Another blip help

nh_user_1160199 · January 30, 2019, 7:16pm

I am nearly a year in 2nd time around and just having my 2nd blip does anyone know why i am still getting them . I seem to be doing everything right and then bam the hot shaking sensation and sickness bloody horrible and the dry mouth so trouble swallowing . I dont want to change my dose but not sure if i can fully recover on 10mg x

anon87974465 · January 30, 2019, 8:44pm

Hiya! How are you feeling on a year of cit??? Im only at 7+ weeks and even though its far too early to notice anything improving there are some days i feel absolutely terrible… next day or 2 its gone as fast as it appeared! Sorry i couldnt have been more help to you

regards,

James

anon87974465 · January 30, 2019, 10:31pm

Hi Michelle. I’m 6 months in and I still have the odd blip now and again. When I do start feeling jittery I know what’s happening so I just bat them away. Maybe that’s the meds working.

nh_user_956113 · January 30, 2019, 10:38pm

Hi Michelle/i appreciate you have been on citrolopram for 1 year and second time around ,but because citrolopram is an anti depressant some times your blip might be caused by even a slight anxious moment and the ssri has too work harder and this may be why you are getting a blip.

nh_user_1156538 · January 31, 2019, 2:38am

Hi Michelle,
Sorry your going through this. Just focus on where you have been and how far you have come. But dont focus on your teeth episode. I too have had some small blips recently, especially today. I push myself to ignore it and distract myself with my work. I can’t remember if your job is stressful…
Mine is totally so I blame that on my blips. I also have dry mouth. I bought lousenges called smart mouth for dry mouth and they work. Do you take a benzo? I take xanax periodically to help me sleep and that makes a world of difference the next day.
will

nh_user_1160199 · January 31, 2019, 8:04am

hi Will yes i have a stressful job Business Catering Manager in a private hospital so yes very .My blips seem to kick off if i take any form.of other medication its weird . I did get through it last night but got upset stomach which is what i always get and the hot burning sensation . Hope u r well nice to hear from you again

nh_user_1160199 · January 31, 2019, 8:06am

i have been on them.for 2 years but technically a year in had a big reaction to some antibiotics so it was like starting again but worse . It was tough at the beginning but the good days get more and u start to feel.normal

nh_user_1178281 · January 31, 2019, 9:49am

Stick In there Michelle, Im sure you’l be fine on 10’s, I was on that dose for a year, now after tappering i’m surviving on 2.5 .

nh_user_1156538 · January 31, 2019, 3:49pm

I used to be in the food industry.
never take the meds together. I’m sure you take the cit in the morning with food.
It’s work that causes this. I manage a huge IT department and I’m involved with everything cause I care and I’m knowledgeable and I actually love what I do. But the flip side is my health. Meditation and accupuncture helps me,
just a thought!
Have a good day ! Stay warm its 2* outside here.
Will

nh_user_1160199 · January 31, 2019, 4:05pm

yes it not nice here either but going swimming later . Where r u to again Will

nh_user_1156538 · February 1, 2019, 2:22am

I’m in NY

nh_user_1156538 · February 1, 2019, 2:24am

Hey Mike,
What made you tapper down?

anon87974465 · February 1, 2019, 3:25am

hi Mike! im just curious how long it took you to feel anything at 10mg? weeks? months? did it help with the depression and anxiety?

regards,
James

nh_user_1178281 · February 1, 2019, 9:50am

HI Will, i tapered down as i was starting to feel ‘uncaring’ about anything , i was functioning great, but just didnt feel like myself & still wasn’t interested in hobbies etc.

nh_user_1178281 · February 1, 2019, 9:54am

HI James, i felt my anxiety / depression start lifting after about 6 weeks, but after more than a year on it , i started tapering & have discovered with exercise & meditation i can now cope nicely on 2.5, now i have even started missing the odd with zero meds.

nh_user_1156538 · February 1, 2019, 12:17pm

HI Paul,
yes the meds are workings. I’m on 10mg now 11 months in. I do get a blip now an then but very mild and i put music on or meditate or just absorb myself with my work or a distraction.
keep positive.
Will

anon87974465 · February 1, 2019, 2:29pm

Wow 6 weeks! im just over 7 and only noticed some slight improvement but my overall mood really hasnt changed at all. im just over a week on 30mg so looks like im gonna have to go through the waiting again sadly. i really havent noticed any serious side effects since i was upped so im happy about that

regards,
James

nh_user_1188530 · February 3, 2019, 7:40am

Hi Michelle, blips are totally normal, and can happen at any point. Always good to check in to see if you’ve been eating well/getting enough sleep etc. as this can also affect how much serotonin you produce.
You kind of ha veto just accept it… ohh here we go, another blip,… and not take it too seriously, which can be the hardest part. Speaking from experience, 3rd time on meds. 6 months in now and still occasionally blipping ie this weekend have felt not so hot, but I hardly slept on Friday eve and that always sets me back a bit.
And don’t isolate yourself, either… even if blipping makes you feel like it.
Sending good wishes x

nh_user_1156538 · February 8, 2019, 3:22am

Hi Michelle,
How are you doing?
Will

nh_user_1160199 · February 8, 2019, 4:17pm

hi Will doing well again thank you how about u