I increased my Citalopram from 30mg to 40mg 5 weeks ago, and whilst I am feeling considerably better, I still have anxiety and overwhelming scary thoughts. Am I expecting too much to think these will disappear within a week or so? I have read on other forums that it can take as much as 8-12 weeks for full benefits to kick in, appreciate thoughts from anyone who has experienced this, thanks …..
Hi. I have been on and off citaloram for many years, I’m currently on 40mg. It is always worse when you increase the dose. I know that doesn’t help as the symptoms are very overwhelming but it will get better. I still have the odd bad day here and there especially if my stomach is upset in any way. Have you got a good support system around you?
Yes I do thanks. I have been on Citalopram for 20 years, had a blip last October and have increased initially to 30mg and finally 6 weeks ago to 40mg. I’m almost back to myself apart from the last anxiety, including health anxiety and scary thoughts. I’m sure in time it will improve, I’m just impatient
Health anxiety is a tough one. I still suffer from it especially if it’s stomach based as that triggers my anxiety. Half you are hanging in there!!