Anyone NOT had any side effects on Citalopram?

Hi Mrs VN, I'm glad you're feeling more positive today, that's good. Yes I read that somewhere the other day that it takes longer for over 60's and I can't go on a higher dose either so I'm hoping the 20mg will work. I hope you start to have all good days now xxx

Thank you Christine! Hope things start to pick up for you soon. I know you said you try to keep busy but one of the things I think has really helped me is just resting completely. It's completely against my nature to sit and do nothing but I think I'd be a lot further behind than I am now if I'd pushed myself.

Xx

Yes I think you may be right, I have really had to push myself the last few days and when I did stop and sit down I did feel better afterwards. xx

ive never had any problem with citalopram. ive been on it for maybe 4 or 5 yrs. now. i dont recall having any problem with it. take it at nite if you are just starting on it. then you'll sleep away any side effects your having. i think for me it was a God send and im glad im on it.

Sounds like you were very lucky with it Linda, I think most people are. (60% have minimal side effects) I know I was initially so it was a real shock to the system when I had terrible side effects this time around. Taking it at bedtime has eased things a little but it can cause sleep disturbances. Also, having it after food can help with nausea first thing in the morning if you've taken it at bedtime too.

Christine, I found lavender oil on the temples and bach's rescue remedy helped me to sit down and stay down without that restless 'I need to keep busy' feeling. Just flicking through trashy magazines helped to occupy me without having to concentrate too hard.

Xxx

Mrs VN, I have some lavender oil and rescue remedy, I had forgotten about it, I bought the lavender oil last time round when I put it on the pillow case to help me sleep and it seemed to work, thanks for reminding me xx

Great stuff! Hope it helps! Xx

Diane and Beco,

Hope you're doing okay too xx

Hi,

Had a bit of a better day today. Still not fantastic sleep but not having an alarm set seemed to help even though I woke up reasonably early. Spread tasks out with spells in bed but got up properly at 11.30. Managed some housework (did get a bit sweaty though) and had a visit from the outlaws which was nice then out for a little walk. Have been chilling on the sofa tonight and apart from a coughing fit and a couple of short hot flushes things have been grand. Felt a bit agitated this morning but otherwise fine.

Let's see what tomorrow brings. :-D

That sounds really positive, I'm so pleased for you. Sounds like you're managing much better than you were, I know you had a really tough time initially. I remember you were struggling to get up out of bed at all for any length of time so making it out for a walk AND having a visit from the in laws seems like a really big improvement. I've had friends start to drop in for the last few days and even just having someone over for a cup of tea and a chat has worn me out!

Let's hope we all have a good day tomorrow too! Xx

That sounds really positive, I'm so pleased for you. Sounds like you're managing much better than you were, I know you had a really tough time initially. I remember you were struggling to get up out of bed at all for any length of time so making it out for a walk AND having a visit from the in laws seems like a really big improvement. I've had friends start to drop in for the last few days and even just having someone over for a cup of tea and a chat has worn me out!

Let's hope we all have a good day tomorrow too! Xx

Hi MrsVN

I'm not doing to well. Was very upset last night. I'm ringing in my 2nd new year with this crap going on.

Went to visit my dad and even though he'll be fine I was very upset driving home after seeing him. Then I saw with my husband wishing for 12 midnight so I could just go bed. He was also trying to get intimate, but I freaked out and I think he feels very rejected. I have no interest in sex and don't want to be close to anyone.

He's been a. It quiet towards me today.

I am very shakey today and my heart was racing earlier, but he didn't seem to support me that much, just telling me that I need to get this sorted.

I'm in bed crying now - feeling very alone.

Hope everyone I doing well.

Beco

Oh dear, I'm so sorry you're suffering like this Beco. I know yesterday my husband got a little snappy and frustrated with me. I had to remind myself how hard this must be for him too but it still didn't hurt any less. It sounds like he's usually really supportive so hopefully today and yesterday was a little blip.

I'm really glad to hear your dad's going to be okay. That must be a real relief.

I hope you hear about your psychiatrist appointment soon, as I've said before, they'll be able to offer more specialist support than your GP can.

I know you feel hopeless right know but there's no reason why you can't get better. It will take time but you'll get there.

Xxx

and dont forget the chamomile and the sleepytime teas.

i wasnt always stable mrs vn . before the citalopram, i was well, somewhat psychotic. the unwanted thoughts, the sadness, the unusual behaviors. it wasnt me. i know if i wasnt on this miracle pill, i would go back to the way i was. i will be on them for life. i do suffer from frequent sinus problems so if i had headaches when i started this pill, i wouldnt know if it was the pill or a stuffed up head.