Citalopram increase 10mg to 20mg
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Been on citalopram 20mg on and off for ten years. Everytime ive came off meds im back on them within 3 months if not before. I seem to suffer anxiety and depression. I was reduced to 10mg from 20mg but have fell back down. Been too docs and upped my dosage to 20mg again. Im on day 9 and im not feeling any better yet. Feeling very tired exhausted even very weepy and nervous and my sleeping pattern all over place. You would think i would be used too this by now just wondering if anybidy else like this and is 9 days too soon for improvement x
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dizzydoll jeanette71732
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katecogs jeanette71732
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It was strange restarting them as I'd forgotten how the side effects were. Anyway, 2 months in and I feel back up on top again. It takes a while, and everyone is different. For me it takes about 5-6 weeks. I was weepy, yawned a lot, headaches, stomach problems, nausea, dreadful anxiety, sleep problems and weird thoughts. All gone now.
There are many SSRI's available, and all are tailored to suit different people. This one is the 3rd sort I tried.
Persevere though the side effects and you will start to feel better.
Good luck x
jeanette71732 katecogs
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katecogs jeanette71732
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Keep plodding on - it will slowly happen!
K x
jeanette71732 katecogs
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caramax jeanette71732
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After 4 days on 10g I have been 3 days on 20 and struggling with anxiety, and insomnia. After histories of GP's bad attitudes / being dismissive about mental health, I don't really trust them either that they really know what they are doing and wish they were a bit more knowledgable about mental health and meds, although a new young doc I have got now seems a bit more clued up than my previous.
I read some stories about people feeling better within a week and others 6 weeks. I keep hoping if I hear more of the former they will somehow subconciously make my brain do that too ha ha. Seriously though, feel for you and hoping you, I and everyone else get's the relief we are after soon. Warm wishes x
caramax jeanette71732
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After 4 days on 10g I have been 3 days on 20 and struggling with anxiety, and insomnia. After histories of GP's bad attitudes / being dismissive about mental health, I don't really trust them either that they really know what they are doing and wish they were a bit more knowledgable about mental health and meds, although a new young doc I have got now seems a bit more clued up than my previous.
I read some stories about people feeling better within a week and others 6 weeks. I keep hoping if I hear more of the former they will somehow subconciously make my brain do that too ha ha. Seriously though, feel for you and hoping you, I and everyone else get's the relief we are after soon. Warm wishes x
caramax jeanette71732
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After 4 days on 10g I have been 3 days on 20 and struggling with anxiety, and insomnia. After histories of GP's bad attitudes / being dismissive about mental health, I don't really trust them either that they really know what they are doing and wish they were a bit more knowledgable about mental health and meds, although a new young doc I have got now seems a bit more clued up than my previous.
I read some stories about people feeling better within a week and others 6 weeks. I keep hoping if I hear more of the former they will somehow subconciously make my brain do that too ha ha. Seriously though, feel for you and hoping you, I and everyone else get's the relief we are after soon. Warm wishes x
jeanette71732 caramax
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caramax jeanette71732
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katecogs jeanette71732
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However professional a doctor is in the mental health field, I don't think anyone fully understands what it's like to be like this unless they've had it. It's the most terrifying and emotional illness I've ever had, and I never want to be there again. I used to think I was the only one, as nothing was ever explained properly. What I've learnt about this illness is what I've read over the many years.
Strange now this medication makes everything so much better
caramax katecogs
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katecogs caramax
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Yes I do feel like me again on the Citralopram. Looking back to how ill I felt, dark emotional days, it's hard to believe nobody actually knew of my illness as I hid it well. Only those close to me. I carried on as normal, and cried quietly away on my own. People didn't talk of it ..... depression was something that was kind of hid away. I lost many years ..... thank god for SSRI's.
I think actually depression has made me a better person ..... I adore life so much now and think the experience has given me a better insight into the illness.
:-) :-) :-)
caramax katecogs
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I'm sure it's in my family in one way or another but no diagnoses still some shame attached. Great to hear people like yourself who not only come out the other end but better for it. I think it does give you great compassion for others suffering. Can't wait to feel like you describe there - just gona keep hanging on. Warm wishes and thanks to you x
katecogs caramax
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I'm optimistic he'll recover once his meds are sorted.
I hope you reach that well feeling soon caramax - and everyone out there going through their own personal struggle. We're not alone x
caramax katecogs
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