2 weeks in Cit.

[loopylu86]

So I have been on Cit 10mg for 2 weeks now and my anxiety has improved hugely! I am very yawnsome today but for the first time yesterday evening I had no strange or disturbing feelings of dread. I usually tend to get them around 5 to 8pm. I really feel alot more positive. I did get a good nights sleep but woke upto today as if I had flu. Lots of aches and clamminess. I really feel quite tired today but not in an anxiou kind of way. Think I might have a bit of a bug. Very woozy when up and about but I honestly am not feeling worried by this sensation...It's how I normal feel when I am fluey. I know the cit is supposed to take longer to kick in but I really am feeling do much better. Appetite is back in full force! Sleep is better and anxiety lowered. Just wanted to pass this on!!

[Sparkle1984]

Hi LoopyLu,

It's great to hear you're doing so well! Let's hope it continues.

[eternally optimistic]

Great news, long may it continue for you.

I am sure you will go from strength to strength.

Best wishes.

[little scientist]

Wonderful to hear loopylu I've just had my dose raised from 10 to 20mgs so hoping to see an improvement soon, I was on 10mgs for two weeks which the doc who I saw said was low really so bumped me up to try and see some improvement I think the anxiety is getting better slightly, I'm beginning to eat a little more now I think

[Fay_elizabeth]

Really glad to hear you're feeling good loopylu! Lets hope its catching

[loopylu86]

Good evening all! My day has continued in a positive way! As you all know..I was feeling fluey. That seems to of lifted now. Although I have been VERY dehydrated today..despite drinking constantly. Also a little breathless this eveing. For the first time in weeks I have been able to relax and watch a few dvds and it keep my full attention (well 90%) without me off worrying about various sensations and questioning whether I "feel funny" I think this time off has done me good. I really hope this is the beginning of recovery. I was this way for 9 months before getting help when I was 22. Ecitalopram did the trick. I'm now on Cit and although I was prescribed 20mg I have been biting them in half and taking 10mg. I don't see the use in taking 20mg if this dose is working. What do you guys think? x

[little scientist]

Good to hear! I too am seeing little improvements all the time

[theharvestmouse]

It's good to hear you are doing well but I don't think its possible that its the Citalopram, It takes about a month or two to start having any affect.

[Sparkle1984]

It's good to hear you are doing well but I don't think its possible that its the Citalopram, It takes about a month or two to start having any affect.

It's different for everyone - I started to feel better after a couple of weeks too. For some people it can take 6-8 weeks though.

[theharvestmouse]

It's different for everyone - I started to feel better after a couple of weeks too. For some people it can take 6-8 weeks though.

How do you know it was the Cit that was making you feel better? I was told that it takes at least a month before it can have any positive affect. Maybe I was told wrongly so.