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Hello , I've been on 10mg of Citalopram and felt my anxiety and panic getting worse , its only been 4 days and I have to up my dose to 20mg this evening. Does it go away or get worse I'm very scared by it all at the min .I've never taken anything in my life but started to get really bad panic disorder. Thank you.
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gillian_1961 steff43925
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emma93653 gillian_1961
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roby_54688 steff43925
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stuck with it
and take Dizepam to help u with ur anxiety
it's help me a lot
danielle47804 roby_54688
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roby_54688 danielle47804
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it's temporary
and I hear it's help many ppl
it's really good and works with many ppl
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David_21660 steff43925
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That may sound easy to say and I can assure you it does become easier when you get through the cr*p yer going through.
Unfortunately we have to go through, what I like to call the added extras (side effects) to become a new and better person. Cita is a good sticking plaster for the brain, but there can be these added extras which we may or may not get and you just have to give it time. Time is an undefinable period in this case as we are all so different. Some may get added extras that you won't and you may possibly get ones that others won't, also the intensity may be higher or lower. Try to understand that Cita usually causes anxiety to be able to treat it (for example, I didn't think I had anxiety! I was wrong!) mine lasted a month or so, but again it depends on the individual and what repairs Cita has to carry out in the overhaul of your brain.
Try not to over worry about what you read here, it may not concern or happen to you, just concentrate on the issues that do and you will get the advice you need. Try and remain positive even when it feels there is little to be positive about.
Do not wish to be yourself again or the old you because, that person is the reason you are here. If possible remove yourself from the situation if that was part of the problem too. Look forward to a new and better you from now on.
Accept you may be a fuzzy headed zombie for a while, but always remember you will get through it, no matter how long it takes and we are here for YOU!
Finally, while you are this stage of feeling like cr*p with no end in sight try to go with it the best you can.
I always mention the advantages of an emergency duvet downstairs/living room for those days you make it out of bed, but thats about it! Music is a great aid to recovery so play your favourite uplifting music (after a while you may want to dance the blues away so, have a dance!) or DVD, do not watch or listen to the news more than once a day and steer clear of anything called reality TV because it ain't! It is far from it and mainly sad and depressing sh*te full of sad people trapped in a false world. Which is basically where I came from via work related stress. The job was actually very good, but some of the people – well we'll leave it there.
Keep reading (try not to over analyise or worry), keep posting, ask anything without worry or fear of how it may sound, we have all been there and we are all here for you now. I think you may begin to realise that with the number of replies so far!
Regards,
David.
steff43925 David_21660
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David_21660 steff43925
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The fact is you are not. Something in our lives brought us all here and these days it is our lives, lifestyles and the way society is treating us that is failing us. That is the root of the problem so, no more of that, okay!
Everything you are mentioning is usual (don't like the word "normal" - I mean anyone really know what normal is? No!). Thes are some of the side effects with Cita, but it does show it is working and repairing slowly and gradually that which needs fixing.
It will be difficult to focus, but please try and eventually all the tension, angst etc., will go away. Many of us can testify that sometimes it goes without you realising. However, you have to be aware that it may come back (not always), but it just may. When you get to this stage you'll be able to brush it off! Unfortunately, not now, but you have us to help you through!
This is an all inclusive forum and it has become like a Family to many of us, unlike other Families, this one you can choose!
Wobbley legs must mean time to dive under that duvet!
David x
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gillian_1961 David_21660
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turvell David_21660
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i think its work that created my problem in part. i cant afford to leave the job i have but it drives me to distraction to the point i could cry. plus i had a failed operation that left me in pain for the last 12 months. now i have to have it agian. i think this is what caused me depression and aniexty. im day 6 on 10mg of Cita. im not happy with myself and hope that this works. and that i can come off it one day too
David_21660 turvell
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I'm on 40mg I have been on Cita for 18 months and am going to try to come off, but when I, my Fiancee and my GP feel it is the right time. Then it has to be slowly and gradually over well, as long as it takes. There a people who give excellent advice here (one I regard as the closest thing to an angel I have come across), who have come off and some back on for a short time because they are so clued up they knew some extra help may be needed due to an unavoidable life event or crisis that was looming.
If your job is making you ill you should try and concentrate on doing something else. I had no option I crashed, my GP told me so before I did although, I don't remember much when I did! I lost my job and am now trying to find something I want to do, work for me not the system and all that support it which used and abused me!
It has been difficult for us with only one part-time wage coming in, but we have managed and the biggest aid to managing was my lifestyle change! Giving up the acceptable drugs of alcohol and tobacco saved me a fair bit. Sourcing healthier free range and organic foods, omitting the killer additives found in processed and ones that are ruining the earth like palm oil production for example has made us fitter and in the long term saved us money. We eat good food we don't crave cr*p which addiction is part of the process!
I have returned to hobbies and crafts, in the early days I decorated the house inside and out (good old Wilko - other stores are available Lol! (but not as good or as cheap)) which helped concentrate my mind. The physical illness came after, but again not related.
When it comes to out health in particular our mental health try putting goodnes into your body feed it and your mind and you will see that the possibilities are endless, believe me!
Ciao fer now!
David