***Citalopram Buddies... ;o)***

[ShinyHappyPurpleSeveredHeads]

Well.. jumping in on the act of the other "buddy threads", there seem to a shed load of us on citalopram.

How many of us are there exactly?

What dosage are you all on? Is it working?

I'm on 10mg for anxiety. It certainly takes the edge off the panic feelings and stops me waking up with that dreadful, crippling anxious feeling, as if my stomach's in a vice. But being as things are a bit crap at the moment, I do feel generally down even though I've never been technically considered depressed (just suffering from lifestyle induced anxiety!)

DH is on 20mg. Similar reasons, slightly different symptoms.

We have been on it since June.

I came off mine (sensibly) a month of so ago but the horrid panic came back and I just couldn't face all that again. It makes life "un-do-able" and I have a lot of stuff that I have to get done everyday/responsibilities etc. So not sure what the answer is but I certainly don't want to stay on anti depressants forever and GP originally mentioned a 6 month time slot.

What are other's experiences?

PS I hate the "no orgasm" side effect of citalopram!! It really really bothers me.. main reason I wanted to come off it.. but I hate the anxiety more! Anyone else on it suffer in that way?

Bounced out of bed? What does that mean then?

WRT remembering to take your tablet, you could always sign up to a free NHS service called Cupid's Clock. It's supposed to remind you to take your pill, but there's no reason you can't set it up for other pills. It sends you a text at the same time each day telling you to take your tablet.

I'm feeling pretty good today. GP's was OK said my side effects should be starting to wear off and the tablets should be starting to kick in anytime now really. I'm going back to see her in 3 weeks whjilst I decide if I want to continue taking them or try another.. one thing is for sure I don't want to try another brand so I just need to decide if I want to carry on with Cit. or try and manage on my own.

Am very tired. overslept this morning - which in a way is a good thing but had about 2hours during the night awake worrying (less than it has been mind)

Good to hear you sounding more upbeat MoH Very positive post indeed

What a great idea Cupid's clock is... unless you are like me and ignore your texts (I really am beyond all help)

does my post sound upbeat? well I guess that's a start, lol

was awake all night last night.so much for me saying taking the cit. at night helped.
racing brain and pounding heart.feel dreadful this morning.totally knackered.i am supposed to be starting back to work next tuesday.feel like i am getting the cold too.
gotta trail my ass round tesco now or we will not eat this week.
oh no i am turning into one of those witches who don't say sorry when they ram you with the trolley.just ignore me if you see me.

I don't know whether this comment will be welcome or not.....

Took citlopram for about 4 months HATED it as it made me flat (no lows and no highs) - no side effects though which I'm thankful for.

Just wish someone had told me to sort out the cause of the depression rather than going on the tablets....

Councelling is definately the way forward if you are not usually depressed (which I'm not) - had this shite bullying b***d boss who hated working mums - have now left work with a LARGE payoff! Counselling made me take control - citlopram made me flat - just sit there and take it....

My advice is to try counseling sooner rather than later - it may not work for everyone but it's better than being on pills.

Hi everyone. Sorry for asking to join and then not posting but i've had a terrible couple of days. Been really light headed and keep getting these horrible waves of panic. Keep trying to tell myself its just the tablets but will be glad when they kick in. Doc did tell me that the anxiety will get worse before it gets better but this is tough going. Is anyone else having this bother or am i just a big wimp? Take care x

ellie you are dfinitely not a wimp-i hope you are ok tho.if it is any conselation i am also having a shitty day.
i think dr is right- you may not feel effect for a while yet- but i think it does get better.try some deep breathing to help you feel calm.
i am about to have a long bath and then read until i fall asleep.
Take care.

Hi guys, I'm feeling pretty OK today. How are you all doing?

Things are still pretty stressful in my life but I think talking to the GP again yesterday helped.. I just have to decide over the next few weeks if I want to stay on cit.

I think I might read my posts back on here over the weeks and seem if I sound more balanced/even in 3 weeks.. it might help me decide.

Hi All
having a pretty down day myself,dp really annoying me at the mo don't even really know why.Went to see gp yesterday who said to keep on the citalopram as I am now, but (sorry to moan)I am so knackered with not sleeping well. GP said taking it at night would'nt help as it is non drowsy.But am going to try it before going bed as that seems to work for some of you. Should be starting on the anxiety management and relaxation in a couple of weeks so hoping that will help anyway as they say take one day at a time. Hope everyone is doing ok today
x

Hi All im new to the board but wondered if i could join in, i have a 3 month old baby but have been given the drug citalopram by the doctor because i have terrible anxious feelings, mainly about my baby i watch her constantly in case she is choking or stops breathing, i have not taken the tablets yet as i am worried about the side effects, does anyone have any advice

Hi all, having a funny sort of up-and-down day today. I was really pissed off last night, for no specific reason that I can put my finger on, so I downed an entire bottle of wine to myself on a school night so obv I am knackered and feeling rubbish today. I am thinking of going back to see my GP as I am so run down but tbh I am scared I will be signed off work again and I really could do without that.

Freddies.... you are so right, counselling is generally the way forward, however it isn't always that easy. My gp has told me that there just aren't enough NHS counsellors. I am on a waiting list. Also, ime, people often need the AD's to help them lift themselves enough to start talking about what the underlying causes of their depression are. I am so glad it's working out for you

starlight 1 - are there any specific side effects you are concerned about, or are you talking generally? Side effects do vary between different people. Are you breastfeeding your baby?

I'm feeling v low this afternoon.

mascara, you sounded not bad this am. anything happened to make you down this avo?

Starlight1, thats exactly how i felt when i had my ds. He is now 16 moonths and im still on the happy pills but looking to come off soon. If the doctor thinks they'll help take them! I wa a bit reluctant but i am now glad i did

mascara, you sounded not bad this am. anything happened to make you down this avo?

Starlight1, thats exactly how i felt when i had my ds. He is now 16 moonths and im still on the happy pills but looking to come off soon. If the doctor thinks they'll help take them! I wa a bit reluctant but i am now glad i did

I'm just wallowing, finding it v hard not to text that bloke this afternoon.

turn your phone off.. get someone to hide it for you...

I'm just knackered today, not sleeping still. Nearly at the two-week mark, though.

Councelling is good for some, but there's not always an underlying cause, sometimes a person can just not work properly, just like any other illness.

Feeling utterly, utterly shite today

Sitting at my desk on the verge of tears

I just want to pack it all in and go home

FFS why can't I get a grip?

I am a crap employee, mother, friend, wife

It's all just shit

you're not crap Tiger, you are just having a bad day today!! do you want to talk about it or will that be too mich right now?

Has something specific happened?

{{{Hugs}}} I searched to see where you are today and came across this thread

You are a great friend, mother, wife you are not shite in any shape of the word

TF, ring me if you want or email I'm at home and DD is in bed

You know we have a spare bedroom, if you want to come down alone, with husband, with child or any other combination...you are always welcome.

Sorry to drop into a kinda private thread, I won't post on this thread again...I just concerned about my good friend TF

It's not private, you can post anytime you like