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Rox1992
Rox1992

Hi guys. I've been on citalopram for 5 weeks now. Two of those weeks at 20mg.

I feel that I am getting better in the sense that I can go about my day and do more things but I feel like I have voice in my head constantly picking up on everything I'm doing. Like when I do anything it's like it's telling me to stop because it's to normal and it doesn't feel real when I'm doing it. I'm smiling and laughing and going about my day but it doesn't seem real. 

Can someone relate. Will this improve with the citalopram? Xx

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  • pamela51740
    pamela51740 Rox1992

    Posted

    I'm exactly the same, I've been on sertraline for 5 weeks, I just want my thoughts to shut up, it's like carrying a annoying child around with you all day. I have depersonalisation so my reality is distorted anyway, but hopefully medication is gonna help us! I feel very slowly getting better!

    • Rox1992
      Rox1992 pamela51740

      Posted

      I'm hoping that it'll get better in a couple of weeks. It makes me feel so miserable. Do you have any strategies for blocking it out? Xx

    • pamela51740
      pamela51740 Rox1992

      Posted

      Mine come and go, I ruminate alot in my head that drives me nuts lol just have to bare with it and distract yourself. I know, easier said then done.
    • Rox1992
      Rox1992 pamela51740

      Posted

      Well I took my son to and from school today and I washed up and cleaned the kitchen which is good for me. But I think because it's a 'normal' thing I used to do the intrusive thoughts were so loud. Like a little voice doubting everything I do xx

  • jade1797
    jade1797 Rox1992

    Posted

    Hi Rox,

    I have had this too, a bit like I felt I couldn’t have a day where I could function properly but my body proved me wrong. Sorry if that makes no sense! 

    This has improved for me, I started citalopram on July 1st and it took about 8 weeks for me to feel a bit more myself again and it has kept improving since x

    • Rox1992
      Rox1992 jade1797

      Posted

      My body is the same. I can physically do things but the whole time it's like something is in my head doubting everything and like it's not real what I'm doing.  Please tell me that the negative thoughts get less and the thoughts get quieter? Xx

    • jess345
      jess345 Rox1992

      Posted

      I’m feeling the exact same way! I feel like it’s slowly getting better and I keep reading since it is slowing down it will start working more. Hang in there!!!
    • jade1797
      jade1797 Rox1992

      Posted

      The thoughts have definitely become quieter for me and some days they aren’t there at all. It is a long process but keep going, it’s important to remember that we will have bad days. It’s a marathon not a sprint but we are doing the right things x
    • Rox1992
      Rox1992 jade1797

      Posted

      Do you think it's the anxiety that could be making me have this constant thought or the low mood? I'm struggling to pinpoint it xx

    • jade1797
      jade1797 Rox1992

      Posted

      It definitely could be the anxiety making you feel that way, from my counselling sessions I have been able to recognise that I doubt myself a lot and always have done. That’s partly why it happens when I’m in a vulnerable anxious state. I keep a journal too which helps me pin point what triggers could be x
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