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Hi im new to this site and in need if some help please. After a long time suffering with anxiety and suspected depression my doctor perscribed me with 10 mg of citalopram taken every morning. will i ever get better?! Ive suffered from nausea, diarrohea, headaches, detatchment, bizare head sensations, hightened anxiety, no motivation, extreme restlessness, mood changes, body shakes, fight or flight sensation (adrenaline sweeping from head to toes, blurred vision, jaw clenching, muscle jumping and restless legs.
The past few weeks have been hell but until 2 days ago i felt abit "normal" not 100% some side effects subsided but the past 2 days i have taken a bit step back nervousness, head shooting pain, nausea, agitation, tingling all over body, shakes, crying, emotional,weird head sensation. Is this normal. Im so frightened i feel like no one understands i will do anything to be normal again! Apolagies for the long post i just need advice PLEASE. I am also taking carbimazole, proponolol 80mg daily and diazepam when needed. Thank you xx
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dizzydoll kirsty85581
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Hed1066 kirsty85581
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We all go through similar things to you, and it is scary but we are all here to help and your doctor should take the time to listen to you and to help you find a dose or medication that will start to make you feel normal soon.
Take care. x
kirsty85581 Hed1066
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I know this isn't going to get rid of your anxiety but I talk myself through it - like a counsellor. It takes time (on occasion a day or so) but I work through it. I also meditate - only 10 minutes a day, but it helps me pick up the warning signs. I suggest, you do something just for you today - go for a walk, have a beauty treatment, buy yourself a treat or cook yourself a nice dinner. Hey, even download free mindfulness and meditate! Work it out your system, be kind to yourself and you will be fine. x
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Hed1066 kirsty85581
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I too, suffer from anxiety with citalopram. It's one of the side effects I'm afraid. I now recognise what it is and I talk myself down, but that has taken time to learn. Don't worry, it is perfectly normal, and it is most probably just a blip. Be kind to yourself for the next few days, try to do things just for you and with luck, the anxiety will go down and you can feel normal again. x
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cheryl52711 kirsty85581
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I have been on cit 10mg for 5 wks now and I do feel alot better then I was before I previously started taking them..
I have experienced all of the symptoms you have listed above the worst for me is the head sensations(which brought on my anxiety). i understand how you feel an it is quite fighting... The sensations for me have eased a bit but I can still feel it.. so I'm going for a MRI just to ease my mind...
It will get better stay strong it does take between 4-6 wks for the tablets to work but I would suggest going back to your gp and maybe asking for an increase to 20mg...
You will feel nor mal again I thought I'd never be the same but slowly I'm coming back to myself and you will too.
Cheryl x
kirsty85581 cheryl52711
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Thank for the advice Cheryl x
cheryl52711 kirsty85581
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With taking Cit you will get side affects but thays how you no there working... I no its a horrid feeling an you do feel like giving up but please don't you'll be OK
When you do get an anxiety attack just remember it can't hurt you an just let it pass and try not to panic..I no easier said then done but if you accept it it won't be as bad...
I have an appointment with my gp today to discuss my progress...
Have you much support from family an friends?? I no not alot of people understand this illness bit there is alot of support on this site... For me the only support I had was my family who are 1000s of miles away as I moved from Ireland to Canada last year.. boyfriend doesn't understand at all.. But I jus push on...
Cheryl x
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katecogs kirsty85581
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Sorry to hear you're struggling.
All that you describe are very common side effects that most get when starting this medication, which can last for quite a few weeks. The side effects will disappear in time, but remember each time you change your dose you could feel some side effects again. Don't be alarmed at that though, it's just the way the medicine works and how your body adjusts to it.
You will probably find you'll get blips along the way - again it's just how things work. It does show though that it's working :-) As time goes by you should feel better and better and still get blips. Just accept that, and remind yourself that your heading towards recovery.
I've taken these for 15 years, starting on 20mg, then maintaining my wellness on 10mg. It does take time for things to settle and for you to know what dose is best for you - you can't hurry it along. I felt frightened too and felt nobody understood what I was going through, but everyone on this site has been through the same.
Best to discuss your dose with your doctor, and keep in touch here as people will support you through all this.
K xx
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