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My battle & what to try next

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andrew90160
andrew90160

Hi im 35 married just about ! I have bin battling anxeity for all my adult life but only just realised the extent of the damage it has caused to me and my wife.My doctor told me I has very bad anxeity and I was put on CBT & citropram 20mg .The pills i tried for 6 weeks and did help lots with my illness but made me feel like a lifeless zombie! I have almost lost my wife because of a gambling addiction that  I beat over a year ago plus on top of my anxiety. I am now paying for a priv councillor and trying to rescue my marrage.I want to try medication again but id like to know if anyone felt the same on citropram, I feel like ive had enough of anxeity ruining my life and want help just dont know the best way. \thanks for any help . andrew

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  • julian33896
    julian33896 andrew90160

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    That's great that you're trying so hard to improve your marriage! I think that you should definitely talk to a doctor/psychiatrist and let them know the positives and negatives you felt while on citalopram. Maybe they can find a better medication for you.
  • sarah41
    sarah41 andrew90160

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    Hi, anti depressant's can take up to six weeks to work, if you were having side effects badly on citropram your Dr may suggest something else. Citalopram is a ssri (selective serotonin 're uptake inhibitors). Fluoxetine, escitalopram are also in the group.
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