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Hi all,
I was prescribed citalopram antidepressants about a year and half ago due to depression and severe anxiety. One of my main problems was HOCD which destroyed any hope of me getting a relationship. I started with 10mg which increased to 20mg last August. Well things were improving I even got my mojo back that I had lost for about 10 years and began actively looking for a girlfriend. I began to feel more confident, but then about a month ago I got a new box of citalopram - I can't for the life of me remember the name - well for the two weeks I took that brand I seemed a little off, but nothing to panic about. However, I once more got the old brand two weeks ago - sandoz - and in these two weeks i have felt absolutely diabolical. I feel as though I'm going crazy, my anxiety is through the roof. I've been talking to a girl for a few days, but this anxiety is making me obsess once more and I'm fearful that my desire to talk to her will soon pass.
I had took the sandoz brand for about 18 months before the new box came a month ago. Can a small change as this create such a huge downward spiral that I fear I may never get out of?
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taylor77943 Quango1
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And does it work goodbye ?
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steve52987 Quango1
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I would voice your concerns to your GP. The withdrawal effects from all antidepressants can be truly horrendous. Prepare what you want to say to this girl. Give yourself some 'crib' notes. Small steps. Even the longest journey starts with a single step
Quango1 steve52987
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steve52987 Quango1
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Sounds like you will have to grind through till the new pills have an effect. Google 'Grounding yourself' this can sometimes help re-establish some semblance of 'normality'. Have you tried the Wellbeing Service? If you just want to 'chat' I'm here (internet) for large chunks of my pointless days. Knock yourself out. I'm a good listener
Quango1 steve52987
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Man, I've got a date with this girl on Saturday and she seems rather wanting to "get down", but I'm just not in the mood because of this?
steve52987 Quango1
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Bare in mind that 'getting down' can release endorphins into your blood. These are the 'feel good' beasties that make you feel good. Do you mind me asking your age?
Quango1 steve52987
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steve52987 Quango1
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Yes, endorphins are good. Serotonin is produced as a kind of 'feel good' juice. If you remember, after a good old sob, you actually feel a little better. This is the serotonin kicking in. You're 22 with a lot of life ahead of you. Go out there and grab it. By the time you get to my age the only thing I'm grabbing is handrails
taylor77943 steve52987
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steve52987 taylor77943
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I do try or is it I am trying? Sold my Encyclopedia Britannica. Wife knows everything anyway. I try and give myself three little jobs a day. Nothing like building a hospital or redesigning the M1. "Put old parasol base in bin" or "Puff up settee" Little things that are eminently 'doable'. When I have done each one, I give myself a 'tick'. I have accomplished something today
steve52987 Quango1
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Quango1 steve52987
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Yeah that really doesn't work...felt fine yesterday like my normal self again, today not as bad as it has been, but still anxiety in the background.
Onto my third week of retaking the citalopram sandoz after changing for two weeks, hope it gets better
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