blips ?

Tim I know what you mean, I have been on citalopram for only 3 weeks and the first two were fine, but then all of the sudden last week I feel like I've spiraled down and feeling worse than ever for the past 6 days.... My doc suggested lowering my dose which I hope helps, day 2 of lower dose and still not feeling right. But hang in there, that's my plan to stick with it and hope it gets better, I can't give in to the negative thoughts, well at least I'm trying to stay positive. We can't feel like this forever

We have to remember we can have ups and downs in this condition and just because we are taking Citalopram does not mean we will always be well with no Depression. Our Black Dog will generally come back to bother us now and again and we hav to accept that.

Try and work out why you are feeling low, that will help you control your mood.

Depression can be two steps forward and one step back. I have been bad for a long time now and I still get very low sometimes even when I am still taking my ADs.

The more you worry the more you will have negative feelings

Keep a hold

BOB

My last 2 experiences on AD I had a gradual improvement even when I had rough days they weren't as bad as when I first started plus my recovery was a lot quicker. That's what I am measuring against...

Hi everyone I'm on the same number of weeks as Tim, and I agree stick at it if you can I started off on all bad days couldn't do it anymore and didn't want to be here!!!

Then I started getting a few manageable hours, then a couple of manageable days, and some bad days, it's just how it seems to go, it's part of recovery I now get some really good days then awful days

And now I have just had 2 really good weeks, went shopping (which haven't done for 2 and a half years) and I went to London with my 4 kids (I'm a single parent) I couldn't have done that a couple of weeks ago,

Today and yesterday have been low, but I wasn't surprised after having so many good times, try not to make much of it, your not getting worse it's all just part of recovery.

Wendy x

Whilst we're recovering Tim there will be many blips, and many things can cause them.  They are an expected part of recovery.  I suspect that starting back at work has caused this temporary blip - even having a cold can cause them.  Your body is still fragile, still recovering, so any little thing will upset the balance.

You will feel like you're going backwards, many times.  It will pass.  You've come a long way already on your meds - you'll probably still get this same process on different meds if you change.

Just keep going.  Try and let that feeling be there - relax into everything and it will pass.  Its just another blip.

You're doing well.  

K x

Morning Tim,

Many things, issues, whether personal or outside around us can cause 'blips'  However, 'blips' are when you are getting near to levelling out on this sticking plaster for the brain, including, as they say time being a healer.  At the moment you are a ways from recovery.

Cita is working, it is not a quick fix and changing meds when you have not given this one time and space to work will compound your problems.

It seems obvious to me, who has already gone through what you are so similarly going through, that one, you have to give it time to work, two work is the problem not the med!  You felt good had a positive week then back to work and your mind say wtf?!  

What were you diagnosed with, how long have you been taking Cita and how long were you signed unfit?

Regards,

David

Regards

David

At week 10 I feel I should have stabilised more than I have, especially considering my previous experience on meds. I don't believe work is a problem as it has been more of a coping mechanism, maybe it was the change in routine, I don't really know but I even though I have been rough at work I have enjoyed being there. Or at least felt positive about it. I'm going to see the docs this week and get there opinion on it. It's a very hard decision to make as you don't know which one is the right one but I guess all you can do is seek medical advice and go with that...thanks for all your feedback so far..

Help I could do with some reassurance, if anyone is there not doing too good, - and trying to stay calm

Wendy

Hi Wendy, not sure what ur situation is but I'm on week 10 at 40mg. I went see GP few days ago and we agreed for me to stay on citalopram but be referred onto psychiatrist (so I could get better info on the meds) I have since been feeling bit better but I do continue with ups and downs but I hold onto the ups until I see the psychiatrist. Not sure if that will be of help but sure someone will encourage you on this site..

Hi guys I don't mean to sound so desperate Iv been on citalopram about 12 weeks I think!! (Same time as you Tim) the last 4/5 weeks Iv been on 20 mg, and it's been up and down the ups have been great the last up lasted 2 weeks I even managed to take the kids to London for the weekend on my own, but this week, Iv been so anxious and irritable, it started last Saturday and has built up over the days and yesterday and today are the worst! My symptoms, are feeling anxious, agitated, sick scared worrying! Over silly things that probably won't happen, I know it's a blip, and will pick up again, but when I'm in this state I feel like Iv went right back!!!

On a good day my mind and thoughts are like in one place but when I'm like this it's like my mind has exploded and my thoughts and everything else is everywhere it's the only way I can explain it,

Thanks guys for getting back to me, I'm in the uk too! Scotland 😊

Wendy