Aa
Citalopram help!..
Hey..just made this profile as after two years of suffering depression I finally got the courage to go to the doctors yesterday and he said I had servere depression and anxiety and prescribed me on Citalopram 20mg .... Does anyone else take this? I'm doing this all alone, not told family or friends and I'm scared of doing this on my own.. Any advice from anyone who is/has been on Citalopram please? X
Yes I take it. You will notice it working when you can't remember how you feel now.
Hi there!
Firstly, well done for going to your doctors and making such a big step without telling family! Although I'm sure they would understand! Don't consider yourself as doing this by yourself, we are here for you every step of the way.
I've used Citalopram since 2010. It will help but in the early stages you have to give it time. After a while I felt my 10mg dose wasn't enough so I went off them....bad idea!
Consult your doctor about them, although I'm sure you'll be asked back in a few weeks to talk about it with them.
I recently went back on them. 20mg and quickly after that 40mg after I landed myself in hospital.
Here's the thing. Citalopram, like all SSRIs are great for lifting that cloud from over your head. Especially the anxiety. Before I was on my meds I couldn't leave the house, gripped with panic.
Take advantage when they begin to work, because they only do so much. The rest is up to you. To see a counsellor if necessary. Or become more active, join groups and find out what makes you happy and balanced.
Try not to forget to take them or come off them suddenly - especially if you are on a large dose. It will give you the worst migraines!
And drinking alcohol is a big no no!!! I can't stress that enough!
Good luck! If you ever need a chat or help don't hesitate to PM me.
Give them time! They're great, but they're not magic!
Firstly, well done for going to your doctors and making such a big step without telling family! Although I'm sure they would understand! Don't consider yourself as doing this by yourself, we are here for you every step of the way.
I've used Citalopram since 2010. It will help but in the early stages you have to give it time. After a while I felt my 10mg dose wasn't enough so I went off them....bad idea!
Consult your doctor about them, although I'm sure you'll be asked back in a few weeks to talk about it with them.
I recently went back on them. 20mg and quickly after that 40mg after I landed myself in hospital.
Here's the thing. Citalopram, like all SSRIs are great for lifting that cloud from over your head. Especially the anxiety. Before I was on my meds I couldn't leave the house, gripped with panic.
Take advantage when they begin to work, because they only do so much. The rest is up to you. To see a counsellor if necessary. Or become more active, join groups and find out what makes you happy and balanced.
Try not to forget to take them or come off them suddenly - especially if you are on a large dose. It will give you the worst migraines!
And drinking alcohol is a big no no!!! I can't stress that enough!
Good luck! If you ever need a chat or help don't hesitate to PM me.
Give them time! They're great, but they're not magic!
I believe it's an SSRI and is good for depression,you will have to wait and see if it works for you and if it's the right medication.Give it 4 to 6 weeks to kick in.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Depression Community
15 signs that it’s more than just the blues
Discover the common symptoms of and treatment options for depression.
We've got five strategies to foster happiness in your everyday life.
Don’t let the winter chill send your smile into deep hibernation. Try these 10 mood-boosting tips to get your happy back
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
