Cipramil/Citalopram

[brother1]

anxiety26,
Thanks for your response. My brother used to be a practical joker,
life and soul etc..., but it seems to have gone from him.
I've explained that the stigma attached to taken medication, seeking
therapy for depression is slowly diminishing. Unfortunately I am
struggling but trying to explain this to my parents. Time, patience and
support is the best way I can put it across. I've explained there is no 'quick fix' and they have to stay strong as well. I don't know what else to say to them.
My wife is helping a lot but if anyone can give me any pointers, please
feel free as I do not know if I am helping or hindering my
brother.

john

[Parker]

Hi Guys,

Well today I finally bit the bullet and got the doctor to prescribe me some medication. Basically although I feel a lot better in myself and am able to do more things (things that 3 months ago I wouldn’t have dreamt about doing) I still get the feeling I’m on edge a lot of the time and I just want to shake this thing once and for all.

She’s put me on 20 mg of citalopram a day so I’ll have to see how I get on. The one thing I’m really scared of are the side effects I really don’t want to feel worse even, if it is only for a couple of weeks. I’ll let you know how I get on.