So scared
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I have been on Cit for nearly 2 years for anxiety & depression. I started on 20mg then went up to 40mg & gradually I improved & although I wouldn't say I was back to my normal self I was loads better. So gradually lowered my dosage to 10mg which I was very proud of, but unfortunately it has all returned. Really bad anxiety in the morning with the shake's sickness no appetite racing brain etc , I have now increased to 20mg & hoping this will be enough to help me get back to feeling better. I really thought I had beat this dreadful condition & as I have always been strong I feel so weak & ashamed that I can't beat it I have no real problems in my life for me to feel this way I also worry for my husband who must find it hard to understand stand what has happened to the fun outgoing woman he married. It's so scary to think that I have to rely on Meds to survive. Has this happened to anyone else out there & how are they. Thanks guys for any support you can give as I know how you are all generous with your support having called on you before X
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louise81209 linda05005
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JJason linda05005
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linda05005 JJason
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joanne58498 linda05005
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I was on 40mg for a few years and came off them. I was fine for a year then my anxiety got worse. I'm now back on them and currently on 30mg. I am thinking of going up to 40mg again. If I have to take these meds for the rest of my life so be it. I never want to feel that way again. My Dr said if you need to take them then take them. It's not the end of the world. As long as you feel well and are happy then do it. Take care
monica62597 joanne58498
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joanne58498 monica62597
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Hi. It's definitely working but it did take longer this time and the side effects were worse than before. Whether it's because our body has been used to it or it's more resistant I don't know. I would say it took a good 8 weeks to start to see a difference. Does you Dr think you need to stick with it or maybe try a diffent AD?? Have you been given anything else to help. I had a brief course of diazepam and it really helped me. It wasn't a high dose and I was able to taper off them easily.
linda05005 joanne58498
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