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I find myself here again scrolling for hours looking for reassurance to keep me on track and motivated.
I’ve been on 20mg for coming up to 9 weeks on Tuesday. I have had some good days but not mamy. I have been going through a “blip” for over a week now and I am so disheartened and find myself questioning if this is working for me. I know it has to some extent as I no longer have panic attacks but my anxiety hasn’t deminished much. I seem to have developed feelings of depression, detachment, depersonalisation etc.
I was struck with anxiety and panic attacks out of the blue and it spiralled out of control and I still haven’t managed to understand where it has came from in order to help me cope with it better.
I guess I just want to hear if people have struggled weeks/months before it actually worked?!
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lois95799 Moaney86
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I had every possible side effect to the tenth power.but because my initial side effects where diminishing I stuck it out..brain zaps /peresthesia on my scalp/uncontrollable adrenaline/severe head aches.those where my initial symptoms before any medication.going thru the side effects was hell..but again because my initial anxietys where slowwwwly going away I continue.plus I couldn't say oh this med ain't working because I had already try five different ones.but im glad I stuck thru it because I feel lovely .and iam still taking my10 milligrams of celexa..
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I am in exactly the same situation but have been on them for 17 weeks, I am really struggling with the side effects such as dry mouth which has resulted in my lip splitting, aching all over my body, headaches, trembling and jerking and insomnia to name the main ones ... I am seriously considering cutting down with a view to getting off them as I have no life and haven’t had for the past 4 months.
sorry this is not a particulaly positive response but it shows we are all in the same boat , hope you feel better soon.
Moaney86 Guest
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I just can’t shift the anxiety. Im at my wits end.
don45258 Guest
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how r u doing now
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hi don not great trying to settle on 10 but its hard taking some supplements to try to build myself up a bit
how are you?
don45258 Guest
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up and down trying to settle on 30mg had 2 good fays in a row so fingers crossed
chaz76382 Moaney86
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Hello, I am exactly the same! I have been on citalopram for 12 weeks now and I feel my anxiety is still quite bad, I have also been feeling depressed, I think it is best to speak to your doctor as that medication may not work for you, I don't think its working for me so I will be changing as not waiting any longer, I know how you feel as you just want to feel more confident and happier x
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will20275 Moaney86
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I too was like Lois having every possible side effect for several months. I would have good days then have anxiety would be heightened after I took my 10mg. I cut caffeine out totally. I too had panic attacks but all has deminished. I just finished 7 months and I feel great.
I did keep a journal and in my 9th - 12th week I too was having thoughts that the med was not working. It’s a roller coaster ride and I’m so glad I stayed with it at 10mg.
Will😎
Moaney86 will20275
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You must have had extremely good will power to stick it out. I have had far more bad days the man good and this last week I have went back to square one. I have had plenty advice all very conflicting as some say up it some say stick it out. I have decided though after so much deliberation I have decided to increase. My anxiety is through the roof as it is so if I have to suffer it longer then so be it. I need to try something 🤦🏻???
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