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HI Guys,
I've restarted Citalopram after coming off it last year. Tried a few meds inbetween with no success.
Starting this time has been sheer hell. One week at 10mg, two weeks at 20mg. I can't eat, can't sleep, severe anxiety, constant agitation, dry eyes, dry lips, dry cough, muscle pain, and worsening depression with suicidal thoughts. I don't know how to get through another day of this. help 😦
Lucy
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Hi lucy50513
We note from a recent post which you have made to our forum that you may be experiencing thoughts around self-harm. If we have misinterpreted your comments then we apologies for contacting you directly. But if you are having such thoughts then please note that you are not alone in this, and there are people out there that can help.
If you are having these suicidal thoughts then we strongly recommend you speak to someone who may be able to help. The Samaritans offer a safe space where you can talk openly about what you are going through. They can help you explore your options, understand your problems better, or just be there to listen.
Their contact details are on our patient information leaflet here: https://patient.info/health/dealing-with-suicidal-thoughts, which also offers lots of other advice on how you can access the help you may need.
If you are having such thoughts then please do reach out to the team at the Samaritans (or the other people detailed in our leaflet) who will understand what you're going through and will be able to help.
Kindest regards
Patient
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Hello Moderator,
Thank you for your note of concern. I have people who are aware of my situation and that I'm having suicidal thoughts, and I would never actually do anything. I'm also aware that these thoughts are likely linked to restarting medication, hence the post i made.
Best wishes,
Lucy