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Dear all,
After having been on citalopram for 13 years the doctor put me on sertraline 50mg 3 weeks ago. First 2 weeks were absolutely and the last week has been hell especially today. I can not relax, I'm all over the place, I feel fidgety, mind racing, feel like screaming, terrified I'm going insane!!! I just can't cope I really can't. I'm outside walking right now but I'm wondering if I shouldn't go to A&E?! I'm sick of it, I want everything to stop!! I can't handle those feelings! I'm so scared! What shall I do??please someone tell me?? I'm scared they would say I'm mad, im so aware that I have a problem which makes it worse, I don't want anyone to think I'm Going crazy! Do I need some medication or something? But I'm scared of that too! ((((
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natashaloo Babette
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lynda70899 natashaloo
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i upped my dosage from 50 to 75mg a week ago. Started at 25. So all in all I've been on sertraline for 9 weeks. Things have not improved dramatically. The week on 75 mg still had side effects. Take my pills in the eve but I think I will switch to am because I am not sleeping well and have night sweats. Not sure what to do? Like everyone else just like to have my life back.
natashaloo lynda70899
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rebecca51127 Babette
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I saw the doctor on Thursday as the medication was just not working and I felt no different. He said let's change you to sertraline 50mgs. I've been taking it for too nights now and stopped the citalopram yesterday morning. I feel very spaced out and my anxiety is still there. My body feels like it's here, but not my mind.
I'm really worried as I know how bad the side effects are when starting a new antidepressant let alone stopping one at the same time too.
I just don't think I'll ever feel normal. Has anyone else been through the same?
I have noticed I'm sleeping better, but is this the calm before the storm?
natashaloo Babette
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lynda70899 Babette
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i did respond to you but I don't see it posted here. Basically I think you should do whatever will bring you some comfort. Going to the emergency might give you some reassurance. Take someone with you. The will not think your crazy and put you away. They will have the understanding that these are side effects of the medicine. It may be with your dr approval that you up your dosage. Something to consider. Are you sleeping at night. When do you take your medication? I was on citalopram for many years. I certainly don't remember these awful side effects on them. I have been where you are just feeling I can't do this anymore. Teary, agitated, just wanting to throw things (I don't). Become so frustrated. Just want these pills to work for mr, for you everyone,
not sure if this is helpful. Let me know how you are doing. Just vent. That's helpful.
lynda
Davesoapbox Babette
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you are are strong, you have such good character and while right now you are struggling you are not giving up. I have seen you post on here in support of others and I know you can beat this. You need to relax (so easy to say) and you need to remember that anxiety is like a virus the more it takes hold and breaks us down the harder it is to fight off. Much like a virus medication helps but they to have side effects. Within you you have the power to stand tall, hold your head high and put anxiety in its place. Use the tools you have, meditation, mindfullness and most of all a positive mental attitude.
you have my friendship and I wish you peace
David
tracie1972 Babette
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I thought I'd let you know that I had my doctor on the phone who told me to switch back onto citalopram again. He told me not take anything tonight and tomorrow to go back on 10mg first and after 5 days 20mg. I'm so terrified to have awful side effects again!! To be honest it can't get worse than how I feel now, I'm petrified, feel like screaming!!
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