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starting month 5 still off days

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louis54885
louis54885

Hi folks, starting month 5 on 20m.CIT still having off days not to the degree of not being able to function just had a week of feeling great then boom. Anyone else in this time span of CIT having this happen ?

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  • don45258
    don45258 louis54885

    Posted

    Sorry I can't give u any advice I've been on cit 20mg for 12 weeks and still have intrusive thoughts did you struggle with them ? If so when did they settle ?

    Thanks

    • d09098
      d09098 don45258

      Posted

      Those were the worst part of my anxiety. I still get them every so often, but like in the 4 th month they esed up alot. Good Luck!
    • louis54885
      louis54885 don45258

      Posted

      Don, fortunately I have never experienced intrusive thoughts so I can't comment on this. Only keep your mind occupied and busy as much as possible. I feel blessed after reading these comments from some of you that my condition was mainly stress and anxiety causing me problems. My big battle through all this was the side affects of CIT. Almost like have to make yourself feel bad to eventually feeling good. Crazy !!!!!
    • don45258
      don45258 d09098

      Posted

      Thanks for reply

      I'm just entering my 4 th month in a few days so fingers crossed 😃

  • katecogs
    katecogs louis54885

    Posted

    Yes it's normal.  It's how the meds work.  Your body is adjusting, you're still healing, and along the way there'll be ups and downs - good days or weeks and bad days or weeks.  The good times will increase slowly over time and the bad times will eventually cease altogether.

    In time you'll feel good all the time - back to yourself again.

    K x

    • louis54885
      louis54885 katecogs

      Posted

      Thanks k ! Just tough to handle when you think all is good .
    • katecogs
      katecogs louis54885

      Posted

      Yes it is.  I remember when I felt good, life was great and I thought I could handle anything - then when I was back down in that hole again all those thoughts went out the window.

      It took me around 6 months to recover and I've been well ever since for years now.  It will happen for you too.

      K x

  • d09098
    d09098 louis54885

    Posted

    I have been on CIT for 7 months now. I get anxiety still but its no where near as bad. Anxiety and depression sucks and we are stuck wth it. Just keep yourself busy it will pass.
    • louis54885
      louis54885 d09098

      Posted

      Thanks good to know it takes time for some off us.
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