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Hi I was diagnosed with panic disorder a couple of weeks ago and was given citolpram. I think this is due to the loss of my mum a few years ago just hitting me. I've had some pretty bad side effects mostly a burning between my breasts which is pretty constant. Back to docs tomorrow for a check up feeling a bit more positive, never done this before but hoping it helps
Deckardblues
10-03-14, 18:46
Citalopram is a hard drug to be on, and i have been on it since January. You have to roll with the side effects, and the effects do take a little while to get over. But bare with it.
MRS STRESS ED
10-03-14, 19:01
Hello and welcome so sorry to hear about your mum ,you have come to the right place lots of help and support here xx
Hi and welcome to the forum I'm also on citalopram, as already said bare with it
Losing a loved one can sometimes take a while to hit you, hang in there:)
Thankyou for your messages :D
All the best to you, check out the Citilopram section in the meds forum :)
Lots of help and advice there
Cheers
Thanks Marty it was fantastic :)
Hi, I'm new on this site and I have been suffering with what the doctors say is Anxiety, I have been prescribed citalopram and diazepam but neither have agreed with me! Although I dnt think I gave them enough time to work which isn't great! The trouble is I have what they think is health anxiety, its really affecting my life, I have all kinds of symptoms, but mainly a pain in my chest and back and sides, and I have just over the past few days developed a cough, I've been to see the gp who says my chest is clear but I'm convinced I have have a serious illness this is really taking over me, I'd like to know if anyone else suffers with these symptoms with there anxiety, I also get a rapid heartbeat and the lump feeling in my throat, I could really do with some advice or just someone to relate or talk too!! :(
Hi Paula, most people who take Cit suffer side effects (SEs) - it really is hard to keep going sometimes.
There are many SEs including nausea, stomach pains, headaches, fuzzy head, tiredness, not sleeping and incredibly extreme anxiety to name but a few.
My early SEs were awful but the alternative was worse. At 13 weeks in, I feel so much better in myself - my triggers are not really there now, my paranoia - my over analysing - my anxiety seem to have really lessened considerably and I need far less reassurance from those close to me.
I had a stressful time at work today and I felt a little anxious - but anxiety is a normal emotion that everyone SHOULD experience from time to time. What I did not get today was anxiety followed by a panic attack.
It's a bit of a battle this one. I can understand that you health anxiety really does not help in your position but be brave and take a stand. I'm glad I stood up to my inner demons and I feel a better person for it.
Keep us updated, we are here to help you and support you X
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Thanks Marty it was fantastic :)
Some of the guys on here got me thru some very dark days (and nights). It will get better YNS :)
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