Nathan75
05-07-17, 12:41
Hi there people
I thought I'd bite the bullet and actually sign up to a forum (since I spend enough time searching and reading through other people's stories in attempts to reassure myself that I'm not the only person feeling this way!)
Anxiety and depression have been ramping up steadily over the last year or so. I can't seem to feel positive about anything, and have no interest in doing anything much. I'm self employed and so I'm panicking a lot about work - and I'm guilty and worried about the effect my anxiety/depression has on my family life.
I started taking citalopram three weeks ago: 10mg for a fortnight, and I doubled it to 20mg one week ago. I'm struggling with the side effects at the moment - feel terrible, very tired and even more anxious than before. I've taken these before and I know things will settle down, but it's hard to see beyond right now at the moment. I've had a session with a counsellor last week and am going to follow up with that.
I'd better stop before this turns into an essay.. anyway, hi!
I thought I'd bite the bullet and actually sign up to a forum (since I spend enough time searching and reading through other people's stories in attempts to reassure myself that I'm not the only person feeling this way!)
Anxiety and depression have been ramping up steadily over the last year or so. I can't seem to feel positive about anything, and have no interest in doing anything much. I'm self employed and so I'm panicking a lot about work - and I'm guilty and worried about the effect my anxiety/depression has on my family life.
I started taking citalopram three weeks ago: 10mg for a fortnight, and I doubled it to 20mg one week ago. I'm struggling with the side effects at the moment - feel terrible, very tired and even more anxious than before. I've taken these before and I know things will settle down, but it's hard to see beyond right now at the moment. I've had a session with a counsellor last week and am going to follow up with that.
I'd better stop before this turns into an essay.. anyway, hi!