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I just don't know what to do

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gemma77546
gemma77546

I've been on citalopram 20mg for seven weeks tomorrow and I'm still very up and down with the anxiety. I spoke to my doctor today and he said that I should go up to thirty because if 20mg was going to work for me it would have done by now. I just don't know what to do. I was on 20mg up until last year and I was great on it. I'm just scared of going up to 30mg because I'll get worse again before I get better. Please can anyone tell me if it's normal to still be up and down at this stage.

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  • will20275
    will20275 gemma77546

    Posted

    Gemma, 

    Give it more time. I’m on 10 mg and today starts my 14th week. I had anxiety all the way up to now. It does come in waves but it slowly decreases. Try not to focus on it. I know it’s hard but go for a walk. It really helps with the anxiety. I try to walk every day. It’s hard with working 10-13 hrs a day. But I squeeze it in. The days I don’t I notice I get some anxiety. My sleep is also coming back. It’s a very slow process with this med. I’m praying for you and Kelly 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I’m here if you have ?’s

    Will😎

    • lois95799
      lois95799 will20275

      Posted

      Hello will ..that's exactly right when those waves hit me I went outside for a walk..it will calm your nerves when outside .staying inside causes you to think over n over again which makes it worst..or I would zap my body with a cold shower...it works trust me..

    • will20275
      will20275 lois95799

      Posted

      Hi lois,

      I totally agree with the water, I could live in water, lol. Either hot or cold for me. 

      Will😎👍🏼👍🏼

    • gemma77546
      gemma77546 will20275

      Posted

      Thank you Lois and Will for the advice, I don’t know how I’d get through this without you all on here. I’m trying to be as positive as I can and just keep hanging on thinking about what I can do each day rather than what I can’t.
    • Star1711
      Star1711 lois95799

      Posted

      Hi Lois,

      Does taking a 1/2 minute cold shower per day help? I agree with the going outside, I go for walks or sit outside to go clear my head 

    • lois95799
      lois95799 Star1711

      Posted

      Yes zap your body with cold water it totally changes the way your brain is thinking..most of these anxiety symptoms are mental even washing your face with cold water totally does it..is a small relief ..but is better than nothing..
    • will20275
      will20275 gemma77546

      Posted

      Gemma, 

      If you didn’t do this yet start cutting out caffeine especially chocolate. I also drink a lot of water over 2 quarts a day and the walking is important or running. Any exercise. 

      Will😎

    • gemma77546
      gemma77546 will20275

      Posted

      I’ve switched to chamomile tea and I’m trying yoga but I don’t think I could do to do something like walking or running too.
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