Citalopram for anxiety and depression, new to this
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Hey ?? everyone just started citalopram 10 mg for anxiety and depression, just looking for support group of people in the same situation. Does this really work and how long does it take to feel relief ?
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michelle45874 Bayside925
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Bayside925 michelle45874
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Thanks Michelle, only on day 4 having some side effects off and on not too bad, everything I’ve been told and read says the same that it will get pretty bad then clear up 🤞. Thanks for sharing support is much needed right now 🙂
ruth24048 Bayside925
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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.
Bayside925 ruth24048
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manny39794 Bayside925
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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..... 💪👍
Bayside925 manny39794
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Thank you so much Manny, I really appreciate your kind words, and support. That’s what I needed to hear that this too shall pass and I can be alive again 👍👍. Iam absolutely amazed at the support on here 😊
manny39794 Bayside925
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Yes its a good place to be bro! Nice to “see” you to even if you are sideways lol :-). I frequented this forum every day for weeks, it helped me a lot! So wherever I can give my experience/advice I do.... try to keep your mind busy on current things, watching movies Netflix going for local walks that kind of stuff. Try not to think to hard. Anxiety has a tendency to spiral your thoughts negatively. Don’t let it beat you. 💪
matthew28493 Bayside925
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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.
Bayside925 matthew28493
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Great idea Matthew, that sounds like a great idea to track progress thank you 🙂
will20275 Bayside925
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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. 👍🏼😎
Scaredy-cat Bayside925
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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
ben85017 Bayside925
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Bayside925 ben85017
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Thank you Ben 🙂
matthew28493 Bayside925
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gemma77546 Bayside925
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lois95799 gemma77546
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gemma77546 lois95799
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lois95799 gemma77546
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manny39794 gemma77546
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lois95799 manny39794
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manny39794 lois95799
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lois95799 manny39794
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gemma77546 manny39794
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Thank you, I'm finding it tough today going through waves of panic. I'm trying not to be afraid in the hope that they'll stop but it isn't easy.
matthew28493 gemma77546
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The first couple weeks can be really tough but things will level out in time. Try to stay positive and remember you have been on these once before and they worked so they will work again.
gemma77546 matthew28493
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manny39794 gemma77546
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You just hang in there Gemma 🙂 I’m week 10 now and you can get there too ! Xx
manny39794 lois95799
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Diazepam is a schedule 4 drug. Not quite up there with the likes of methadone etc but still I get what your saying👍 Some gps I’ve seen have been clueless tbh I can see it in their face. One of my docs is brilliant and understands psychiatric drugs but she was not there that day....😐
lois95799 manny39794
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