Question about day 9 side effects

[newthowaway]

Hi everyone,

I have a question about side effects I am experiencing.

I started Citalopram for depression and anxiety 9 days ago, beginning with 10mg and increasing to 20mg on day 3.

I initially experienced very bad anxiety, moderate nausea, and poor sleep, but these have decreased somewhat.

Right now I'm just feeling 'weird', let me try and explain.

Its as if there is a problem with my vision, although there isn't, because I can still read and see everything fine. It's like having an intense anxiety attack without the immediate panic, although the feeling does make me feel a bit panicked. I don't know if this is what people refer to as 'de-realisation'.

Everything looks a bit 'off', surreal, and 'floaty'. It's quite unpleasant and I'm scared because I'm starting a contract role next Monday and don't know if I will be able to hold myself together in an office full people and perform as expected.

Is how I'm feeling normal? Should this sensation end? Has anyone else experienced this and how long did it take to pass?

Thanks everyone!

[clarkwgriswold]

I had this for a very short period roughly 3 days into 10mg but I think for me it was due to extreme tiredness. Once I started sleeping a bit better it passed.

All I can suggest is to have a look at the side effects in the survival guide, or failing that speak to your doctor, pharmacist or 111. Can I suggest that you don't google your side effects as this can make your anxiety worse due to negative stories, it's always best to speak to the professionals :)

[Lulu1960]

Absolutely doctor Google is a no no!

[newthowaway]

Thanks folks.
I think maybe I'm feeling a tiny bit better today so will give it a few more days and see.

[WorryBNot]

Who told you to increase after 3 days? barmy advice

Should really let it settle over a month period and see if there's any improvement before increasing. i've been though this so i know how you'll be feeling :weep: <no head tornado spinning around and around smiley to post

All your side effects sound like textbook anxiety being increased due to the drugs needing time to settle. it will improve in stages, you'll start to feel good for a few days and then bad for a few days. The good days will then become longer and after a while most of the bad days will be gone.

Stay on 20mg for at least 6 weeks, if no improvement talk to the doctor.

Good luck:)

[Lulu1960]

I agreed with worry me not.