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Still low moods at 4 weeks (Citalopram)

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j98755
j98755

I’ve hit the 4 week mark on my 20 mg Citalopram medication and my anxiety and panic has deffanitly lowered but still not seeing or feeling an improve my in my mood is this normal at this stage ? And is it still early days? And pretty much still flat without the panic and anxiety any advice is appreciated!

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  • bikerjools55
    bikerjools55 j98755

    Posted

    They reckon a good 4 to 6 weeks before an improvement everyone is different
  • jay_babes
    jay_babes j98755

    Posted

    Hi a lot of people will tell you to hang in there because certain drugs take time and that is fine, but also certain drugs do not suit everybody, i should know i have been on so many drugs i rattle ha, i suffer depression, anxiety , have panic attacks, moods swings , severe migraines and now been diagnosed with BDD, so there is not no drugs for mental health i have not been put on, the one you are on made me very ill but it could be ok for you, i am now on sertraline,only been 7 weeks but i still been all over the place, i really do not like take these, i do not feel myself at all, my head is numb , like i have no thoughts of my own, but i am a strong believer in alternative medicine , valerian ,talking therapy, but it is up to the individual, it is according what is causing the anxiety and depression, there is a reason, and talking about it is the first step and with counselling , and then if you need medication they will know, and you can combine the two, well i hope i have helped, good luck
  • abrasive
    abrasive j98755

    Posted

    Page after page has been written on such subjects I sugest you change your activities.
  • emiC
    emiC j98755

    Posted

    Hang in there, it took about weeks 8 for me to figure out if this was making me feel any better.  I did a combo meds and therapy + some mindfulness exercises.  It takes time but it’s steps forward. Good luck and sending positive energy towards you!
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