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can citalopram cause this??? please help

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dizzydoll
dizzydoll

im on day 6 of restarting citalopran and my head is constantly feeling strange, dizzyness ,foggy,pressure, random pains just over all horrible sensations sad my anxiety had also increased and im so up and down from day to day and my thoughts are racing like hell i just feel so anxious and scared and worried il be like this forever i only look forward to bedtime as sleep is my only break from this, im i mum of 2 young children and i feel awful that im suffering like this and everyday things with them is so hard going i just feel like im going to pass out or drop down dead sad

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  • The_sleepy_crow
    The_sleepy_crow dizzydoll

    Posted

    Hey Dizzydoll

    you are having a tough old time there. 

    Starting citalopram can be a roller coaster and your anxiety can feel worse. The side effects can last for 1-2 weeks dependant on the dose of your meds. 

    Hang on in there - a few weeks from now and you will be feeling more like your old self.

    managing young kids 24 hours a day is a tough role. Have you got family that you can ask to help you out from time to time? It is important that you recharge your batteries on a regular basis.

    it is really important to find some time for yourself every day - do you think you can find 15-20mins for yourself? - do some stretches and try to relax? Are you eating well? 

    little kids do grow up and won't need so much attention, 

    take it easy

    sleepy crow x

    • dizzydoll
      dizzydoll The_sleepy_crow

      Posted

      I actually don't have anyone to help my mum has Ms my sister moved away n my husband works, I can get 20mins while kids r playing or hubby home but it never goes I'm riddled with these sensations constantly sad
  • renfrew
    renfrew dizzydoll

    Posted

    I felt just the same after few days of starting tabs. It will get easier as the days go by. Be strong you will get over this. 
  • broadside23
    broadside23 dizzydoll

    Posted

    Hi there

    I started cit about a month ago and experienced exactly what you described. Nothing for a couple of days then bang the whole head pressure, shaking, dizzyness, extreme anxiety like a rollercoaster. What I can tell you is that it will go. Not necessarily all at once, more you'll suddenly realise one day you are actually relaxed.

    In terms of timescales everyone is different so please don't give up hope. You will get there.

    All the best

    Steve

    • dizzydoll
      dizzydoll broadside23

      Posted

      Thankyou it's just so difficult I feel like I'm trapped in my own head of hell sad
  • norma87101
    norma87101 dizzydoll

    Posted

    Hi there Dizzydoll,

    One of the biggest consolations I have had during the first rocky weeks of starting cit is that I've felt so understood by so many on this discussion site.  I don't know whether you are taking the pill in the morning or the evening but several members suggested I try taking cit in the evening just before bedtime.  I'm happy to say that it's worked really well and I don't suffer nearly as much nausea and dizziness. Thank you.

    I don't know if this will be helpful but know that we are all routing for you so hang in there.

    norma87101

    • dizzydoll
      dizzydoll norma87101

      Posted

      Thankyou so much it's nice to know I'm not aline and that people have took time to reply it's very reassuring, I take it in the morning might try in evening instead x
  • mayday35
    mayday35 dizzydoll

    Posted

    dizzydoll you don't say what dose you are on or why you re-started it. I guess these are all symptoms of citalopram. Speak to your doctor about it as it isn't good for the little kiddies to see their mummy so strange.
    • dizzydoll
      dizzydoll mayday35

      Posted

      I've just started bk on 10mg and restarted because my anxiety was terrible, I actually feel abit better today but I've only just taken the tablet so there's time yet or I might just be getting better smile
    • mayday35
      mayday35 dizzydoll

      Posted

      dizzydoll its likely it is taking a slow effect and having to catch up with you again. I am sure it will settle down and this time perhaps its better not to come off it but to continue if it makes you feel better. Take care.
    • dizzydoll
      dizzydoll mayday35

      Posted

      Yeah it's scared me I never want to come off it again I can't go through it anymore x
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