Not having much fun!
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Hi guys
I know there's hundreds of posts like this on here but I think it's good to share stories and to talk to one another....
I was put on 20mg cit nearly 3 weeks ago and had it reduced to 10mg a few days ago as it was making my anxiety worse.
To start with I just felt tired (probably because I'm hardly sleeping!) and nauseous but I feel as if I'm getting worse rather than better - I'm so fatigued most of the time, feel spaced out, vomiting most mornings and am now getting headaches all down the sides of my head and into my neck! I feel no less anxious either.
I thought side effects would be improving by now. Really am fed up of feeling this way...
Anyone felt worse before they felt better? Any help greatly appreciated!
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gillian20097 danielle2727
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It's not easy and very frustrating and scary when you are taking something that's meant to make you feel better and it making you feel worse.
The side effects should ease soon and you may start to notice little differences in your mood and how you cope. Believe it or not,you have done the hard part.Getting over them first few weeks while the medication gets in your system is often too much for some.
Just hang in there. It can seem never ending but it does get better. We are here for us if you need us xx
danielle2727 gillian20097
Posted
Sometimes kind words from somebody who knows what you're going through and won't judge is a massive help - I really appreciate it x
Tids20 gillian20097
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gillian20097 Tids20
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I promise you now that things will get better. It will just be gradual changes but they all add up. I'm still not 100% and was in a very bad place. When I look back to when this started,I had all the fears you guys do. I felt that my mind couldn't be pushed the slightest bit more,I also felt I was going mad.
I have bad days,very bad days but they come with more clarity than before. My thinking is not a million miles an hour and I can rationalise better. My focus and concentration is coming back,,,not all the time but more than it was.So even on days that I feel horrendous,putting all these little pieces together tells me of my improvements.....We are all gonna get through this together.....Keep telling yourself over and over that you can do this because you can xx
katecogs danielle2727
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A doctor once told me that taking the medication in the morning is better for you if you're having difficulty sleeping at night. I take mine in the mornings and don't have any sleep problems.
All your side effects will ease off eventually - we all seem to go through this journey, some a little worse than others. Keep on plodding through and you'll come through it eventually.