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so on friday wen so gp and he say if u wan we can stop citalopram , i dont think he knows much , my mood is like ocean 🌊 and still have moring anxiety , some people say it takes 6-8 weeks to work i really dont know . cbt therapy takes 3 months on nhs waiting list cant go private coz i cant afforded, plz help
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gilip ben85017
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ben85017 gilip
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raj29314 ben85017
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nigel45109 ben85017
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Hello, I would say stick with it for another 5 weeks. It's been 8 weeks for me, and I only noticed small improvements in the last week. I think you need to give each anti depressant at least 12 weeks, to see if they work. At 6 weeks I was ready to give up, and try another. Glad i didnt, as i would not know for sure whether its right for me. I'm not 100% cit is for me at this point, but I need to give it 12 weeks, to see. I think 6 to 8 weeks is too short for a recovery for most people. It's more like have you experienced any small improvements by that time. One person on here gave it 6 months, before they noticed improvements, and another 6 for recovery.
lois95799 nigel45109
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ben85017 nigel45109
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raj29314 nigel45109
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nigel45109 raj29314
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8 weeks in total. First 3 weeks 30mg, last 5 weeks on 40mg. Noticed small improvements a week ago. Prior to that, couldn't see improvements as such, although there were changes. First 4 weeks were highs and lows, that each lasted a few days. Then next 2 weeks I felt very flat, low and anxious. Now, i get mood swings, but tbey are much more shallow, and the lows happen around lunchtime, for a few hours. By early evening I feel quite good. I'm expecting more Improvements over next few weeks, possibly longer, as only 5 weeks on higher dose.
mark89813 nigel45109
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I've just finished week 7 and like you I'm noticing small improvements, I'm not so tired in the evening.
marsh23433 ben85017
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keep on using this medication as it will help you ,don't go cold turkey and stop as the redrawal symptoms will be allot more than you will realize .I used citrolopram for many years and you have ups and downs.
ben85017 marsh23433
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i will tri just never been like this this head medicine is gived me a shok,, scared 😧
lois95799 ben85017
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If your feeling horrible don't suffered.. I know I keep saying ask your doctor for a low dose of a benzo..you can't get addicted if the doctor only prescribes it one time...but you will feel alot better especially for those start up effects
ben85017 lois95799
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he dosnt like give them out , he only give me 7 , i been so careful with them taking hafl of 2mg i have one last and i keep saving it wen it gets very bad... intrusive thoughts very bad 😞
lois95799 ben85017
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Usually folks that won't get another prescription for a benzo..turn to a prescribe sleeping pill..like ziplocone..it has calming effects if you take a half of your prescribed dosage..thats what I did before they approved my xanex..