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First day on citalopram

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maggie24999
maggie24999

Hi just took my first citalopram there 20mg just looking for a bite off help since a took it my head fells num taking hot flushes chest fells tight getting numness on my face are these symptoms normal as a was on them years ago and had something similar but doctor said it fine thay will go away any help plz thanks

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    maggie24999

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    Has anyone felt like thay are going to faint got this weard felling last nyt my head felt hot and body was getting hot cold all the way up ma heart started racing and ma mind started going could fell ma self starting to struggle to breath in to day a fell weird as if am on a different planet and so weak so scary and a think this is it my times up any help plz
    • anne02830
      anne02830 maggie24999

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      It could have been a panic attack Maggie but im not sure. When i was at my most anxious i had panic attacks everyday for a while. I used this site to help me with my breathing excercises. My doctor suggested it to me and i did breathing and relaxation excercises everday this was a massive help.

      https://patient.info/health/relaxation-exercises

    • anne02830
      anne02830 maggie24999

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      Finding ways to cope is like a project. I was constantly researching alternative methods and treatments for anxiety. I even considering going to see a breathing coach but i couldnt afford it. I have been having Craniosacaral treatment since i began taking the medication 15 months ago and that has helped me greatly. The treatment has helped me to relax and the therapist has worked on calming my nervous system down. The treatment cost me £40 a month and im sticking to it for life, my confidence has come back im much calmer and happier as a result of the treatment. I will be going it alone in 2 weeks without any medication at all so continuing with the Crano a must. Look uo the Alexander Technique aslo, i have heard that a very good therapy.
    • maggie24999
      maggie24999 anne02830

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      Thanks it's just the dying part it's annoying me it's on my mind 24/7 scared to stay in with kids my self so horrible
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