Reaching out for some advice.

Morning Ruth

I would give it another 2 weeks on the dose you are at. As you say the argument with your brother may have been resentment and might have happened anyway, with or without the meds. Not saying you are doing this but sometimes it is all so easy to blame cit for our feelings when if you think about it we are only human and are going to go through emotions regardless. If after another couple of weeks of letting the dust settle so to speak, you are still feeling like Mrs angry then go speak to your doctor. I know when I was trying to adjust to a dose change I got very annoyed with my grandson for not a lot of reason but it passes

As others will tell you, you are right it can't be rushed. If you are having some good days then it is working but understand how frustrating it can be when all we want is normal, been there done that now let's move on. Has taken me 6 months to get better because of my frustration and changing doses. Have settled on 15mgs and am fairly back to normal, although 20 was my dose last time on meds.

Don't be hard on yourself about your brother sometimes things need to be said and now he knows how you feel and if he doesn't take anything from that then it is his problem not yours

I'm also really kind of jerky, involuntary muscle spasms.

It's so weird because have had some days where I actually do feel OK. I think what I'm mostly experiencing is an increase in anxiety symptoms, although was also a bit more depressed last week.

Do you think this is kinda normal for about 4 weeks into the increase?

My GP is generally good, but even he is a bit off with timing....eg you should be feeling better in 3 weeks.

Hi Ruth

You have given me some really good advice on coping with my withdrawal for which I thank you. I don't think I can offer any real pearls of wisdom but I think I would ask myself, in your case, do I want to come off this med eventually or stay on it. From previous posts I get the feeling you have been trying to come of it in the past.

If you still have withdrawal in mind I would stay where you are until you get over this temporary blip. Once your head is clear then you can decide what's best for you.

I'm sure you will be offered excellent advise, as I have, from far more experienced citalopram users here than me.

Try to deal with the anxiety issues, I'm sure you don't need me to tell you how. I know family situations can be difficult, I am not looking forward to a visit from sister in law this weekend, so overpowering. Worse because I'm not in any state to fight back. I have to bite my tongue.

You will overcome this blip and you will continue to give excellent advice on here I'm sure.

Take care

Hello, anxiety can causes many symptoms, and sometimes you arent particularly worried about something, or are aware of it. Certainly, irratability, less tolerant of people, anger, worry, insomnia and lots more. You can get used to it, so you arent sure if you are anxious. Feeling exhausted usually follows periods of anxiety, as it takes so much energy out of you. Feeling exhausted and tired is good in a way, as it means you have relaxed somewhat. Otherwise, the anxiety would just continue escalting. 10mg sorted you previously. Youve been on 7.5mg for 4 weeks, so you should experience too much side effects going to 10mg. 10mg is still a low dose, although certainly enough for a lot of people. Id say increase to 10mg. It would also stop you worrying about whether you should increase or not. You can think im on my optimum dose, lets just get on with things. Most people who have taken anti depressants for a long time, HAVE A LOT of experience, have a feel for what dose they need, Intuition. I followed mine with dose increases, felt happier when id done it, and got it right each time. Hope this helps.