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Thread: is it usual to have "blips" whilst on citalopram?

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    Re: is it usual to have "blips" whilst on citalopram?

    If you do up the meds remember the side effects are usually not so bad cos' iyou already have the chemicals in your system.

    I know I had blip and I can't always explain why. But the drugs won't completely stop panic and worry - they just level you out so it is easier to cope. Are you getting any other help e.g. counselling.

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    Re: is it usual to have "blips" whilst on citalopram?

    It is definitely a mixture I think. I have only been on this for a couple of weeks, at 10 mg (rising to 20 mg this weekend). I started taking it whilst on holiday and had minimal side effects (just one PA in fact in the middle of Marks & Spencers sale and a few extra palpitations). However since coming back to work this week I have felt lowsy, anxious, hysterical etc etc. I do not think that the meds have probably had time to work fully – and I am not up to full dose – I chose to start on 10 mg as I did not want any potential side effects to ruin our hols - but at least I can now see where my anxiety and depression may come from and have made a conscious decision to do something about it!!.

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    Re: is it usual to have "blips" whilst on citalopram?

    Thanks sam
    yes I am having psychotherapy, also trying a SAD light and am working thru a CBT on line course.(when I feel up to it) So I feel like Im doing everything I can but still not getting better quickly enough. I will discuss how I feel with the GP and see what she thinks but I'm scared that I will never get better.

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    Re: is it usual to have "blips" whilst on citalopram?

    Hi FamilyMatters - I fully recognise that not getting better quick enough. I know exactly how you feel. I found that once I accepted that I was not going to get better quickly ( I really thought I'd wake up and be fine - doh!) then that was the turning point for me. And even then it was very slow but bit by bit I improved. I didn't notice but my family and friends did and would tell when I hit the down side and would sob at my inability to do life that in fact I had made progress.

    And now I look back to last year and find I am not the girl sat at the dining table rocking in silence scared to pieces. I am much more me again having a life. It's not ideal. Still got stuff to work through for the long term.

    I bet you are making more progress than you realise. Try to accept it's a long journey. But will be worth it.

    And do have the chat with your GP. But you will get better. You'll have down days too but you will learn how to deal with those gradually and life will seen much brighter for you xxx

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    Re: is it usual to have "blips" whilst on citalopram?

    Thanks Sam, I do have a problem being impatient always have had, maybe this illness will teach me somethings. Went to see GP yesterday and she has upped dosage to 30mg so here goes, took increased dose last night and feel a little woozy and on edge but not too bad so keep your fingers crossed for me.
    Thankyou for your support its appreciated

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    Re: is it usual to have "blips" whilst on citalopram?

    Hi
    I'm feeling exactly the same as you. Been on 20mg for 6 weeks, but feeling very low again. It's good to know someone kmows how i feel. Hope things improve for you soon.
    Take care
    Gerri

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    Re: is it usual to have "blips" whilst on citalopram?

    Came across this thread and wondered how you guys are doing now? I am in week 9, on 20mg for 4 weeks then upped to 30mg, had a good improvement for a while but the last few days have felt I am slipping backwards, so I suppose it is what you call a blip.
    Very anxious today, have tried relaxation tapes etc but no help.

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    Re: is it usual to have "blips" whilst on citalopram?

    Hi just thought I would share with you that I have been on citalopram for 5 months so far and it has not been without the occasional blip. You just need to keep telling yourself during the blip that it is only temporary and that things will indeed improve very shortly. Thats what I do and then soon enough I notice that I'm fine again, don't worry, it will work out in the end!xxx

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    Re: is it usual to have "blips" whilst on citalopram?

    Hi.

    I am new to this forum, but have been lurking for a while!

    I have been on Cipramil drops (40mg - 1ml daily) for 7 weeks now, and am not certain whether they are helping me or not! I certainly don't feel "perked" up or "happy" by any means. I suppose I thought I'd feel less anxious than what I do, less stressed, and not be so consumed with my many bouts of OCD and anxiety attacks. These seem as prominent as ever, unfortunately, but on the plus side, I think I do strangely feel a little less depressed - although I'm reluctant to admit that, because frankly, I'm not sure if I do because of the meds, or whether it's just my subconsciousness telling me that I should feel less depressed BECAUSE of the meds!! I guess I kind of feel a bit numb - sort of a feeling of nothingness, really. I don't feel like crying or pouring my heart out to loved ones any longer, which I think must be a good sign. I don't feel on the verge of a nervous breakdown any more, which must also be good! However, I guess I expected to feel...well...a bit more cheerful than what I do. I'd love to be able to smile and wake up one morning and think "Hey, the world's not so bad after all". Yet I just can't, because I don't feel that.

    My appetite is back, and I do sleep at night for a while, though I always wake up at about 2am needing the loo, then again at about 4am - but seem to have no problems drifting back off to sleep again, so can't grumble too much.

    I saw my GP today, and described my feelings to her. I did wonder (and, indeed, asked her) whether she felt I'd tried my best, but the drug perhaps just wasn't working for me. She was of the impression that even though I wasn't skipping through fields of daffodils and singing "The Hills Are Alive With The Sound of Music", at least I seemed more stable and able discuss my feelings and thoughts than when I had originally seen her - whereby I self admit I was a complete mess.

    The upshot was that my GP was reluctant to increase my dose, because she didn't want to disrupt the fact that the side effects had at last stabilised, and she felt increasing the dose may incur additional side effects. She suggested a further month on Cipramil to see how I go, and a further appointment with her then. I am happy enough to do this, but wondered whether I'm just delaying the inevitable, and whether this is the right medication for me?

    I suppose the question I am asking myself is....how do I know whether this is actually working for me or not, or whether I am subconsciously telling myself I feel a bit better because I know I'm on the drugs? This is what I'm finding really hard to gauge at the moment, and I wondered whether anyone else shares my weird worries?!!!!

    By the way, it's very interesting and warming reading everyone else's experiences. Makes me feel a little less "out on a limb".

    Good luck all.

    Old School.

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