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Having a little less anxiety, does this mean that citalopram is working

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gemma77546
gemma77546

Ive been on Citalopram for nearly nine weeks now and after having a really bad day on Tuesday, I’ve had two better days. Does anyone know if this means that the Citalopram is starting to help me because when I have spoken to my doctor he just wants to up me to 30mg from 20mg as he said that I should have seen an improvement from 4weeks. I just want this nightmare to end. Citalopram 20mg has worked amazing for me in the past, I just wish id never stopped taking it.

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  • will20275
    will20275 gemma77546

    Posted

    Hey gemma, 

    You are a strong person and trust me you will not become dependent on the Zoplicone. Please don’t stress over that. Be glad that you have it to help you. This way you can feel good and enjoy life. 😇

    Will😎

  • kelly58470
    kelly58470 gemma77546

    Posted

    It sounds like you are making definite progress:-).

    ?Since you've had a few good days, I would hold off moving up to 30 mg. You can always go up in the future; but since the 20 mg. is working for you now, I'd stick with that.

    • gemma77546
      gemma77546 kelly58470

      Posted

      Thank you for advice Kelly, my days do seem to be improving, it’s just the initial panic when I first get up that im struggling with. I’m going stick with the 20 and see how I go for a few more weeks. I hope your doing okay too.x
  • Paula2019
    Paula2019 gemma77546

    Posted

    I agree with everyone who has responded. Wish doctors are not so quick upping these. You know your health better than anyone, if you are feeling better then great. These meds need our support to make ourselves feel better. You will get down days just like others do that are not on meds. Its how we deal with those down days which is the key.
    • lois95799
      lois95799 Paula2019

      Posted

      Absolutely Paula ..celexa is only a tool..you can't be stress free the rest of your life..with or without meds.

  • nucole36482
    nucole36482 gemma77546

    Posted

    Stick with it Gemma I wish I had and not gone  up to 30mg. I am 18 weeks in and 16 weeks on 30mg. I have good days and bad days still but we will get there x
  • gemma77546
    gemma77546

    Posted

    Thank you all for the support and advice. I’m getting through the days better but the mornings are stil very hard for Me. I’m trying to not worry about them though as I know that will only make it worse and I’m finding the book that everyone talked about really helpful too. I know it says that we should try and accept the anxiety and not be frightened of it, I’m trying that strategy when it comes over me during the day but it’s much harder to apply on a morning when the panic kicks in. 
    • al-pk9
      al-pk9 gemma77546

      Posted

      Is that 'at last a life' by Paul David? I read it recently, he is excellent and it's nice to see someone else following the advice 🙃

    • will20275
      will20275 al-pk9

      Posted

      Hey al, 

      I’m currently reading Paul’s book. I’m at chapter 9. I find it very helpful and I’m learning a lot. 🤯😇

      Will😎

    • gemma77546
      gemma77546 al-pk9

      Posted

      Sorry I did reply to you yesterday but for some reason it’s dissapeared. It is that book and I’m finding it very helpful thank you.
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