Hi,
I've suffered anxiety issues now for around 6 years in that time I have started on 20mg and currently at 40mg.
When in bad bouts I suffer from hurrendous sleep issues. I recently went back to my GP who has advised me to taper my cit. 1 week 40-30-40-30etc then 30-30-30-30 etc on a weekly basis then lower and lower but steady. He also gave me mirtazapine 15mg at night. First 3 days slept fine so far so good. Still quite anxious and have a fast heart rate and a bit groggy throughout the day but better than not sleeping!!! Anyone out there have similar experience out there to talk to??? Anyone out there on similar medication that can advise and let me know how they are doing??
I've tried to find groups where I live but there is none which is a shame as I think group thearpy would be awesome.
That's way I joined on here to speak and share about my story.
Mental health just seem to get swept under the carpet these days😡😡😡
Hope to hear from anyone out there with a similar story to me but this is for anyone so pllleeaaaseeer join this thread!!!
Much Love to you all!!!!
Hi, I can't say that I've had the same issues as you but I've been dealing with anxiety for almost two years now. Getting help has been a nightmare and it's affected not only my home life but my work as well. It's hard to find people to talk to which is also why I joined here. I've got a laundry list of symptoms but many of them come and fade just as quick. I'm at my wits end. At least I can take solace in the fact that I'm not alone in this fight.
I'm not really sure what anxiety symptoms you're experiencing, but I'm definitely here to listen and to talk. I am on a low dose of Citalopram, and against my doctor's will, I do not want to up my dosage because I want to learn how to manage my anxiety and panic myself.
If you could let me know some troubles you have with anxiety, I'd be glad to try to suggest things for you.
God Bless you on your journey Richard!
My biggest problem is sleep when I'm anxious, I can go days without any. Doc has now prescribed me MIT 15mg on a night. It's helping with the sleep for sure. Whilst taking that in having to taper the CIT 40mg which have been on now for 3 years. In that 3 years no real issues until the sleep issues, which when happens I obsess about which is a nightmare. My anxieties are there but with sleep I can just about manage. Nervous about reducing one Ned and taking another but if that helps with the sleep then I'm all for it. Just nervous I think.
I might try both together for a while and see how it goes, heard some good stories!! Hopefully will find a balance again. Maybe it's a good thing to reduce my CIT now coz at least I don't feel any worse!!!!!!😖😖😖😖
No you are certainly not alone!!!!