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Day 15 on Citalopram

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Sparkly40
Sparkly40

First of all I'm so sorry for posting again and I'm sure I'm starting to bore people with my posts but this forum is like my lifeline at the minute for reassurance.

I am on day 15 taking 20mg of Citalopram and I am so tired today I can't do anything luckily my wee baby is as good as gold but I feel I could sleep all day even though it's not possible

Is this normal??

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  • john43212
    john43212 Sparkly40

    Posted

    These are just side effects and nothing to worry about am on day 28 20mg and still having slight side effects such as tiredness dizzy spells increased anxiety, these are all part and parcel of the meds , I keep getting told it can take months for the meds too kick in so just take every day as it comes that's what I'm doing , if had a spell off doubting the meds but everyone on cit goes through this , just hang in there x

  • karen76145
    karen76145 Sparkly40

    Posted

    Yes, Sparkly, this is sooo normal. And you post any time you need to. I know I did, and it really helps you to stay sane until the meds finally do their thing. 
  • Sparkly40
    Sparkly40

    Posted

    I am starting to doubt will the EVER do their thing!!!!!!
  • lorraine52317
    lorraine52317 Sparkly40

    Posted

    Hi sparkly

    Yes it's perfectly normal to feel like this. Tiredness is an issue for the majority of us here! I can imagine it must be extremely hard when you have a little one to be responsible for as well as coping with feeling unwell. Good thing is these side effects won't last and will fade out soon.

    Glad your beautiful baby is being good and wish you a speedy recovery

    Xxx

    • Sparkly40
      Sparkly40 lorraine52317

      Posted

      Yes Lorraine it is difficult enough my little boy is only 4 months and not sleeping through the night so that is very difficult for me as my husband is out working and I have another little girl who is 5, so it's a very busy life which is why I want to feel better quickly. I'm started to think I also have a bit of post natal depression as I keep thinking I'm failing my children by being like this, I never want them to remember me being so low or crying all the time I try to go to another room when I'm crying but it's not always easy

      But thanks for your kind words

    • lorraine52317
      lorraine52317 Sparkly40

      Posted

      Hi sparkly

      Bless you it must be really tough for you right now. I found a cried a lot for the first few weeks of taking citalopram. Whereas I wasn't crying before taking them!! Hopefully your fatigue will pass soon. It's really important to get high strength (800) vitamin D3 and high strength omega 3 these are essential when suffering with depression and taking antidepressants. (Advised by my consultant and I also googled it)

      Can you hubby not take some time off to help you whilst your body is adjusting to the medication. You really could do with a rest when first starting antidepressants.

      Wishing you well and hope to hear how you get on.

      Take care

      Blessings xxxx

  • David_21660
    David_21660 Sparkly40

    Posted

    Sparkly40,

    Never, EVER, think you are boring anyone on this forum. The whole reason for being here (for all of us) is to get help and eventually, we all give it back. Get help, self help and help everybody!

    You will look back, especially when you read other "new forumers" posts, in the future, that once you were just the same. In the meantime try and keep positive. Also keep posting and reading. It will take as long as it takes (however long that may be?). Remember we are here for you!

    Best Regards,

    David

     

    • Sparkly40
      Sparkly40 David_21660

      Posted

      Thanks David for the words of encouragement I can't wait for the days that I can help others, instead of constantly seeking reassurance.

      I'm so glad I discovered this forum it really does help me when I am feeling so low (like right now) I had a brief period for maybe 2 hrs thinks were normal but now I feel crap again

      And it continues ............

  • stevo1975
    stevo1975 Sparkly40

    Posted

    Hey Sparkly, that sounds pretty normal I had tiredness and other side effects for sometime however the improved happiness far out weighed the side effects hang in there smile
  • louise38430
    louise38430 Sparkly40

    Posted

    Hi Sparkly,

    Hope you are doing okay today. It is hard when you first start taking citalopram..tiredness, anxiety,happiness, anxiety, crying etc. All perfectly normal however. It does get better though.

    One day you will feel really good, the next bad, but the good days soon start to outweigh the not so good ones and then one day you'll be like "wow...I'm not anxious"

    I tried to keep myself busy during the first few weeks so I had something to focus on, even if it was just going for a walk. I also made sure to make me time. Hard when you're a mum, but important. A half hour in the bath can do wonders, or just flicking through your favourite trashy mag.

    Be gentle with on yourself andkeep posting on here. It's a great forum and there's some amazing, helpful people, who have been there before.

    X

  • Sparkly40
    Sparkly40

    Posted

    Wow this morning is hard I have no energy at all and my legs feel so heavy and I have a headache, I can't be bothered doing anything. So sleepy too

    I no I have no energy because I can't eat I have one slice of toast and feel like I have had a four course meal!!

    Does any one else take propanadol does this make you tired along with the Citalopram??

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