Citalopram and Diazepam for Anxiety

Did the doctor's say why you are always nauseous and vomiting? I am on anxiety meds as well and I have lost about 30 pounds. Every new thing i think I have some horrible disease. I'm dealing with it and it's probably driving my kids insane. I am single but I can see how it would make a relationship difficult. Hopefully love will make him wait it out.

Hi there fiona🙂

 wow can I say what a lot you’ve on atm a new location, job and living with your partner.

 It must feel quite overwhelming for you right now.

Do you know who your new drs are? Only If you could call them and make an appointment say you are moving there you will be registering but you’ve Anxiety and need to get things moving( starting CBT)

 it’s hard when you’ve a lot to juggle, I know I move 400 miles but that was back to my home town. It took time to get things moving any records you have will be moved to your new place but may take a few weeks. You need to keep yourself well in the meantime.

my medication makes me sick so I was put on Lansopazole to help and it does. If your sickness is med related. If it’s through worry this is not good.

do you think you could eat little and often.. my mother says you can’t run a car without fuel and expect it to work to function without it!!

 Now you are taking a risk but going into new pastures. Anyone one would be nervous and anxious I think. If you suffer with it anyway it will become heightened.

 Have you explained how that you are anxious to you things maybe or  seem up in the air?

is he moving far or are you going to him? If so it’s a long way, you need reassurance right now it seems, from outside looking in. That’s from him.

Try to stay calm talk to your partner say how you feel, it’s a big move a new job new home all at once. I’m sorry you feel you partner is getting down too. Talk my friend communicating is key.

take care 

let us know how you are going if you will,

vicky🌈

your sickness sounds like its caused with the anxiety,my first anxiety attack was 25 years ago and came completely out of the blue while i was away on holiday,I was throwing up and could do nothing about it,although this has subsided somewhat i still get attacks when something triggers it and i still vomit.

diazepam did nothing for me so i now take mirtazapine 45mg at night which gets me to sleep and is something i'd recommend ,i honestly though nothing would help with my sleeping(other than zopliclone) but mirtazapine does so get your doctor to prescribe it for you.You can use it long term,unlike diazapam or zopiclone.

your partner needs to be more understanding,easier said than done i know but it sounds like a lot of your anxiety stems from the thought of losing your relationship,tell him how ill this anxiety is making you feel,if he really loves you then he should be helping you.

I also take duloxetine 60mg in the morning and 60mg at night and this is also helping steady the ship.Unfortunately there is no miracle cure so you have to learn to live with it,some meds help and other dont,but mirtazapine and duloxetine seem to be helping me.

I’ve tried talking to my partner but he feels he is the reason for my anxiety and says “why should we be together if we’re both unhappy”. A cop out I feel rather than working to get better.

Do anxiety meds cause constipation or is that the Omeprazole I'm on? I wake up in the middle of the night and can't go back to sleep. Tonight it's because my stomach hurts and I can't poop but if it wasn't that it would be something else.

I think it depends what meds you’re on Kim. I’m not eating so I can’t really comment but I don’t think mine do?

This sounds exactly the same as my situation. Right down to the breakup. I know it doesn't help when you're heartbroken and dealing with anxiety anyway but you deserve someone who can support you through this and understand/learn how to help you manage this -a partner should be just that.

May I ask, are you in the UK? You can self refer for certain services such as IAPT depending on your area.

Also, the Calm app has some great guided meditations, soothing sounds and stories which I've found can really help centre me when I'm feeling my chest constricting and nausea coming on - I wasn't a believer in meditation but mindfulness can help.

Make a panic pack for when you're out if that causes problems - mine includes mints, rescue remedy pastilles, a power pack so my phone doesn't die and my propanolol.

I know you're moving but if you have any interests or hobbies, maybe look into groups in your new area so that you have a social focus as well as work.

I wish you all the best and I hope that this can be a positive step for you.

wots happening??