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Why is it so hard to get on citalopram? ?

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lizz1976
lizz1976

Hi everyone, I'm day 21 of getting back on to citalopram 20mg, I suffer mainly from health anxiety and worry about becoming ill or dying, I also have mild depression, I'm really suffering bad with side effects, this is my second time on this tablet and I'm never coming off again x

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  • Sparkly40
    Sparkly40 lizz1976

    Posted

    Hey lizz how are you doing now xx
    • lizz1976
      lizz1976 Sparkly40

      Posted

      Well I fell asleep and I've just woken up, but I didn't really sleep last night, still shaky, and still can't eat, how's you x
    • lizz1976
      lizz1976

      Posted

      Why do I feel like I'm doing something wrong here, everyone says they see progress in me, I feel like I'm not, I'm so tempted to give up , I'm not sure I can do another 3-4 weeks x
    • lizz1976
      lizz1976

      Posted

      Just wanted to tell you all at 4.20 this afternoon I became a nana, a beautiful little girl, ella-May 7lb 3oz xx
    • Marf
      Marf lizz1976

      Posted

      Don't give in, you've fone the worst bit, you'll only go back to how you felt before. Hang in there please 😘😘
    • Marf
      Marf lizz1976

      Posted

      That's sooo lovely xxx see, you need to get well for the baby xxx have a good sleep tonight and hopefully you'll feel better tomorrow xx
    • lizz1976
      lizz1976 Marf

      Posted

      Tonight I feel quite relaxed and calm, just chilling watching tv, so again tomorrow is another day, I'm sorry if I've been whingeing a lot the last few days, I've promised myself that I'm going to walk along the beach tomorrow with the the hubby and try to keep a more positive attitude xxx
    • Marf
      Marf lizz1976

      Posted

      Beach!! I'm very jealous xxx I saw my counsellor this afternoon and she says you need to do at least 1 nice thing for yourself each day even if it's a small thing xxx
    • lizz1976
      lizz1976 Marf

      Posted

      I've got counselling Monday, Doctors Tuesday, today's nice thing, was I had a nice relaxing bath for an hour, it was so peaceful and quiet, I even managed to eat a little tonight xxx
    • Marf
      Marf lizz1976

      Posted

      Woo hoo xxx onwards and upwards xxx today has been the first day I've felt a glimmer of normalness xxx. I'm hoping tomorrow will be the same xxx
    • lizz1976
      lizz1976 Marf

      Posted

      Good for you hun, I'm really pleased for you xx
    • lee1111
      lee1111 Marf

      Posted

      Loved reading this thread. You guys have given a great perspective. Started my increase to 20 Mg testerday, and can NOT wait for the normal sociable happy me to come home. Please keep updating your progress. It gives me hope wink
    • yommymommy79
      yommymommy79 lee1111

      Posted

      Hi lee,

      Welcome to the thread...great group on here...found it about a week ago and its been a god send...x x

    • lee1111
      lee1111 yommymommy79

      Posted

      Thanks so much Yomymommy. Good to connect with people going through the same thing. I relate to so much in this thread, and am only just holding on through the anxiety and jitters. Thanks for letting me gate crash the thread. Hope everyone is back on their feet soon xLee

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    • Sparkly40
      Sparkly40 lee1111

      Posted

      This thread has been a life saver for me, it is so good when you are having bad days and so encouraging
    • Marf
      Marf lee1111

      Posted

      Crash away Lee, the more the merrier!  Have you tried Diazapam to help you through the horrid stage? xx
    • lee1111
      lee1111 Marf

      Posted

      Hi Marf, thank you. i have never tried diazepam but my Dr did give me 10 xanax 0.5 mg for the first couple of weeks. they bomb me so I can't take before work, and they do help a bit if I take  half in the late afternoon. Have had no problem sleeping, in fact I feel very tired all the time. The effects of the Xanax don't seem to last very long for me. Would love an appetite and to just feel mysef again. Guess that's why we are all here. How long have you been on the med now, and please tell me this is all worth it wink
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