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Citalopram - scared

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momo123
momo123

Been suffering for the last 3 months now - got slightly better in between but worse recently. Been doctors numerous times and been given 20mg Citalopram..but toooo scared to take them after some stuff iv read on here and other places. So scared that even thinking about it makes me anxious. I have weird head feeling ..hard to explain..like a slight burning pressure all over my head. I feel as everything is going blurry .. scared to go socialise now for no reason I'm scared . Don't even know what I'm scared about . Getting married in 3 months and need to get better. do the tablets help ?? How bad are they at the beginning?? Will it help my headache go away and tight chest ..etc

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  • momo123
    momo123

    Posted

    I have my first therapy session tomorrow also
  • lois95799
    lois95799 momo123

    Posted

    Have you ever read the side effects of Tylenol or Ibuprofen...take care
    • momo123
      momo123 lois95799

      Posted

      I know what you're trying to say... But nearly everyone says that you feel really really bad the first month and that's what I'm scared of

    • lois95799
      lois95799 momo123

      Posted

      I was the same way...and for me yes the side effects where horrible..but I held on and preservere ..I had the same symptoms as you or worst before celexa..try 5..then 10..and so on it's easier on your body...with dc.approval of course..take care

    • ScaredyCake
      ScaredyCake momo123

      Posted

      First week I felt a bit more crappy than I already did but picked up rapidly after that 
  • gaz90368
    gaz90368 momo123

    Posted

    Ive been where you are. Was worried about upping my dose because the side effects of the 10mg really screwed my head up initially. They pushed my anxiety levels through the roof. When going on the  20mg I snapped the tablet in half for a couple of days and took half morning and night. Doc wouldn't advice that but it worked for me. Hope u feel better soon. 

  • ScaredyCake
    ScaredyCake momo123

    Posted

    Start off by taking half the dose. Or even a quarter. Wean yourself into them. That’s the only way could talk myself into taking it. And I have to say, it’s the best thing I ever did! It’s changed my life. I’m a better mum, wife and friend. I get up every morning and actually have something to smile about for the first time. It’s like I CANT feel anxious! My brain won’t let me. It’s weird but wonderful! Good luck. You won’t be sorry xx
  • ScaredyCake
    ScaredyCake momo123

    Posted

    Take it before bed too. That way you sleep through any potential side effects 
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