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sally67691
sally67691

Hi. Was wondering if anyone could please help. I was on clitrapram last year for anxity an took it in the morning but by about 5pm I felt sick an needed sleep. Iv just gone back on it an take it of a night. But in the morning I feel like Iv got morning sickness( im defo not pregnant). So can any1 recommend the best thing I can do to stop this. Please xx 

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  • The_sleepy_crow
    The_sleepy_crow sally67691

    Posted

    Hi Sally

    when we are anxious, we use up glucose at a high rate. Sometimes with anxiety, we can also go off our food and not eat as well as we should. I would suggest that as soon as you wake up in the morning, you eat a banana, some cashew nuts and have a glass of milk for brekkie. Once you have a nutritious meal, your body will start to feel better. The nausea will subside really soon.

    best wishes

    sleepy crow

    • sally67691
      sally67691 The_sleepy_crow

      Posted

      Thankyou. I'll defo try that. Iv gone off my food all together. But I'll try this. Stupid anxity. Xx 
    • The_sleepy_crow
      The_sleepy_crow sally67691

      Posted

      Anxiety affects us in different ways. I know it is hard to cook/eat full meals, but as long as you are snacking on healthy foods during the day, your body will get the nutrients that it needs. Try Boiled eggs or a jacket potato with tuna for lunch - good source of protein.

      take care sally

      SC

    • sally67691
      sally67691 The_sleepy_crow

      Posted

      Thankyou for this. I will definitely try all this. It's just hard when it's hard to do anything at the moment. But we all get there in the end.  Thanks x
  • katecogs
    katecogs sally67691

    Posted

    Hi Sally

    I've been taking Citralopram for over 10 years (life long meds) and initially I felt quite sick, but this side effect wore off.  I take mine in the morning, but whatever time of day you take it, make sure you don't take it on an empty stomach.  I had many side effects, but they all wore off after a while.

    I'm pleased to say that this medication has kept my depression and anxiety away and I'm 'as happy as Larry' biggrin   I hope it works as well for you.

    Best wishes, and good luck x

     

    • sally67691
      sally67691 katecogs

      Posted

      Thanks for your replie. Glad to hear that your happy now. I just can't wait to stop convincing myself I have somthin really wrong with me. im really trying hard to eat. Today was the 1st morning I haven't actually been sick. So fingers crossed.   

      Stay happy 😃 xx 

    • katecogs
      katecogs sally67691

      Posted

      You'll get there ..... confused

      Good luck, and hope the sickness goes soon x

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