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2nd time on citalopram week 4 on 20mg.
Yesterday and today feel like I've hit rock bottom.
I know the meds work as they have in the past but need some reassurance that something will change soon and I'll get better as I'm feeling hopeless and that I will never get better. Worst I've ever felt x
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jane09529 Potatoghost
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They definitely will work but it takes time to even out. It gets worse before it gets better. I've been on Citalopram for about 9 years and have just upped my dosage as having a bad time with lots of traumas etc. Have had to take some time off work as my anxiety levels at night are through the roof.
I just keep reminding myself they have always worked in the past so will do again but this rollercoaster ride is anything but pleasant. Hang on in there and just try to go with the flow. I know that's easier said than done. I just keep repeating "this also will pass" like a mantra.
Potatoghost jane09529
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thank you buddy x it sucks so bad feeling like this. I've definitely hit an all time low with anxiety and depression it really sucks ðŸ˜
how long into it now and what dose again? sorry my memory is terrible x
Potatoghost jane09529
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how are you feeling at the minute?
sorry I thought your name read james not jane lol x my mind is fried x
deblou45 Potatoghost
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feeling the same on sertraline 50mg for 11 days keep crying x
Potatoghost deblou45
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hey deblou x it's still really early days for you keep going! have you joined the sertraline facebook group? they are all amazing on there!
jane09529 Potatoghost
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I am now trying 30mg instead of my usual 20mg. it seems like a lot but have had quite a bit going on and just not coping. Have been on Citalopram for a long time as every time I come off I have a relapse.
I hate the tension you get when you get so anxious and it seems mad to get more when you first start taking meds but once it evens out at least you can have some kind of a life. At present existing would be a better description.
Thank goodness we can at least encourage each other by sharing horror stories !!!!
Potatoghost jane09529
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how many times have you been on it now? someone said they don't work a second time but I'm not sure about that as I've seen a few people on it a couple of times x
increasing sounds like a good way to go as 30mg does work better than 20mg for most people x I've been up to 40mg in the past before x
how are you feeling atm?
jane09529 Potatoghost
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I've been on and off a few times but this year has been hell as I lost my father and broke my wrist and work has been exhausting. A couple of weeks ago I just felt so low and anxious. On Wednesday I have my mammogram and because I had breast cancer in the past I have convinced myself it's back because it's a bit sore although the Gp is convinced there is nothing there. Been consulting Dr Google and now beside myself with worry. Can't seem to function at any level except the basic at the moment.
Thanks for your support.
tamsin07572 Potatoghost
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if your heart is pounding then definatelyntry the higher dose of propranalol it does really lower the heart rate and make you feel calmer - i found the 10mg doesnt really do anything
Potatoghost tamsin07572
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thanks tamsin I think I might have too x I will give 20mg a try tomorrow. what does do you take and does it help?
tamsin07572 Potatoghost
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im not taking it now as i have the lorazepam but when i was taking it i took 20 and the psych said if it didnt make me lightheaded go up to 40. my blood pressure was reasonably low on 20 so doc said just stay on that.
tamsin07572
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it does sound like you might have a bit of insomnia so i reckon you should try one of the sedating antihistamines
Potatoghost tamsin07572
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my sleep is ok becase I take a sleeping tablet some nights and I'm always exhausted by evening time x I'll definitely try the 20mg of beta blocker though x 😊
you feeling any better?
tamsin07572 Potatoghost
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Hi P are you feeling any better? did the 20mg of propranalol help?