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Ocd stress depression ?

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amanda04844
amanda04844

I'm 43 completely feel like I'm losing my mind all I do is worry about my health I have constant diarrhoea (seen a specialist) irritable bowel I ache all over my tongue is so sore so I worry about mouth cancer my boob hurts and constantly feels like I have a pin or something stuck in it ...breast cancer ? I have tormented myself so much I feel drained I'm horrible to my kids and husband I think I don't want to go to the dr anymore I'm fed up of going I'm on citalopram 20 and the hey don't help been on them over a year, but really feel like I need a break I can't live like this anymore any advice?

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  • lynne82155
    lynne82155 amanda04844

    Posted

    It sounds like you may have a bit of health anxiety also.

    Go back and speak to your doctor as your meds may need reviewed

    Stay Strongcool

  • Raegan-Lee
    Raegan-Lee amanda04844

    Posted

    Wow. I really feel for you..

    Perhaps hypnotherapy?

    It's very relaxing and may help.

    Well done for seeking advice.

  • hypercat
    hypercat amanda04844

    Posted

    Hi this sounds very much like health anxiety.  It's quite common.   You need to go back to the doctor and get your meds either upped or changed.  Have you ever had any counselling and did it help?  x

     

  • lorraine52317
    lorraine52317 amanda04844

    Posted

    Hi amanda

    I think citalopram isn't the right AD for you. Your thoughts of illnesses are related to your depression/anxiety not being treated correctly. Please go back to your gp and be very assertive and honest In how you are feeling. It's taken me a year to get better, I was on citalopram for six months at varying doses. It didn't work for me at all. Don't waste anymore time on a med that isn't working. The right AD will make the sun come out for you again ♥♥♥

  • punk
    punk amanda04844

    Posted

    Hi Amanda

    Please consult your doctor and share your anxiety.

    With meds and therapy, you can get better. There is no reason to sit back and bear this stress.

    take care

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