Citalopram?

[LittleBlondie]

I hav been dealing wiv anxiety for a while now but the last year has been hell. Feeling sick and lightheaded like im on a boat all the time when im out and about and in shops etc. Dont like goin out anymore am paranoid i will faint and make a show of myself. I hav had a tough couple of years which dont help. Was offered councling but dont go as it means traveling. I jus been prescribed citalopram for my panic/anxiety disorder and due my first pill tomorrow and im really scared to take it as heard bad things. Anyone else been on these?

[StaceyEaster93]

I hav been dealing wiv anxiety for a while now but the last year has been hell. Feeling sick and lightheaded like im on a boat all the time when im out and about and in shops etc. Dont like goin out anymore am paranoid i will faint and make a show of myself. I hav had a tough couple of years which dont help. Was offered councling but dont go as it means traveling. I jus been prescribed citalopram for my panic/anxiety disorder and due my first pill tomorrow and im really scared to take it as heard bad things. Anyone else been on these?

I've been on them and they helped a lot. I'm on fluoxetine, but coming off of them as I want to help myself. I really recommend you a book called 'At Last A Life' by Paul David. it is amazing and has made me feel so much better and positive already! X

[alankay]

Celexa was fine for me I just never slept well on it so am back on fluoxetine. Alankay

[LittleBlondie]

Thank u both for your comments fingers crossed i will see a difference and im defo going to look up that book x

[1Goofy1]

I have been on that drug for years now. It works for me but remember everyone is different. It takes up to 5 weeks to feel the full effects and if it doesn't seem to be helping just remember there are many and what works for one doesn't work for everyone. I am sure no matter which SSRI you look up or talk to people about you will hear bad things about it.

[anxiousweirdo]

When I first started on the citalopram I felt brilliant!!! Been on them nearly a year now but had to get mines uped to 20mg the other day as wasn't feeling full effect anymore!

[LittleBlondie]

When is the best time to take them? My doctor says one in the evening so takin it in a bit. Im on vitamin D suppliments which helps a little

[anxiousweirdo]

I take mines at lunchtime

[LittleBlondie]

Mine only 10mg

[anxiousweirdo]

That's what I started out on

[LittleBlondie]

6 hours later and i feel really sick, hope it passes by the morning :(

[anxiousweirdo]

It's probably your mind playing tricks on u! I hope ur ok! Let us know x

[trueleo86]

Hopefully you feel better°°keep taking them Im on my 4th week and the first week is the hardest so push threw its worth it

[LittleBlondie]

I feel ok this morning. So maybe thats why i was told to take them in the evening. And ur right it was probably mind over matter

[anxiousweirdo]

Really glad u feel better now x

[trueleo86]

Yea stay taking them as late as you can i take mine around 930pm every night and that really works for me

[LittleBlondie]

Think im gonna try taking them later