First of all I'm so sorry for posting again and I'm sure I'm starting to bore people with my posts but this forum is like my lifeline at the minute for reassurance.
I am on day 15 taking 20mg of Citalopram and I am so tired today I can't do anything luckily my wee baby is as good as gold but I feel I could sleep all day even though it's not possible
Is this normal??
These are just side effects and nothing to worry about am on day 28 20mg and still having slight side effects such as tiredness dizzy spells increased anxiety, these are all part and parcel of the meds , I keep getting told it can take months for the meds too kick in so just take every day as it comes that's what I'm doing , if had a spell off doubting the meds but everyone on cit goes through this , just hang in there x
Yes, Sparkly, this is sooo normal. And you post any time you need to. I know I did, and it really helps you to stay sane until the meds finally do their thing.
I am starting to doubt will the EVER do their thing!!!!!!
Hi sparkly
Yes it's perfectly normal to feel like this. Tiredness is an issue for the majority of us here! I can imagine it must be extremely hard when you have a little one to be responsible for as well as coping with feeling unwell. Good thing is these side effects won't last and will fade out soon.
Glad your beautiful baby is being good and wish you a speedy recovery
Xxx
Sparkly40,
Never, EVER, think you are boring anyone on this forum. The whole reason for being here (for all of us) is to get help and eventually, we all give it back. Get help, self help and help everybody!
You will look back, especially when you read other "new forumers" posts, in the future, that once you were just the same. In the meantime try and keep positive. Also keep posting and reading. It will take as long as it takes (however long that may be?). Remember we are here for you!
Best Regards,
David
Thanks David for the words of encouragement I can't wait for the days that I can help others, instead of constantly seeking reassurance.
I'm so glad I discovered this forum it really does help me when I am feeling so low (like right now) I had a brief period for maybe 2 hrs thinks were normal but now I feel crap again
And it continues ............
Yes Lorraine it is difficult enough my little boy is only 4 months and not sleeping through the night so that is very difficult for me as my husband is out working and I have another little girl who is 5, so it's a very busy life which is why I want to feel better quickly. I'm started to think I also have a bit of post natal depression as I keep thinking I'm failing my children by being like this, I never want them to remember me being so low or crying all the time I try to go to another room when I'm crying but it's not always easy
But thanks for your kind words
Hi sparkly
Bless you it must be really tough for you right now. I found a cried a lot for the first few weeks of taking citalopram. Whereas I wasn't crying before taking them!! Hopefully your fatigue will pass soon. It's really important to get high strength (800) vitamin D3 and high strength omega 3 these are essential when suffering with depression and taking antidepressants. (Advised by my consultant and I also googled it)
Can you hubby not take some time off to help you whilst your body is adjusting to the medication. You really could do with a rest when first starting antidepressants.
Wishing you well and hope to hear how you get on.
Take care
Blessings xxxx
Hey Sparkly, that sounds pretty normal I had tiredness and other side effects for sometime however the improved happiness far out weighed the side effects hang in there
Hi Sparkly,
Hope you are doing okay today. It is hard when you first start taking citalopram..tiredness, anxiety,happiness, anxiety, crying etc. All perfectly normal however. It does get better though.
One day you will feel really good, the next bad, but the good days soon start to outweigh the not so good ones and then one day you'll be like "wow...I'm not anxious"
I tried to keep myself busy during the first few weeks so I had something to focus on, even if it was just going for a walk. I also made sure to make me time. Hard when you're a mum, but important. A half hour in the bath can do wonders, or just flicking through your favourite trashy mag.
Be gentle with on yourself andkeep posting on here. It's a great forum and there's some amazing, helpful people, who have been there before.
X
Wow this morning is hard I have no energy at all and my legs feel so heavy and I have a headache, I can't be bothered doing anything. So sleepy too
I no I have no energy because I can't eat I have one slice of toast and feel like I have had a four course meal!!
Does any one else take propanadol does this make you tired along with the Citalopram??