Hello,
Well after many moons of wandering around in a "normal" life I have found that my old friends PA's and Agoraphobia has decided to pay me yet another visit.. so I find myself returning to another old friend.. NMP .
So here I am about to commence round three...which I am determined to be the final battle in my quest for eternal calmness.
Background for those who are interested - ( you can skip, I won't be offended lol)
Over the last ten years I have had PA's and Agoraphobia on and off, I've tried quite a few medications, CBT ( although that was via the phone) and have over that time span enjoyed a good few years of panic/anxiety freedom, however, whenever I get really stressed out they return with a vengence which is where I currently am.
After trying about 6 different types of medication over the years where my lack of patience has found me throwing in the towel with in a week or two of the dreaded side effects or major lack of improvement thus scuppering any chance of them actually helping I have decided to try again and this time stick it out!
I have begun this week with a refreshed and determined state of mind to conquer my inner demons and defeat PA's and Agoraphobia.
This is day two of Citralopram 10mg and so far barr from feeling a little off and having no appetite ( not a bad a bad thing since I'm trying to shift a few pounds anyway!) I'm not having any of the side effects I read about.
I shall use this opportunity to thank "Psycopoet" for a sticky thread on Citralopram and it's various benefits versus side effects etc as it was such a well informed read and I would advise anyone who happens to read this to go and read the sticky thread first before freaking out about all the horror stories.
Anyway I think I've rattled on quite enough for one post, I shall update on my progress for any of those who like me.. have nothing else to do but mess about on the internet all day.
Peace out
Maxine