hi i got few minor side effects when started for first couple of days headaches, dry mouth loss of appetite but now there is nothin i feel no diffrent and i have no side effects its like im jus not on them anybody else felt like this??? thanks in advance for ur replies nikki x x
Hi Nikki,
For me, it took a few months until I felt a real difference in how I was. I think I started feeling a bit more calm/under control after a few weeks, but I only really started feeling 'normal' (happy, not insanely paranoid, no extreme mood swings, etc) after a few months of being on the drug - So don't worry, 10 days is really early to be feeling anything. As long as the drugs don't make you feel significantly worse, and as long as you don't experience any major side effects, you should stick with them. Give them time and, in the meanwhile, try to think positively about them - my turning point was when I realised that I had to believe they were going to work, and that I had to put a little effort in myself to become happy again. I can't explain it properly, but I started almost 'working with' the drugs.
Good luck xxx
thank u for ur reply i wil stick with them, but have t go back t doce next week she wants t c how im gettin on on them so ill mention it then aswell x x
Hello
Ive been on citalopram now for 5 weeks and I'd say its only been the last 2 weeks since Ive felt normal and back to my old self. I'm so happy, actually feel like Im getting my life back and that Ive been given a 2nd chance. I can go out shopping and not feel anxious or paranoid, I feel more comfortable being around people and not isolated anymore. Ive even managed to go to interviews and I start a new job soon which is a massive step.
I'm still not drinking tho as I dont think its worth the risk, the thought of losing control and going back to square one terrifies me so I know I have to be strong and still take each step at a time.
Honestly stick with the medication, its really worth it and remember you can get through anything.
Hope you feel better soon x x