so depressed

[stonecannkn]

Hi,

I don't know what to do i feel so depressed. I have had panic disorder in the past when my uncle died i have always been a worrier. I was given citalopram and it helped. 5 months ago i took on a new job with a whole more responsibilities. I took a panic attack in this job a week ago. Im the manager in a store i cannot leave the store and this made me panic. Ive took time off my manager was very understanding and gave me a weeks holiday but i still feel rubbish infact worse. I constantly have negative thoughts about going back to work. I feel the best situation would be to quit but i couldnt afford to live on job seekers. I feel so low all the time i dont want to do anything at all and i find the smallest of tasks hard to do so i know i couldnt run a shop. Ive been on citalopram for 5 days now and do realise that it gets worse before better but i really don't know what to do anymore.

[jennielouises]

Hi. How are you feeling now? I'm in exactly the same situation. Currently off work as I'm getting panic attacks there. I feel sick to my stomach at work and I feel trapped there. I'm off this week and anxious of going back but I just want the nausea to stop. Life seems hopeless. I can't quit as I have a mortgage but I really never want to go back. I upped my citalopram to 20mg on Friday so hoping it will kick in soon. How are you feeling on yours?

[chickpea]

Both of you, please look in my post history for my first posts from 5 years ago.
I was where you are now, struggling with horrendous anxiety, panic and starting Citalopram.

It is tough but as you will see, it gets better. Keep the faith.x

[stonecannkn]

Hi jenn,

I feel a little better im back to work on tuesday still kinda scared of that. Ive upped the cita to 20 seems to be working better now. I think the thing to do is persevere with it and have a more positive thought patter. I know easier said than done but give the cita some time to work. I hope your feeling better its horrible. If you need to talk message me :).