SOMEONE help with New with taking clitopram
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I have been having horrible anxiety all my life but recently it's gotten worse . It is in social settings mostly. I also have such bad anxiety everything becomes negative in my head so I get bad visions. Long story short I went to the dr she prescribed citalopram . She gave me 20 mg a day and to start me slowly so I would take a quarter of it every 2nd night . I have been so scared of taking it I have myself more anxiety and it say on my counter for 2 weeks. I have battled depression in the past and took Effexor and it was great but the beginning was a night mare my side effects were so scary . I don't want to go back there. I started the citalopram lastnight . I took a bit less then a quarter and today / night I feel so anxious and I am having such weird visions in my head I'm scared. Am I alone on this , is is me doing it to myself or is It a side effect ! If someone could share a story or advice id appreciate it I feel so alone . I don't know of I should stick with it or stop
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linda72262 vitamaria12787
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It's going to be okay. I am now 3 weeks on cit and it has helped me immensely. It is a great medication.You are starting on a very low dose so there should be very little in the way of side effects. You are definitley stressing yourself out and need to tell yourself that this medication will make you better.As \i'm sure you know from your experience with Effexor, these things take time - even though you want to feel better right now, you have to let the meds get into your system to do their work. I suspect that any weird feelings you are having at this moment are from your anxiety. I know how easy it is to wind yourself up in a frenzy. Three weeks ago, I was an mass of anxiety, hardly able to cope. I have been improving slowiy but surely. The best thing you can do for yourself at this moment, is to turn the t.v on to something mindless and lie on the couch and breathe through your belly. \just feel your breathing for a moment and then direct it to hour tummy. It doesn't matter how fast you are breathing, just make sure it is your belly that is rising up and down. You don't have to take huge breaths, make sure you are gving a little extra to the exhale. Now tell yourself that you are doing the right thing, that you will get through this just fine and that you have the this group. Send me a message anytime. I will be happy to chat. I am from Canada so you are a bit ahead of me timewise.
Best,
Linda
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Three weeks ago, I was in terrible shape - I can't say that I had visions, but I was scared of everything and basically buzzing all the time - could not rest - today I went out with a friend for coffee and did some shopping at the grocery store and then went and bought myself a new top. I can watch t.v and even focus on a book for a chapter or two. That's after 3 weeks. The difference is amazing. I am generally a lot less anxious and I can feel the improvement day by day. I lost 16 pounds over 2 months. I am now holding my own, but I could afford to lose the weight and now look much better so all in all, it wasn't such a bad thing. Really, the only side effect I have left is an unhappy tummy - doc figures it's a combinaion of anxiety and meds. I suspectit will subside as time passes and I am coping. 3 weeks ago, I was unable to sleep - that has also imroved greatly and I even managed a little nap yesterday. So, all I can tell you is that the meds really work if you let them - you have to keep pushing a bit yourself - walking is really good and as you are ready, you just keep adding things to your list. Give yourself credit for everything you do - no matter how small and keep telling yourself that it is just anxiety and it will pass - it does.
Take care,
Linda
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linda72262 vitamaria12787
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You may not have side effects. Do you want to remain this anxious - of course not! You have made it to day 2 - Yay. Take it with food and just tell yourself that these are meds you need. You will feel better. Take it just like you are taking an aspirin - glass of something to wash it down with and a little snack. Do you have something to help you sleep? That always makes it a bit easier. You need to be rid of this anxiety and you are on the right road.
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Linda
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linda72262 vitamaria12787
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Just thought I'd check in with you. I read back to your first post and just realized that you are only taking 5mg every other day - is that right? If so, I would be very surprised if you have any side effects at all. You are taking a wee tiny dose. Think about what you are panicking about - there is no need to worry. I suspect you are working yourself up for nothing. Take a minute, lie down and just breathe. You are fine and will be less anxious soon. Take care.
Best,
Linda
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