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Citalopram 20mg feel like I'm going crazy

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andrew83404
andrew83404

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Hi all

I've been on 10mg citroplam for years but not talking them properly like I should... anyways I have gone through a break up 10 year relationship mutual decision we have 2 young children whom I love so so much I have moved into a 2 bed flat to be close to them but since I moved out the depression and anxiety has hit me like a bullet my family are 60 miles up the motorway and I feel scared and lonely so the Dr prescribed me 20 mg citroplam been taking it 8 days

Every morning I get up with huge panic attacks and worry of life when my kids come round to see me I feel so anxious and nervous that I'm not a great dad etc when I go out I feel like people are looking at me I feel like I'm.going to have a panic attack... do I sound depressed my mum tells me I have to.wait till the pills kick in my dad suffered with mental health problems so.it was only my mum that was there for me even though i know my dad loved me

I think.far too much I'm always concerned and telling my self I want to be as good as a dad as I can

But I just feel like I'm going crazy and I know these are thr side affects for ciproplam

Sorry for the long story I just need a bit of guidance

Thanks

Andy

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  • sun47
    sun47 andrew83404

    Posted

    hello andy 8 days isnt very long, i would just carry on taking it and it should get to work soon so you feel better ok, keep in touch with your doctor of course along the way and try not to let your thoughts get the better of you in the meantime during your recovery (try to do some things which will take your mind of yourself, i know its difficult)

  • S4M71
    S4M71 andrew83404

    Posted

    Andy, I feel for you, mate.

    What you are experiencing is pretty normal for citalopram in the start up phases - for me, it hits after a week for about two more weeks... but please take the time to look after yourself and do what you need to get through these few weeks and you will come out the other side.

    Just try to quiet your mind whilst you wait for the medication to work... anxiety and depression is a liar, a bully, and a thief.

    Please reach out to support services if you feel you cannot reach your family.

    If you aren't already getting talking therapy, speak to your GP and if you can afford it, get some privately.

    This really will pass, I promise.

    • S4M71
      S4M71

      Posted

      Also, if you can, sign up for Side by Side from Mind - its like a social network and there are some really supportive people on there.

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