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Mental health

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Are anti-Ds working?

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lavent · 24/10/2015 20:05

I've been taking citalopram for about 2 months now - initially started on 10mg but increased to 20mg after a fortnight.

I'm not sure if it's working. I did mention this to the doc but she just said carry on.....

I feel very anxious a lot of the time and I struggle with decision making (even basic decisions some days)
I am very tired and struggle with anaemia and B12 deficiency despite tablets / injections for this.
I cry a lot - more than I think is normal. I can't seem to stop it sometimes as well even though I want to.
I have thoughts constantly racing round my head and flit from one thing to the next all the time. Start lots of things and don't finish them. Get myself all worked up about things.

I try to keep busy and set myself tasks and keep to a routine and this helps me keep on top of the house / kids stuff.

Should I go back to the doctor? I don't want to look like an idiot and I don't like going anyway as it makes me anxious. I often make appts and cancel / don't turn up.

Also my hair is falling out at an alarming rate! I have read that this happens after you have had a baby but this is my 4th baby and I don't recall it happening much in nos 1,2&3!

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lavent · 25/10/2015 17:46

Anyone?

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Pandora97 · 26/10/2015 13:50

I'm not familiar with citalopram dosages but 20mg doesn't sound very high to me. I'd go back to the GP and say everything you've said here and think about maybe increasing the dose again. 2 months isn't a huge length of time so I'd give it a bit longer on an increased dose before switching.

Unfortunately, it is common to lose hair after having a baby but it might also be worth having a blood test to rule out any thyroid or other underlying problems seeing as you're still feeling tired. You won't look like an idiot at all. I think my GP must be sick of me I've seen him so much in the past year but that's what they're there for! And seeing a GP for mental health problems is just as valid and important as seeing them for physical health. As depression is normally an ongoing problem, GPs expect to see these patients a lot. :)

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