lolly_pop
25-07-08, 16:03
Hi everyone,
I have no real idea about depression. I have been feeling terrible for around 6 months, maybe longer. A few months or so ago, I spoke to a friend about my symtoms etc and advised that I seek professional help. I have been too scared to research my symtoms (scared of facing the truth I suppose), so tried to put it out of my mind. Over the past few weeks my behaviour has gotten worse, crying for no real reason, sleeping during the day, restless nights, no energy and just can't be bothered attitude to mention a few.
Today, I finally took that giant step and went to see my GP and as a result he has prescribed me with 10mg Citalopram. I'm more than a bit apprehensive about taking them because of the side effects, I don't want to feel any worse then I already do. I thought I'd look up the the side effects and stubbled across this forum.
I've not told anyone in my family about this, not sure that I will get the support I need, mainly from my husband. I think he'll say that I'm overeacting & ridiculous (maybe it's just me). But surely, the doctor would not prescribe these tablets unless he thought I actually needed them?
I'm going to take this weekend to think about whether or not I should take them and take it from there.
Thank you for reading my post, I do feel a little better for posting. Hopefully it's a sign of things to come! I can't go on feeling like this anymore, it's horrible.
xx
I have no real idea about depression. I have been feeling terrible for around 6 months, maybe longer. A few months or so ago, I spoke to a friend about my symtoms etc and advised that I seek professional help. I have been too scared to research my symtoms (scared of facing the truth I suppose), so tried to put it out of my mind. Over the past few weeks my behaviour has gotten worse, crying for no real reason, sleeping during the day, restless nights, no energy and just can't be bothered attitude to mention a few.
Today, I finally took that giant step and went to see my GP and as a result he has prescribed me with 10mg Citalopram. I'm more than a bit apprehensive about taking them because of the side effects, I don't want to feel any worse then I already do. I thought I'd look up the the side effects and stubbled across this forum.
I've not told anyone in my family about this, not sure that I will get the support I need, mainly from my husband. I think he'll say that I'm overeacting & ridiculous (maybe it's just me). But surely, the doctor would not prescribe these tablets unless he thought I actually needed them?
I'm going to take this weekend to think about whether or not I should take them and take it from there.
Thank you for reading my post, I do feel a little better for posting. Hopefully it's a sign of things to come! I can't go on feeling like this anymore, it's horrible.
xx