Anxiety

[chezj24]

Hi I have suffered with anxiety for 20 years but about 11 year ago after something traumatic happened to me I developed agoraphobia.I was completely housebound for 2 years of that.after a lot of work I can now live ok-ish I go every where by car and can’t go far away from it it’s like my safety I have been having therapy it’s been helpful talking about my past but the doctor wants me to try citalpram 10mg to help with the rest of my anxiety I have had them prescribed so many times and have never took them fear of the side effects.so the doctor game me them 3 weeks ago and they are still sitting there no opend yet.I really need my life back but the fear of taking the tablets is to much.so can anyone who has took them are they really as bad at the beginning like i have read online so many HORROR stories.I have spoken to the docs so many times about having this horrible fear of them they basically just said in need to get over it but it’s so so hard.any help or advice would be amazing.
thank you

Take them.

There are no permanent side effects, if you don't like how they affect you, you can adjust the dose or swap to another medication.

Take them, you sound really unwell and these can give you your life back.

Take them. I've been on citalopram for over 7 years, started on 10mg but now I take 30. They work for me and lots of other people, and usually side effects are mild. They've honestly saved me, I wouldn't still be working without them. They got rid of my crippling insomnia, reduced panic attacks, and just made things bearable for me.

Honestly, don't be afraid of them. For me side effects were just needing more sleep, yawning a lot, feeling a bit spaced out. But those symptoms subside. And the reduction in anxiety was so, so worth it.

What caused the anxiety 20 years ago?

Citalopram was life changing for me. I felt like the old me before any of my issues started.

Sadly, nice guidelines lowered the maximum dose. The lower dose wasn’t enough and several meds changes later I still haven’t found one as good. Give it a try.

My dad died suddenly when I was young is what started it

I'm sorry to hear about your dad. might help with your anxiety.

Thanks for your replies.I think I have got it into my head that I will be so I’ll with side effects rocking in a corner.every time info to take one the anxiety kicks in and I can’t do.I needed to sort my life out.my periods play a huge part when I due in the anxiety and panic is so much worse and I’m going through this just now