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Citalopram mess

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melsy · 15/09/2004 10:42

Ive been taking them sporadically the last couple ofweeks and Im getting into a bit of a mess. Im also due my AF , but I feel Im going a bit crazy again. Im soo upset as I didnt wnat to rely on them , but Im ging quickly mad withought them. Ive made an appt to see docs on Friday , but Im not feeling strong enoigh to tell her I not happy with them or me ! Ive been sleeping better withought them , but feel shocking in the morning and Im going downhill again . I dont know what to do . I cant stop crying and wishing that it will all stop

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JuniperDewdrop · 15/09/2004 10:46

Oh Melsy love, I'm so sorry to hear this As you know I was on them for a couple of years and only came off them a few months back. How do you mean sporadically? I came off them soooo slowly.

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melsy · 15/09/2004 10:49

it wasnt intentional , i had them stolen whislt on hols with my bag and had afew with me , then paps came to stay and i completely forgot about them, then started taking them (when I remebered) and noticed that when I dont I sleep deeper and more soundly wihtought waking up as I normally do . I would like to wean off for family planning end of year , but Im ina bit of mess and not sure if its the spradic taking of them or that Im in need of them IFYWIM ?? Ive also not taken my magnesium for weks as they got stolen too and havent been able to get the same type again. So im not sure if that affetcing my hormaones and AF PMS !!

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TraceyP · 15/09/2004 10:55

Melsy, please tell the doctor exactly how you're feeling. You really need his/her support and help, and they can't help you or give you the right treatment if you're not honest.

JuniperDewdrop · 15/09/2004 10:58

What about going to a health shop and asking for the most easily absorbed magnesium? AF will no doubt be playing a big part here too. Ditto going to see the doc asap xx

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melsy · 15/09/2004 10:59

thanx girls , normally very open and honest, just feeling withdrawn today.

Juniper how did you feel coming off of them ?? are you doing well now , you sound like it in all your therads lately ??

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clairabelle · 15/09/2004 11:03

Melsy probably is due to sporadic taking please tell the Gp and hopefully he/she can get you on the right track again. Also mention family planning as then you and they have got something to aim for. Sorry you're feeling so crappy. I felt like this with dd 3 years ago when I wa staking seroxat when and if I remmebered. Hugs to you and keep posting you're not on your own.

JuniperDewdrop · 15/09/2004 11:03

I was s* scared to be totally honest! They were my major crutch as I've had so much to deal with you wouldn't believe it if I told you.
I went from 20 a day to 20 one day then 10mg next and so on.... then 20 miss a day and so on then missed 2 days then went to 10 miss a day etc.. it went on for a couple of months. We went to edinburgh for the weekend and I forgot them. So on my return I decided that this was the time to start St johns and I got holland and barrett liquid which i take once a day but you can take it up to 3 times. I have the odd extra ml when I'm mega stressed. HTH

clairabelle · 15/09/2004 11:05

Rescur remedy is pretty fab as a crutch as well.

JuniperDewdrop · 15/09/2004 11:05

I'm off to pick up DS2 from nursery now but I'll be back online this saffa. You're welcome to CAT me and I'll add you to my msn if you want to?
Hugs xxx

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melsy · 15/09/2004 11:08

Aww bless you juni , we have misse you , you are a lovely light around here. I like your honesty xxxx yes will cat and add you too msn , then we can 3 way with paps whos my teacher today !!!

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Papillon · 15/09/2004 11:25

me toooooo

Kayleigh · 15/09/2004 11:31

oh Melsy, so sorry to hear you are down.
Big hug honey.

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melsy · 15/09/2004 11:39

Thank you kayleigh sweetheart, I just think Ive over done things and havent had time to recover/ rest and i feel with my PND from Jan and stuff ging on with dh , MIL SIL, DD's party , my business & life as we know it !! I should take more care with myself but i dont and keep going and going !!! I think my body ,mind, everything is fighting back !!!!!

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Kayleigh · 15/09/2004 11:40

You need a good night out with the girls. Will wave my magic wand.

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melsy · 15/09/2004 11:41

Now thats a good idea , howsa about Thursday with everyone !!!!!!!! We can all sob/ laugh together!!!

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JuniperDewdrop · 15/09/2004 12:20

How are you now hun?

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melsy · 15/09/2004 19:21

Im feeling abit calmer this arvo as I took my 1st pill for days. I am really noticing the difference. Its just abugger I kinda wanted to feel crap on them still so I could say its not them that makes the difference IFYWIM. I sent you a nice message through CAT and mumsnet have told me you have requested not to receive them . Do you want to change it and untick box or would you rather not?? Otherwise may be Papsilla could pass you my detaisl on mSN ??

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TraceyP · 16/09/2004 12:14

Melsy, just wondered how you were feeling today. Thinking about you and hoping you're OK.

Papillon · 16/09/2004 12:34

think she is abit better today and busy today baking and getting ready for her dd's 1st birthday which is only days away

TraceyP · 16/09/2004 13:39

Thank you Papsilla, I'm really glad she's feeling a bit better today. Melsy, hope you're being nice to yourself and hope you get on OK at the doctor's tomorrow.

JuniperDewdrop · 16/09/2004 14:13

Oh no Melsy I didn't realise I'd even ticked that box!! Maybe I ticked it thinking it meant recieve? My concentration isn't A1 at the mo

I'll go and untick it right now hun xx

JuniperDewdrop · 16/09/2004 14:15

'tis done

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