Cilalopram...

[YommyMommy]

I can only handle positive stories right now please :)

I have started on 10mg today for anxiety and depression. I'm do relived to b getting some help and looking forward to feeling like myself...I know it won't work over night but would love to hear success stories!

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Well day 3 for me and so far no side effects. I am expecting them though!

Hey miss pickles, I'm sure side effects start pretty much straight away. I've not had much with them either and this is my 4th week. I'm only on 10mg though, if I can manage at this level I'll b pretty happy! if not I'll up them!

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Hopefully I will avoid the side effects then. I am hoping 20mg will be the right dosage for me if not will up them, needs must eh? How do you feel now 4 weeks down the line?

Hi All, this is my second time on Citalopram. Last time it took 6 weeks to work, this time it was 5 weeks. I am now on week 6 and starting to feel a lot better although I am still waking up with clenched hands and teeth and a very stiff jaw (often wear a mouthguard at night to stop the grinding/clamping).

I do feel much better and my only side effects are a dry mouth but it isnt bad and I keep waking up in the night and too early in the morning but it is waking up with energy so I have been doing a lot of early morning tidying up.

I have also started a part time job in a charity shop which I absolutely love and this is giving me the kick to get out there. I have also been helping a teenage girl with learning difficulties who has been having work experience at the shop so I have to be on the ball to look after her.

SecondhandRose note the time of my post. I feel your pain re early waking! I fell asleep at 8pm last night and was awake by 2am. I hope this gets better. It's okay whilst I'm not at work (though it disturbs poor DH who has to get up early anyway) but I'm not sure I could hack it in the long run. I do feel kind of foggy, like I should still be asleep.

Morning ladies,

How is everyone today? I feel quiet tired. I keep waking early, but could easily sleep on...very annoying! I hope this passes?? Does anyone else feel jittery when they wake up? Also was wondering if when you up ur does do the side effects increase or just stay the same?

I am heading into town to have my eyebrows done. Don't have an appointment so hoping they can just take me! Might even try for a hair trim!

Hope everyone has a good day!! X x

Hi all,
Not so bad today thanks YM. Dp's off work so he's doing the vacuuming only wearing his boxers so I'm enjoying the show He made me lush porridge too.
Not much planned today, am off out with the dog,will pop to the allotment later on. Just having a chill out day.
Take care all xx

Lol, curious!

Does he have a body like David haye

I have just finished my Friday house work n having a wee seat before I have to pick up my boy at 12.30. I thought I was cleaning my bath with bleach, turns out is was domestos, lol!! At least it's germ free now

Hope you enjoy ur relaxing day curious! X x

Hi all, better night last night. Woke up twice but went back fairly easily but have been tired and yawning all day today. Side effects dont seem to change much for me except the tiredness today.

Still got a stiff jaw and clenched hands, got the doc on 28th so will see what she is. She is an absolute angel, dont know how I have never seen her before.

Feeling more positive, doing a bit of buying and selling on Ebay and just picked up some tester pots to try out in the hall. House is a tip but then again it always is as I never seem to be able to finish any job!

Hi Second, picking up matchpots and even considering decorating is great.

Evening all,
Not had a bad day still got the chest thing.

No YM not Daved Haye but he does it for me

Glad you had a better night SR. I've just sold some walking boots on ebay for £31 which more than pays for dp's Christmas present. The boots were some dp had bought in the US and he reckons they've gone for more than he paid The company I'm buying his gift from takes paypal too so that helps with ease.

Just been told by exdh he's off to USA for 2 weeks, goes midweek. His rich mate is paying, again. I always get told last minute. Alright for some eh? Luckily dss don't mind, I think they're used to it? Exdh's mam's in hospital though so she'll miss him but she did encourage him to go.

Have a good Friday everyone xx

Hi ladies,

How's everyone's Saturday been? I've had a busy wee day. DS1 has swimming lessons at 10.30 then home for some lunch then out shopping. DH treated me to some clothes...

I am absolutely dreading him going back to work on Monday!

Hiya, That's nice you got some new clothes :)

I've had a quiet day. Been to the garden with dp and did some errands. Still have a tight chest and lots of belching I think I have trapped wind although some is coming up. I need peppermint?

Sorry you're dreading Monday. Are you feeling any brighter in yourself yet?

Hey curious,

Yeah I do feel a bit brighter...but I'm worried I'm going to feel down again once DH leaves as my anxiety will hit the roof again. In a strange sort of way I'm looking forward to the challenge as if I can through this two weeks then I have pretty much broken the back of it...finger crossed!

Will check in again later

Glad you had a relaxing day yesterday!

That's good you feel brighter. It is a long time to be alone with the little ones. Will you see many people who can help out? Or have your friends round for a girls night?

Yeah I have a lot of family and friends around so I'll b okay. They are staying out one night night weekend so I'll get my lie in then! DH has worked away 2 on 2 off for past few years n it's never been a problem...but my anxiety has never been this bad. I'm sure it will settle down again in a few weeks

How had ur day been??

Hi to anyone else lurking x x

YM have you always had anxiety or do you think something triggered it?

It's good you have support :)

My day's been ok. I've made garlic bread by hand from scratch today and it's just come out of the oven, looks lush. That was the highlight of my day until dss came in from being with exdh.

No I've not always had anxiety curious. It all started after the birth of DS1...it's been pretty manageable over the past few years. A few weeks ago I was rushed into hospital for blood transfusion and was in a pretty back way and it seems to have triggered it all off again

I know I will get through again. Sometimes I just get fed up fighting this shit battle with my brain every flipping day!

Anyway, on wards and up wards!

How was the garlic bread sounds lovely! X x

Sometimes I just get fed up fighting this shit battle with my brain every flipping day

That's exactly how I feel YM. I'm signed off for another week, but I'm really not sure I can go back yet. Is 2 weeks on meds enough to settle me down? I'm also not sure if I need a bigger dose. I am not depressed, just very anxious. I think I'm on 20mg now.

for all of your help, I do appreciate it .

It's weird how things start during or after pregnancy. My panic started when pg with ds2. I started going numb down one side. The tests I've had are unreal, loads of them. I had chicken pox as an adult before getting pg with ds2 and I blame that too. It may have affected some part of my brain? I remember having awful stabbing pains in one part of my head at the back, it was horrendous. Sorry to hear you were rushed into hospital, what a shock for you xx

Garlic bread was fantastic, some left for tomorrow. It's so easy to do too. Here it is if anyone's interested?

KD I hope your meds kick in properly and soon. I think two weeks should do it. How's your dd doing? Is she looking forward to Christmas? xx

Hey kinky,

I think the meds need a little more time to kick in. I have been on them 4 weeks now and think I am just starting to feel the effects now. I'm only on 10mg, but thinking if I can stay on an even keel with 10mg I'll b quiet happy with that! Don't worry about going back to work until you feel ready!

Curious, I think we'd b amazed at the amount of woman who are affected after becoming a mum. I am convinced it's def caused by a chemical in balance due to all the hormones?? Lol! Just as well they are worth it lol!

I've had a pretty good morning this morning (hubby away back to work) if I can keep this up for the next two weeks I know I'm going to b just find

Looking forward to getting home. I'm on the west coast and we are being battered with torrential rain and strong winds today. There are roads flooded everywhere!

Hope you all have a nice anxiety free day! X x

Hi All, well I dont feel great today, I am on week 6 of 20mg. My jaw is still so tight and I am still so tense. My memory is frighteningly awful. Feeling very weary but my biggest problem of all is my low self esteem that gets in the way of everything (always feeling not good enough). I have had CBT before to help with this. Will tell the GP next week and see what she says.

Hi all,
glad you're feeling better YM, you sound so positive

I still have pressure/tightness in the chest. I wondered if it was trapped wind as I know stress can affect digestion? So got some windeze but it hasn't worked yet. I'm getting a bit worried tbh and think I'll have to see the GP tomorrow?

SR sorry you're not doing good. I wonder if you need different meds? I hope your GP is helpful when you go?

Hi CM, the GP was wonderful last time I went. I have been on Citalopram before and it worked wonders but feel bad this afternoon. Could quite happily go to bed right now. At least my kids are teens so I might just do the school run and go to bed. My morning was OK and I went downhill from about noon onwards. Who knows? I have the GP on 28th and I am trying to hang on until that appointment.

Being positive is the way I'll get through the next 2 weeks. It's the only way to over come anxiety. I will not let this take over my life again...I've already wasted to much time on it!!

We can all get through this! And I know you are all with me...right??? X x