beadbabe
12-06-07, 09:57
Hi anyone
Just a question about citalopram. Out of extreme desperation I am pushing through side effects with citalopram. The side effects are dire, but then so are my physical symptoms from anxiety so this is 'needs-must'.
I have had increased anxiety from day one of taking it, have spent three weeks on lowest dose (10mg) and then moved up to 20mg for a week now. But reasonably how long should I wait before expecting to see results?
also, what if it doesn't work? I don't think I can bear to try another one and go through all this again for nothing.
also I am now fretting because quite a few posting here are saying that citalopram doesn't help anxiety - so I am concerned about that. Or is it just a personal thing on what works for one?
I don't think I can bear it if I get no relief from this anxiety because my physical symptoms are limiting me greatly. It's not great when you can hardly see / feel so dizzy you are nearly sick all the time / and when you walk down the street there are palpitations so bad you need to stand against a lamp-post. I am basically nearing the end of what I can stand - my bravery is pretty much wearing thin now.
Is there any way out of this mess? I don't even know how I got like this.
Just a question about citalopram. Out of extreme desperation I am pushing through side effects with citalopram. The side effects are dire, but then so are my physical symptoms from anxiety so this is 'needs-must'.
I have had increased anxiety from day one of taking it, have spent three weeks on lowest dose (10mg) and then moved up to 20mg for a week now. But reasonably how long should I wait before expecting to see results?
also, what if it doesn't work? I don't think I can bear to try another one and go through all this again for nothing.
also I am now fretting because quite a few posting here are saying that citalopram doesn't help anxiety - so I am concerned about that. Or is it just a personal thing on what works for one?
I don't think I can bear it if I get no relief from this anxiety because my physical symptoms are limiting me greatly. It's not great when you can hardly see / feel so dizzy you are nearly sick all the time / and when you walk down the street there are palpitations so bad you need to stand against a lamp-post. I am basically nearing the end of what I can stand - my bravery is pretty much wearing thin now.
Is there any way out of this mess? I don't even know how I got like this.