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Suffer with bad anxiety and mild depression has got worse over last month

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lucy14203
lucy14203

Been on citalopram for 8 years but last few weeks my symptoms seem to have all come back like they started off 8 years ago went to docs today he has increased my dose from 20mg to 30mg but me being so anxious am nervous about taking the other 10mg just want to feel normal again

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  • katie03680
    katie03680 lucy14203

    Posted

    Why don't you try the extra meds just for 4 weeks, Dr wouldnt give you them if they didnt think you would benefit from them. Take each day at a time. Be good to yourself, have lots of ME time. I find creative things like adult colouring help a lot. You will be fine and you will feel normal again.

    Increased dose has been my saviour.

    Hope you feel better soon

    • lucy14203
      lucy14203 katie03680

      Posted

      Thanks will give it a try tonight when I take my regular dose..just want to feel normal again
  • deidra40034
    deidra40034 lucy14203

    Posted

    Hi Lucy,  I agree with Katie, give the 30mg a try for a while, sometime we need a little boost, then we can come back down after a while.  I've been on Cital 20mg for 3 years, and if I had to go up, I would if the doctor said to, knowing I can always slowly go back to the 20's.  Or it could very well be, you have been on so long, you could need a change to a different med now.  But, you have had good luck with Cital so far, your doctor must have faith in them to do the trick on the higher dose for you.  At least give it a try, it can't hurt, your body is already used to them.  Good Luck to you Lucy!!  XO
    • lucy14203
      lucy14203 deidra40034

      Posted

      Thanks I think I might give it a go tonight when I take my regular 20mg just don't understand why I've been so good for so long then bam all of a sudden back to square one and the anxiety is terrible which I think is making me depressed
    • katie03680
      katie03680 lucy14203

      Posted

      Sometimes I think your body gets used to these drugs. Might even be something simple like being a little short in one vitamin, just upsets the balance. The important thing is you are getting help
    • lucy14203
      lucy14203 katie03680

      Posted

      Yes could be I know last week I did miss two doses just totally forgot maybe this could be the reason the way I am feeling
    • deidra40034
      deidra40034 lucy14203

      Posted

      Hi again Lucy...I know this is a personal question...and of course you don't have to answer...have you had any alcohol to drink recently?  That can can cause a real mess in us with our Cital.  Sorry, was just thinking of reasons for this.  But, there are so many things it could be.  I hope the bump up will help you!!  Good Luck!
    • lucy14203
      lucy14203 deidra40034

      Posted

      Hi no haven't had any alcohol at all now for 7 weeks cos I can't cope with the hangovers and bad anxiety that comes after it
    • deidra40034
      deidra40034 lucy14203

      Posted

      Ok, well that's actually really good, as it does not mix well with the Cital.  The alcohol is a depressant, and the meds just can't do their job. 

      You know, you might just need a change after being on it for 8 years.  There is supposed to be a newer version of Cital out that people say is good, and less side effects.  Might want to run that by your doctor, see what they have to say.   I know it's frustrating!!  I'm keeping you in my prayers!  XO

  • clairepop1
    clairepop1 lucy14203

    Posted

    I increased a few months ago. After the side effects wore off and I got used to new dose I felt better. Still have occasional moment but usually if something or of ordinary happening and I just tell myself I'm fine and sometimes have a natural spray to help. It always passes.
  • Justcurious76
    Justcurious76 lucy14203

    Posted

    I know how you feel and I hate that feeling. But I strongly suggest you follow the doctors orders. It may take a few weeks to start working, but it's definitely worth a try. I really hope it works for you.
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