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Citalopram 40mg 12 weeks and not myself yet

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andre82825
andre82825

Hi i've taken Citalopram 40mg for 12 weeks for anxiety problems i'm feeling better i've a 2 periods of 4 days where i was my self. However, i have a lot of foggy brain and feel depress, feeling that i didn't have before Still have problem to start my day. I've no energy and i've difficulty to concentrate. i asking myself if i should continue with Citalopram. I'm really tired not to be my self. I need your imput to help me thanks in advance

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  • lloyd50680
    lloyd50680 andre82825

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    hi andre how long have you been on 40 mgs as most people start on a lower dose first this will help with what your asking . as iam also at 12 weeks but started on 10 mgs for 4 weeks 8 on 20 mgs . and from what i understand its 12 weeks from your increased dose it seems that way for me . it takes months to fully work and its a good sign you are seeing them improvements this early so there working they just need more time. if you change you will start all over again in the acute faze where it all gets heightened again . hope this helps alittle lloyd

    • andre82825
      andre82825 lloyd50680

      Posted

      hi Loyd

      i've started with 40mg 12 weeks ago. The doctor has added Citalopram to the Wellbutrin i was taken for the last 5 months.

      I'ts still tough. I was hopping that i'll be myself by that time.

      I've weird feeling in my head. Make me affraid that i'll never recover.

      thanks a lot for your reply. I really appreciate your comments, it's helping a lor

    • andre82825
      andre82825

      Posted

      And questions for you. Do you have the same symptoms? And after 3 months, you're not at the level you're looking for?

      thanks again

  • lloyd50680
    lloyd50680 andre82825

    Posted

    hi andre yes i have same sort of symptoms funny head sensations that make me feel off balance like being on a boat . and feel like ive had a few to many beers. i get alot of tension in my neck and around my eyes . nausea and lack of energy were my legs feel like jelly and weak . and still get jittery and shaky more so in the mornings or if i push to do to much . but alot of people say the same on here it takes months for the citalopram to level in our brains . going straight on 40mgs is quite alot to start with it just needs time to calm down . . you may cause more problems for yourself if you keep swapping meds your brain and body will never level out. try and not focus on the symptoms and focus on your improvements which you have had its a good sign things are moving in the right direction . i will private message you some of the things i do to help keep going and keep your chin up lloyd

  • andre82825
    andre82825

    Posted

    thanks Loyd.... you give me a lot of comfort with your message... i was going crazy thinking it was not normal to feel like that after 3 months. and a big thanks for your messages. I'll keep faith et hope that i'll be myself soon. And the same wishes for you.

    • lloyd50680
      lloyd50680 andre82825

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      iam glad that you feel alittle better about things . the meds just need time to work and they are thats why we get side effects its our bodies and brains trying to balance out . and theres alot of things that get effected so it all has to calm down in our heightened nervous system as its very sensitive to every think on till we level out .doctors say it takes weeks this is not true for most it does take months for full recovery but better days on and off from the 12 week mark normally for most from what ive seen on here . so dont give up you have had better days thats a really good sign . and like i said before changing will only mess up what progress you have made and you will have to start all over again trust me you dont want that i did it and it really messed me up so iam just sticking to this and waiting till it levels . just private message if your having a day when you need someone to chat with take care and keep pushing we are all very strong people to battle through all of this not weak very strong! keep well andre lloyd

    • andre82825
      andre82825 lloyd50680

      Posted

      thanks i'll definetly take your advice and not change. I'll write again if i've days where i'm struggling. it's good to see that i'm not alone... i really appreciate your inputs.

    • andre82825
      andre82825

      Posted

      And i forgot to tell you that i've changed my meds in the last 7 months a few tines. I was on Effexor 75mg for the last 10 years following another anxiety problems in 2011. It was nit working anymore for this episode. My doctor change to Pristiq in June. After, he add Wellbutrin at the end of July (150 and after 300mg after one month). At the beginning of October, he changed Pristiq for Citalopram. And i continue Wellbutrin. I think that all these changes have messed up my brain and i pay the price presently. thus, you're totally right when you say not to change again....

    • lloyd50680
      lloyd50680 andre82825

      Posted

      hi andre i see i would for sure give it more time your brain and body has been through quite alot in a short space of time and then going straight to a high dose of citalopram hasnt helped . but the fact that your having good days is a great sign . keep going and iam sure you will be good in time . like i said just private message if your having a not so great day keep well lloyd

    • andre82825
      andre82825 lloyd50680

      Posted

      Thanks... and samething for you if you've a bad day, you can chat with me.

    • andre82825
      andre82825 lloyd50680

      Posted

      No... i'm from Montreal, Canada. That was my guess that you were from Europe. Your answers were early for me 😃)

    • lloyd50680
      lloyd50680 andre82825

      Posted

      yes i thought the same that theres a time diffrence lol . well i hope you have some good support from family and friends also . beautiful part of the world you live in .

  • andre82825
    andre82825

    Posted

    yes i've a lot of support from my family and friends... i hope it's the same for you... stay safe and well..

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