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Week 5 on increased dose

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matthew42774
matthew42774

Hi All,

I just want to share my story mostly because im on week 5 and 1 day of an increased dose of citalopragm. I was on 20mg and was stable for 9 years with only the most tiny blips that would last a day or two and be within my control. However in the last year I have had more blips than normal which let to a full on relapse over christmas (its always winter when i get bitten). I couldnt go on with the low feelings so decided to request an increased dose to 30mg. I totally forgot how brutal the side effects are 😦 The first two weeks were hell on earth then things eased slightly but still loss of appitite, waking up early, crazy anxiety and the rumination and negative thoughts were still off the scale. I read a lot of posts on here which made me feel like I am not alone and its part of the process of getting better. So I hit week 4-5 and felt down and like I was back to the early days and today week 5 +1day the demons have given me a break. I feel great almost euphoric! im under no illusions this is still early days but I really wanted to post something positive for everyone who is in the early days stating or upping the dose of citalopragm. Hang in there guys because it really does work and thanks for all the positive people that post and reply on here. We are in this together.

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  • Rik78273
    Rik78273 matthew42774

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    Thanks alot for sharing! Everything will be ok! Im in the same boat. Upped from 30 to 40. almost week 3. Horrible side effects this time. Anxiety, crazy thoughts, lack of appetite etc. However i cope to eat and sleep somehow. I think i am in the right way. Keep pushing and will be there.

    Best regards

    • matthew42774
      matthew42774 Rik78273

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      just need to keep on fighting Rik. Its such an effort and draining trying to get through some days isnt it but when the fog clears it will all be worth it and that glimmer I had today was just a little taste of whats coming. We are in this together.

      all the best.

  • Dxn
    Dxn matthew42774

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    Thanks for the important reminder 😃 I'm ramping up again just now, frustrated that I'm getting side effects that I didn't have on my last nine year course... I go up and down, and it's great to have reassurance that the medicine will get there 😃

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