Citalopram for anxiety and depression, new to this

Hi yes it does work but it doesnt happen over night u will probably feel worse before u feel better x it takes anything between 5 to 12 weeks depending on the individual

Citalopram does work but you will need to give it at least a couple of months, the side affects may not be nice but stick with it. There is light at the end of the tunnel, I've got there. All the best.

Your anxiety may well worsen too just hang in there ok. I’m on week 9 and in 5 days on a plane to the canaries.... so a definite improvement. You have to ride this out. Hopefully someone is there with you at home?  I hope so! The folks in here are awesome, we support each other in here when the going gets tough and it does.... be strong and believe in the med, stay positive minded I know this in itself is a challenge at times but things DO improve..... 💪👍

Bayside

The meds do work!! But like everyone else has said prior they do take time and each individual responds differently. The initial adjustment can make your symptoms worse, but just remember that it is just your body and mind trying to adjust to the levels in your body and will make improvement. Remember that more than likely you will not just wake up and be back at 100% but try not to strive for such large goals and take pride in and find peace in the small step you are making. One thing that helped me was to start a journal, in the beginning it was definitely filled with negative thoughts and despair, but I tried to also find at least one small improvement or success from each day to write about and focus on also. I'm now almost 5 weeks in and I definitely do not feel totally "normal" but whenni look back through the journal I can see all the improvement I have made and know things are getting better.

Hey Bayside, I do the same as Matthew with a journal in my phone. This way I have it with me and can look when I’m not feeling well. I’m on Day 44 and it’s a roller coaster ride but I do see an improvement. I used to have severe panic attacks which freaked me out. I was hospitalized 2x for them. Keep up with the meds and do meditation. Force yourself to walk each day at least 5-10 min. It helps for the anxiety. And hydrate with H20. Keep us posted how you are doing. 👍🏼😎

Hi, I’m 20 days in on this rollercoaster! 1 week on 10mg and now 20mg. I’ve had every side effect going, but can honestly say the anxiety is easing a bit last few days. I was ready to give up but so glad I have got over the worst 2 weeks, only way is up now. You got this. We all have ???? Take care and remember if u do have side effects, that’s all it is and will eventually pass  

welcome to the wright people that suffering from the same illness,, it dose work make sure u stay positive and dont read any thing  negative coz ur anxiety will get worse thats the mistake i done i been on this med for nearly 3 months.. i was a mess after 5 weeks i wana to stop but people here keep telling me that it will get better and it did, i do feel better but not 100% (who feels 100% today in this world we living in NO ONE) the med dose help but make sure u drink plenty of water and speak loved ones every time u feel down or here , it helps when u let it out , everyone here is understanding ,,, so gd luck and be strong ,,, ben

How are you hanging in there Bayside, everything going alright?

I’ve just upped my dose to 20 mg after having a year off from citalopram. My anxiety did come back but I’m hoping it can’t help me again like it did last time, I just wish I’d never stopped taking it in the first place. I’m having really bad side effects and I’m only four days in so I’m taking diazepam for five days to try and relieve the effects but once it kicks in I’m hoping I’ll  be back to where I was.