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linda24194
linda24194

ive on been on citalopram for 4 Days I’m so tired no appetite just went to sleep and woke up with massive panic attack please help Does it work 

I felt so much better yesterday 

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  • nicky39064
    nicky39064 linda24194

    Posted

    Hi, I’m on day 13 of taking Citalopram, all I can say is it will get better. I FELT horrendous to start of with no sleep, appetite had completely gone, I thought I was going crazy overthinking and anxiety was at an all time high. Everyone is different as to joe long it takes to get into your system. One thing I’ve learnt from here is people say it gets worse before it gets better. Please persevere it will happen x
    • linda24194
      linda24194 nicky39064

      Posted

      Do you know if it gets better then gets worse Ididnt feel so bad yesterday

      Today in contrast is so bad Does it really get better

    • nicky39064
      nicky39064 linda24194

      Posted

      Everyone is different, mine was first 6 days of pure hell. It honestly does get better you really have to just ride it out and take each day at a time. I know the thought of not knowing when is scary but please persevere x
    • nicky39064
      nicky39064 linda24194

      Posted

      No problems, if ever you need to vent or talk you can always private message me x
  • Gingerninja1978
    Gingerninja1978 linda24194

    Posted

    Linda, stick with it, it will get worse before it’s get better. You will feel better after about 2 weeks but not 100% that will take about 6-8 weeks. The side effects are horrible but once your body gets used to it you will start to feel yourself again.
  • Birdsong
    Birdsong linda24194

    Posted

    Hi Linda, stick with it... I felt terrible when I first started it, but after four to six weeks I started to feel better. I've been on it for nearly two years now and have no obvious side effects . It has changed my life for the better, I haven't had any panic attacks for along time, I can go out and socialize without fear and feel calm and in control most of the time. I practice yoga and meditation which also help me but Citalopram was worth the first few weeks of feeling crap. Good luck. 

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