ElectricAlice
20-01-11, 17:09
I've been pescribed Citalopram for my anxiety following my mothers death on October :(. She was my hero and I miss her so much. It's triggered health anxiety, and anxiety in general. And I keep getting terrified about various health reasons and just anxious in general.
I'm only 22, and im not sure whether to take it, part due to the side effects, and part due to me thinking I should be able to get through this without medication. And also coming off the drug worries me, incase my brain gets used to it.
I've bought a book on health anxiety, and on cognitive behavioural therapy. So maybe these will help. My health anxiety has been chronic, unbearable. The last two days it's been a tiny bit better but mainly due to my Aunty staying here. She's leaving tomorrow.
I also get anxiety from living in the flat where I saw my dear mother die, suddenly infront of me. This creates such stress and anxiety, because I woke up to the noise of what was happening. So any noise gives me a big fright. I find being with my boyfriend a massive comfort, he's my rock and best friend. Been together almost 4 years. And the problem is my sister also lives with me and I find it a major stress trying to balance and juggle my time. My boyfriend lives 2 hours away and I just want to be with all the time but I feel I can't because I'd be leaving her, even though we've each got our own lives. I shouldn't have to feel guilty about it. Because I need to do what makes me happy, especially now. It's stressful having the pressure, I feel like everythings just too much! I don't know how to get rid of the guilt, juggle everything, anxiety, terrible grief, and everything.
So should I take Citalopram? What are the main side effects? Are they dangerous? Do they help? Thank you so much if anyone takes the tine to read this and reply. Xxx
I'm only 22, and im not sure whether to take it, part due to the side effects, and part due to me thinking I should be able to get through this without medication. And also coming off the drug worries me, incase my brain gets used to it.
I've bought a book on health anxiety, and on cognitive behavioural therapy. So maybe these will help. My health anxiety has been chronic, unbearable. The last two days it's been a tiny bit better but mainly due to my Aunty staying here. She's leaving tomorrow.
I also get anxiety from living in the flat where I saw my dear mother die, suddenly infront of me. This creates such stress and anxiety, because I woke up to the noise of what was happening. So any noise gives me a big fright. I find being with my boyfriend a massive comfort, he's my rock and best friend. Been together almost 4 years. And the problem is my sister also lives with me and I find it a major stress trying to balance and juggle my time. My boyfriend lives 2 hours away and I just want to be with all the time but I feel I can't because I'd be leaving her, even though we've each got our own lives. I shouldn't have to feel guilty about it. Because I need to do what makes me happy, especially now. It's stressful having the pressure, I feel like everythings just too much! I don't know how to get rid of the guilt, juggle everything, anxiety, terrible grief, and everything.
So should I take Citalopram? What are the main side effects? Are they dangerous? Do they help? Thank you so much if anyone takes the tine to read this and reply. Xxx