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Citalapram and my job

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don45258
don45258

Hi all hope your doing well

I'm just in a bit of a pickle at the moment before I got anxiety and deppression I loved my job but seem to dislike it at the moment don't really want to leave it but it's really getting to me. Could this be because of my illness ???

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  • lee1111
    lee1111 don45258

    Posted

    Hey Don, I think almost definitely it is your anxiety or depression. I have always enjoyed mine, but have spent the most part of a year dreading almost every day. A great lack of enthusiasm for much has plagued me throughout and I am hoping that with time things will feel more manageable. I wouldn't consider any big change right now if you can avoid it. I personally havent had the energy or inclination. Hope when the meds work it will all look a bit brighter. Good luck.Lee
    • don45258
      don45258 lee1111

      Posted

      Thanks for reply

      How long have u been on cit and what dose ?

    • lee1111
      lee1111 don45258

      Posted

      Don I started on 5 mg in June 2015 because I was terrifies. Went upto 10mg for 5 months until December. I was supposed to incease fro 10 -20 mg from the start, but I thought I was happy enough on 10mg. When I had my review with the dr at the end of last year he thought I would do a lot better on 20 mg. I have been on 20 mg for 10 weeks. This is the second time I have taken Cit, as I was on it for a year about 5 years ago and I felt much better. This time it seems to be taking longer, and although I the bad side effects have settled I still have not reached the place I am hoping to get to. I still have days when I could happily not go to work and lie around instead, but I push on like everyone else and look forward to feeling well again. Lee.
    • don45258
      don45258 lee1111

      Posted

      Thanks I'm better than when I started them it's my 9th week on 20mg going to give it till week 12 then if things don't get Better go up to 30mg doc told me to go up last week but from what I've read it can take up to 12 weeks to kick in fingers crossed 😄
    • lee1111
      lee1111 don45258

      Posted

      Starting week 11 soon, and am going to stop counting weeks and if I can. My anxiety is slightly better, but still flairs up,  but i am not planning on going up in dose any time soon. Sticking with the 20mg even if it takes longer.. Cheers, Lee.
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