Gonna keep a record here of my citalopram journey!

[AJS]

for sleeping - have a nice hot bath with lavender soak or something similar, then get some sleep spray/pillow mist, lie in bed and listen to a relaxation cd.
My counsellor gave me a relaxation cd - and i thought "this won't help me sleep" - i had no faith in these sort of things (went to a hypnostist years ago to help with fear of flying and it was useless) - but was willing to give anything a shot - low and behold i think I have only ever heard the end of the cd 3 times - i am usually fast asleep half way through!
I wake up nearly every night at 2.30 then 4.30 - but just spray my pillow mist and go back to sleep - or on worse nights put my cd back on again - the deep breathing helps as well
Also try going out for a brisk 20 min walk at night - you will burn some adrenalin off , the fresh air will help you sleep and you will give yourself good endorphins.
Give these things a go - it might not work as everyone is different - but anything is worth a shot.
Also try not to take too many other remedies - I read you were taking nytol and kalms - I was using kalms, quite life, valarian and actually found that these were stopping me sleeping after using them for too long.

[martbarr]

for sleeping - have a nice hot bath with lavender soak or something similar, then get some sleep spray/pillow mist, lie in bed and listen to a relaxation cd.
My counsellor gave me a relaxation cd - and i thought "this won't help me sleep" - i had no faith in these sort of things (went to a hypnostist years ago to help with fear of flying and it was useless) - but was willing to give anything a shot - low and behold i think I have only ever heard the end of the cd 3 times - i am usually fast asleep half way through!
I wake up nearly every night at 2.30 then 4.30 - but just spray my pillow mist and go back to sleep - or on worse nights put my cd back on again - the deep breathing helps as well
Also try going out for a brisk 20 min walk at night - you will burn some adrenalin off , the fresh air will help you sleep and you will give yourself good endorphins.
Give these things a go - it might not work as everyone is different - but anything is worth a shot.
Also try not to take too many other remedies - I read you were taking nytol and kalms - I was using kalms, quite life, valarian and actually found that these were stopping me sleeping after using them for too long.

Great email A
Thanks for the ideas.
Yes am worried about getting hooked on sleep aids - but never take the same thing two nights running. I read here that most folks sleep seemed to improve around 2 weeks in, so here's hoping!

Can I be really cheeky and ask where I could get a cd like yours - is it something I could go and buy or was it made specially for you?
Thanks again
Mart

[martbarr]

Hi

Phew - have been so washed out and tired yesterday and today.
I think I slept better - had a weird dream about losing my car (although it was a different model - it had my plates) at a holiday resort I can't identify and awoke still not having found it - odd feeling like I have unfinished business - but there ya ago!
I think it was most likely that I wanted a wee and couldn't be bothered to get up!


Feel like I haven't fully woken up again - my wife reckons I seem less stressed than usual which can't be bad, although I feel a bit like a zombie!
Am at work, thankfully with not that much to do.

Have a good one everybody.

cheers
Mart

[sally317]

Hi

Phew - have been so washed out and tired yesterday and today.
I think I slept better - had a weird dream about losing my car (although it was a different model - it had my plates) at a holiday resort I can't identify and awoke still not having found it - odd feeling like I have unfinished business - but there ya ago!
I think it was most likely that I wanted a wee and couldn't be bothered to get up!


Feel like I haven't fully woken up again - my wife reckons I seem less stressed than usual which can't be bad, although I feel a bit like a zombie!
Am at work, thankfully with not that much to do.

Have a good one everybody.

cheers
Mart

Hi Mart
I am a few days in front of you and feel fuzzy still but know that I am better for taking it my partner can see the change in me. witht eh weight thing I'm the opposite loosing it as I cant be bothered to eat just really thristy.

Sally x

[martbarr]

Hi Sally

I'm really jealous of the weight thing.
Woohoo that means I have a working emotion I guess
- things may be looking up!

I've got my weight back nearly back under control by drinking meal replacement sachets for a few days - I keep hearing that ketogenic diets are good for brains - but if I ever get into ketosis I'll let you know!

Thinks out loud - maybe that's why I've been feeling a bit more tired !!!!
Doh - sometimes I could slap myself ! (in a strictly non enjoyable sort of way I mean)

Anyway - glad it's going the right way for you
and hope to catch up with some improvement of my own really soon!

Martino!

[Maj]

Martin you always make me laugh!! You always manage to put in a cheery word or two. Sounds like you're maybe going through the worst of the side effects at the moment but I hope it gets better for you soon.
Myra

[martbarr]

Martin you always make me laugh!! You always manage to put in a cheery word or two. Sounds like you're maybe going through the worst of the side effects at the moment but I hope it gets better for you soon.
Myra

Hey M

Thanks loads for the support!
Mart