Nervous starting Citalopram....
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Helo, my name is Mia I'm 25 years old, suffering from depression/Anxiety on daily basis. today I have been prescribed Citalopram to help me.
problem is - I am too anxious to even start taking it! I have scared myself reading stories online. I am very sensitive to SSRI's.. I also have a phobia of being/feeling sick and wonder if anyone has any tips to avoid this! I've been prescribed 5mg (yes very low dose) but so scared! Thank you x
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louise1974 mia20808
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5mg is a really low dose and I would expect your doctor wants to just start you on this to avoid any massive side effects. I personally didn't experience any nausea starting on 10mg or going up to 20mg. Maybe take it at night so you sleep through any nausea side effect you may or may not have. Please don't read everything too much because of course the people writing are the ones that DID experiernce side effects, many do not. All I can tell you is that I was a damn mess before starting on Citalopram with anxiety and depression, all day every day and now I feel fabulous 6 months later.
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anne2953 mia20808
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joanne40211 mia20808
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Becca2015 mia20808
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I started on 10mg almost 2 weeks ago then up to 20mg after a week. I haven't felt sick at all since starting them so I hope that's reassuring for you! Although I've had some awful days in the past 2 weeks (I always do unfortunately) I am starting to see the positives in life and feel slightly 'normal' again. I'm so glad I started taking citalopram!
All the best
Rebecca
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katecogs mia20808
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Yes definitely take it ..... the end results are so worth it. SSRI's cured me of many years of depression, and I've been well ever since :-)
Try not to worry about taking the medicine. Yes it can be difficult, I don't want to hide that, but not everyone gets side effects, and if we do, we don't all get the same ones. Anxiety does seem to get worse before it gets better on this med, but people here can support you with any questions etc. You're starting on a low dose, which is good to ease onto it.
If you do feel a little nauseous however, one remedy to help alleviate it is to drink ginger ale, which I was advised to drink last year on a cruise when we hit rough seas. Within 15 minutes my hubby and I felt well again !!
Citalopram takes months to work, so don't expect immediate results. The road is often up and down too, but it's so worth it in the end. Just persevere through it all.
You'll be fine. Keep in touch here.
K xx
mia20808 katecogs
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will try the ginger ale- sounds like a great idea & glad it helped you on the cruise!
Your right, It will take time,luckily the 1st step of trying the tablet is over, which was my biggest panick! Without this forum I doubt I would of plucked up the courage to even try the tablet... So I thank you very much! Will keep updated on here, have a lovely weekend xxxx
Rachel2468 mia20808
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I'm 26 and just took my first dose last night too - 10mg. I was so scared it too me ages to work up the courage as I'm really sensitive to meds too and terrified of the side effects! It's nice to know someone's starting at the same time and hope you're feeling ok so far xx
mia20808 Rachel2468
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So far I'm fine thank you! I think my anxiety plays tricks on me...feeling more anxious & light headed! But can handle that ok lol.
Yes it is nice to know that other people are in the same situation and expierencing the same things. Please keep me updated on how you progress I'd love to know, hopefully soon I can be as brave as you & try 10mg! xxxxx
Rachel2468 mia20808
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Glad you're feeling ok, I'm feeling the same as you actually, bit more anxious (think that's because I've just started the pills though and I'm monitoring everything) and feeling spacey which is odd! Excited for the good effects to kick in though
I'm sure you'll be able to move up to 10mg in no time! Has your doctor given you a time frame? Think I'm on the 10mg for at least a month to see how things go..
Xxx
mia20808 Rachel2468
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Ah bless you, it's so easy to monitor every slight symptom when anxious! ...I've kept busy this morning by doing ironing! (That won't help with depression haha). We will get there! Like you, I'm very excited to be feeling better! We need to make the most of being in our 20's!!
My GP isn't the most helpful Dr I've had -Sadly! but am grateful. I'm due for a checkup in 3 weeks! Maybe I will then be increased! How about you?!
Big hugs xxx
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