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Hi there,
I've read through the threads about citalopram start ups and have found them very helpful.
I'm currently on day 6 and the morning anxiety and nausea are really getting to me. I could use a little support from anyone who has been through it, or is going through it now.
Cheers, and thank you for taking the time to read this.
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Lovestech pamela84726
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From what's been understood the anxiety will be a whole lot worse for the first 2-3 weeks but should improve once the citalopram has taken its course so to speak.
Hope this helps.
alexa5 Lovestech
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I think everyone is different and the reasons why we're put on Citalopram. I was put on 40mg combined with high strenght sleeping tablets and was not working so could spend more time "getting myself together" in the mornings as opposed to rushing out the door. I think an improvement in my diet and excercising helped. When I say excercising I mean walking the dog further and more often - not being a gym bunny!!
If you can try to distract yourself when you begin to feel anxious by going for a stroll, calling a friend, even cleaning helped me. I felt like really just hibernating and sitting curled up and did for a while but then realised I was not doing myself any favours.
I've been on citalopram for about 5 years and it does keep things ticking over for me. I don't have so many ups and downs. I'm on 20mg a day. The nausea does go - a bit like morning sickness if you've ever had that.
I hope you get to feel better soon and your symptoms settle down. Take care of yourself. Alexa.xx
pamela84726 alexa5
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Yes I remember what morning sickness was all about even though it was 15 years ago, that was never ending.
I guess as I am signed off work until early September, I will just take it very easy and sleep through as much as I can.
Your support means so much. Thank you again.
Pam
Fitch pamela84726
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Paplpitations and stuffy head symptoms are common at first and it may also affect your sex drive BUT all is worth it if you persist because eventually you will feel better in yourself and can gradually come off then like I did since Jan this year after 2 and a half years on them . Good luck
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