depersonalization

[StressedEric]

Hi Eric

That's rubbish isn't it what your GP has done or ot done really, i'm really surprised she even increased your dose, i think if you decide to take the extra 10mg you may get some side effects back before your body adjusts again, but I still don't get why would she not consider different tablets if you have been onn Citalopram for a while with no improvements ad actualy getting worse

I share your feelings Keta. I was expecting her to say, Ok lets get you off Cit. and we'll try something else. I told her that I didn't feel any real benefit from taking the Cit. and should be improving at least level not feeling worse. She said Cit. was for anxiety and would like to stay with ir rather than try something else. Other meds were not even offered!

My brother is on diferent meds and was angry with how I have been treated. He had a battle with many GPs to get what he wanted and thankfully is a lot better now since the right meds were found for him.

Trying at the moment to calm myself down as feeling very shaky. Not sure what to do yet (1) reducing dose against GPs wishes or (2) just try the extra dose to see if this makes a difference.

[keta]

Could you see other GP for a second opinion at all??

[keta]

There is another drug used just for anxiety called BUSPIRONE or Buspar but i think it's just for short term use but i don't know much about it, i know few people mention it on here. I still can't belive your GP just left you to it.

[StressedEric]

There is another drug used just for anxiety called BUSPIRONE or Buspar but i think it's just for short term use but i don't know much about it, i know few people mention it on here. I still can't belive your GP just left you to it.

Thank you loads Keta for your kind support and advice through this difficult time. I had an emergency appointment today so no guarantee which doctor will be available - I just happened to have my "regular" doctor today by chance. I can't get a normal appointment with another doctor for about 2 weeks.

This is the first time I've heard about Buspirone and know nothing about it and the effects so would have to do my research.

One part of me is thinking now mayb the Cit wasn't strong enough and it is the illness which is the issue and that I should at least try 25mg to see if this helps (as this is easier than coming off it). The other part is saying NO WAY. This decision is doing no help to my anxiety.

I'm edging towards trying the 25mg, just so tired (as not sleeping) and the anxiety makes it hard for me to think at the moment. The GP did give me a short course of the sedative Levomepromazine 25mg to take at night to help me sleep but worried how this will effect me.

Thinking about CBT as well but will have to go private conselling for this. I am trying to reassure myself that I will get better but it is very hard.

[StressedEric]

God! Just had a sharp very dizzy spell all of a sudden, probably all the adrenaline which is causing thru my viens all day??? Have been feeling lightheaded all day. Was going to go out to watch the England match but may stay at home and lie down now. Need something to calm me down!

[steveo1980]

hope you have managed to calm down a little. bet the football bored you to sleep?

think CBT could be good. certainly worth a try.

[Jeffro]

Hey!

Just though i'd chip in, this is my main symptom and has been everytime i get a period of bad anxiety, feelings of surreal, detached, confusion, everything feels odd and scary, sometimes even bleak and i get feelings of depression and despair which are really scary and can make you really panicky. I had a really bad spell of this in my early twenties but it went away for a very long time thanks to counselling and seroxat. I know exactky how you feel, im having a bit of a bad time at the moment, not too sure why it has come back which is frustrating but its really intense, same symptoms you are describing. Im not as worried as i have been here before and know it will pass, i just wanted to assure you that no matter how bad you feel it will runs its course and you will be ok, i found the best thing to help it on its way is to exercise, eat well and try not to worry as you will be ok my friend, its very hard not to but its like a spinning top, the more you worry the more you spin it.

Good luck, im sure your gonna be just fine.

[Pdubya86]

Eric, do you mind me asking how your depersonalisation feels?

Do you feel detatched from your body...like your limbs feel spacey, disconnected? Or do you feel detached from whats around you?

[StressedEric]

Eric, do you mind me asking how your depersonalisation feels?

Do you feel detatched from your body...like your limbs feel spacey, disconnected? Or do you feel detached from whats around you?

I feel detached from reality like I am not in control and cannot remember doing things I have done ealier (like why i'd I put that there?). It's like I am in like a very drunk state. When I watch TV for instance, I'm not really "watching" it - I don't take anything in. It's like my mind is blank. I think this comes under depersonalisation symptoms?

[StressedEric]

Hey!

Just though i'd chip in, this is my main symptom and has been everytime i get a period of bad anxiety, feelings of surreal, detached, confusion, everything feels odd and scary, sometimes even bleak and i get feelings of depression and despair which are really scary and can make you really panicky. I had a really bad spell of this in my early twenties but it went away for a very long time thanks to counselling and seroxat. I know exactky how you feel, im having a bit of a bad time at the moment, not too sure why it has come back which is frustrating but its really intense, same symptoms you are describing. Im not as worried as i have been here before and know it will pass, i just wanted to assure you that no matter how bad you feel it will runs its course and you will be ok, i found the best thing to help it on its way is to exercise, eat well and try not to worry as you will be ok my friend, its very hard not to but its like a spinning top, the more you worry the more you spin it.

Good luck, im sure your gonna be just fine.

Hi Jeffro. I'm sorry to hear that you also going through a tough time as well at the moment. I'm confident with your positive attitude that you will come through this bad time. You kind words have helped lift me up a little bit and I feel a little more relaxed now. It is still very difficult to keep positive while the anxiety drives me down but I will keep what you said in my mind and hopefully it will become easier eventually.

I am so greatful for your help and support and from everyone in NMP for helping me through this bad time.