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Hayden5
08-11-12, 05:52
Hi all,

For the past year or so I have been taking 20mg doses of Citalopram. Before I started, I suffered pretty badly with panic attacks but I can happily say that I really cannot remember the last time I had one.

The anxious and depressive thoughts also eased a little, However, I'm no longer content with just not having panic attacks anymore. I still feel pretty low more times than not and I want feel confortable with my thoughts.

My doctor has upped my dose to 40mg yesterday and suggested counseling. I think that it may help but Im having trouble summoning the courage to do this.

What Id like is some advice on where I should go from here.

BobbyDog
08-11-12, 06:17
Hopefully if you take the increased dose of 40mg you will start to feel a little more in control of your negative thoughts and depression. The counselling sounds like a wonderful idea too, nothing ventured, nothing gained. I had CBT a couple of years ago and learned some really good coping strategies to help me deal with my anxiety on a daily basis.
Good luck.

Sarah.