I did tell him and he is watching me during all of this.
    • pat97152
      pat97152 Dengirl29

      Posted

      Please take the Xanax that you were prescribed ..believe me it will save your sanity ..it's SAFE 
    • Dengirl29
      Dengirl29 pat97152

      Posted

      I guess I'm scared anything will make it worse or make me act on it sad
    • pat97152
      pat97152

      Posted

      Xanax wil calm you ..please give it a go 
    • tina89895
      tina89895 Dengirl29

      Posted

      Hi Nicole

      I know how you feel, I had an intention to commit suicide before starting Cit. and felt suicidal alot couldn't get it out of my head. This was one of the reasons the Dr prescribed me this med. My suicidal feeling did get worse on and off and got to the point several times but talked myself out of it. Persevere with the meds, I've been on cit for 13 weeks and been on 40mg for the past 4 weeks. I am now beginning to get better days but do drop down quite low when I am having a bad day. Keep talking to your husband as it does help to talk. x 

    • Dengirl29
      Dengirl29 tina89895

      Posted

      Has the thoughts went away now? I've never experienced before and it's so scary!
    • Tara13579
      Tara13579 Dengirl29

      Posted

      Xanax will definitely not make it worse.  Take it and think about everything with a clear mind.  
    • pat97152
      pat97152 Tara13579

      Posted

      Thank you Tara for agreeing with me for Nicole to take the Xanax ..your GP gave it to you got a reason ..stop suffering and take the tablet

       

    • tina89895
      tina89895 Dengirl29

      Posted

      I'd never had thoughts like this before either and yes it is very scary. I still get the thoughts occasionally, but they don't stay in my head for hours or days on end now. Even today sitting by a fast flowing river thoughts came wondering how far I'd get before I drowned. I think about my son and young grandchildren to bring me back to reality.I have been told all the Dr's at my surgery know if I ring in a panic they all know about my previous attempts. Stay strong. x
    • pat97152
      pat97152 Dengirl29

      Posted

      Take the Xanax ..wish I had it to help me ..please take it 
    • pat97152
      pat97152 Dengirl29

      Posted

      So glad .give it 20 minutes to take effect ..sleep well ...xx
    • pat97152
      pat97152

      Posted

      and keep on taking them ..your GP prescribed them ..go back and see him if you are not happy..but I think you will be ok with these tabs short term ...don't be afraid 

      if I've helped you it's made my year ....

      keep safe and ask for help 

      Xanax can be life savers 

      Pat

    • Tara13579
      Tara13579 Dengirl29

      Posted

      That was some good sleep, wasn't it?  Lol.  In the future, you can try taking half a tablet.  How are you feeling now?  
    • Dengirl29
      Dengirl29 Tara13579

      Posted

      It made me really sleepy but I felt like the thoughts were still there. I woke up this morning feeling the same. I'm going to call dr at 8 because its so scary and I don't want to do something crazy.
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