Oh, 'ello

[slug_slug]

Hi,
I've just come across this forum after looking up information on Citalopram (I lost the info that came with my pack of tablets).
I don't really know what I might be after coming here, but I know that I've been feeling really really crap recently.
Thing is, I've been feeling worse during the second week of taking the pills than the first week. I had an episode on the 16th of Jan, which was a few days after I'd started taking them, and it was due to (I'm pretty sure) the fact that all I'd done was wake up at a different time and was having to make what was supposed to be an easy decision. I really didn't want to have to go on pills, but I didn't see any other way of dealing with my panic attacks and depression.
I've tried just coping with things, and talking about stuff, but I don't know if I now feel better or worse.

Anyone else who has had a similar time of things, please let me know, and if you've found a way of dealing with things.

Thanks

Sluggy

Sluggy

[sophieunderscore]

Welcome to the forum... I don't know much about Citalopram but I know a lot of other people take it and have great success - and apparently it does make you feel crap for a few weeks....

(oh and I saw your myspace - The Boosh are love <3)

[Granny Primark]

Hi slugs,

Welcome to this site.
Ive recently started to overcome my panic attacks.
I havent taken medication but i did have councelling which was a complete waste of time.
This site has been a godsend to me. I use rescue remedy which is such a comfort just knowing ive got it even tho i dont always need to use it.
Im sure youl get loads of help, advice and support from the members of this site

Take care
LYNN xx

[mazz]

Hi Slugs welcome aboard nmp
Mazz .

[manmoor]

Hi Slugs,

A big warm welcome to you.

"When There Was Only One It Was Then That I Carried You."

[sal]

Hi Slug

Welcome to the site. I like you suffered from bad side affects when i first start taking Citalopram and gave in. But my new GP a few years ago asked me to try them again. I took a small dose and built it up, it wasnt all plain sailing but after about 6 weeks it really did start to help me and all the side affects passed. Hope that helps a bit.

Love Sal xx


Dont mess up the best things in your life, just because at present you are unsure who you are.


"Life is a distance and to travel that distance you were given the strength and guidance to do so".

[ceecee]

hi slugs
welcome to the forum
take care
rach x

[honeybee3939]

Hi Slugs

And a BIG warm welcome to you, lovely to see you here, im sure you will get some great advice while making new friends on the way.
I take Citalopram also, i understand the side effects can make your anxiety worse for the first couple of weeks, but i would stick with them as the should subside, i always found it easier to take the drug when i went to bed in the evening, that way the side effects have usually gone by morning.

Heres a few links that may help also Sluggy

Cipralex (escitalopram)
Cipralex/escitalopram
Is Cipralex not working for me?
Citalopram/Cipralex & Side Effects
very sleepy on cipralex
cipralex 2
Cipralex (escitalopram)
Escitalopram/Lexapro/Cipralex and feelings..

Love

Andrea
xxxx


"If you have a worry turn it into a problem, you cant solve worrys but you can solve problems"

[sal]

Hi Slugs

How are you feeling today?

Love Sal xx


Dont mess up the best things in your life, just because at present you are unsure who you are.


"Life is a distance and to travel that distance you were given the strength and guidance to do so".

[kazzie]

WELCOME SLUGGY

what a lovely name

luv kaz x x x

ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE!!!!!!