skippy66
17-02-10, 22:51
A week ago my doc prescribed me citalopram for anxiety which is causing me a whole range of health issues like chest pain high bp etc.
But I don't want to take it because I don't like the sound of the side effects and I think if I go on them I'll never get off them, so...
I've come up with an alternative plan which I'm trying for a month. I started a few days ago and early signs are good. It involves:
taking multivitamin tablet every day to ensure levels of potassium etc are good.
Eating better
earlier nights
getting myself fit with exercise involving walking every day, tennis 3 times a week, push ups 3 times a week increasing in number every time, swimming and cycling.
Citalopram side effects: everything under the sun
exercise side effects: tiredness, dizziness, palps at first, chest aches, muscle aches, improved health, improved lung capacity, improved fitness, increased serotonin levels, bigger muscles.
I'm already feeling better in myself after only a couple of days despite the fact my muscles especially my chest is aching like mad. I'm developing a trust in my body that is reducing my overall health anxiety.
I'll keep everyone updated on how this goes. If it fails I have citalopram as the last resort.
But I don't want to take it because I don't like the sound of the side effects and I think if I go on them I'll never get off them, so...
I've come up with an alternative plan which I'm trying for a month. I started a few days ago and early signs are good. It involves:
taking multivitamin tablet every day to ensure levels of potassium etc are good.
Eating better
earlier nights
getting myself fit with exercise involving walking every day, tennis 3 times a week, push ups 3 times a week increasing in number every time, swimming and cycling.
Citalopram side effects: everything under the sun
exercise side effects: tiredness, dizziness, palps at first, chest aches, muscle aches, improved health, improved lung capacity, improved fitness, increased serotonin levels, bigger muscles.
I'm already feeling better in myself after only a couple of days despite the fact my muscles especially my chest is aching like mad. I'm developing a trust in my body that is reducing my overall health anxiety.
I'll keep everyone updated on how this goes. If it fails I have citalopram as the last resort.