hello there

[scottishlad]

Hi there,

My name is Alan.

Not really sure why I'm here but I thought I'd give it a go.

I'm 21 and really down at this point in my life, for about five years I have felt like this and like nothing will ever improve. Since last October I have been prescribed 20mg of citalopram a day but I'm not sure this is as effective anymore.

I have recently started a new job that I thought would make me happier but the stress of it is really pushing me closer to the edge. My girlfriend tries to be supportive but I don't think she understands what it is like to be like this and she gets upset knowing I'm upset.

I guess I'm just looking for people who understand.

[Starlight]

Hi scottishlad :welcome: to the site. You will meet lots of nice people here.

[Catherine S]

Hi Alan, good to meet you :)

ISB x

[scottishlad]

Thank you,

I'd be keen to speak to anyone who suffers from bad anxiety and depression.

I'm usually a bit more jokey and upbeat but I'm having a really bad day today lol

[Booboojenny]

Hi Alan:welcome: you have come to the right place, we all understand what it's like to have anxiety and depression on this site, sending you a hug :hugs: :)

[sarahb2904]

Hi Alan, I just joined yesterday too. I get the feeling we've found a good place for support :D x

[scottishlad]

thank you for the kind words everyone :)

I hope I can help people too :)

[MRS STRESS ED]

Hi Alan we certainly understand you love stress and anxiety oh yeah ,you will find lots of lovely people here who can help glad you joined us xx :D

[aprilmoon]

Hi Alan and welcome,
Have you spoke to your gp about not feeling much better on the cit? :)

[scottishlad]

I haven't been to my GP in a few months, it worked to begin with but with rising stress I'm not sure it is as effective...

My girlfriend has told me to go back so I will instead of just asking for my repeat prescription :)

[aprilmoon]

I would definitely go back for a chat.
It may be that the dose needs tweaking or maybe cit isn't the best one for you.
I had that happen to me with venlafaxine,it just sort of 'pooped out' in the end,and I had another ad added to it,and the combination helped get me out of a really bad period of depression and anxiety over the last few months.
It was one of the worst episodes I've ever had,and it was a real struggle for a while,but I'm much better now.
I know how awful it can be,and how it can put a strain on relationships.
Starting a new job is a stressful enough event for anyone as well.
Its very difficult to e!explain to someone who hasn't been through it.

[Ryan92]

Hi Alan :welcome:

You've come to the right place if your looking for people who understand.

[aprilmoon]

There's that cute little doggy again!!
Do you mind me asking his name Ryan? :)

[Ryan92]

There's that cute little doggy again!!
Do you mind me asking his name Ryan? :)

Hi april, her name's Belle, she's only 1 year old :)

[aprilmoon]

Awww Hiya Belle!!
Give her a cuddle from me Ryan :)