I've been on 10mg for 3wks now (start of week 4)...
I don't feel as anxious as I was but I do feel lost as in what way to feel... lately I'm very down and irritable an some days I can't sit still...I've also alot of pressure behind my right eye which is very irritation..
I don't feel like I'm same person as I was I feel very different.. brain fog I think
I'm not sure whether to up my dosage as the side effects are horrible... will they get worse if I up the dosage.?
Any Advice
Thanks Cheryl
hi there Cheryl. I'm going up to 40 mg tonight after being on 30 for 4 weeks. I initially started on 10 myself and I was worried too that side effects would get a lot worse. I found they only increased slightly and if anything they were at their worst when I first started as its your body getting used to the meds. So I wouldn't worry too much if you do go up ( if your doctor asks you too ) it really isn't as bad as you may think it will be. Hope this helps.
Jimmy
Hey Jimmy
thanks for replying
I'm not sure whether to or not because I feel that it's still early days for me as I'm only starting week 4...
But I do still feel off an in a bubble at times... I think I've no patience an eager to get back to myself
How long did it take for the side effects to wear off with you??
Thanks
Cheryl
The worst side effects ( nausea etc) settled after a couple of weeks but i still get the odd dizzy spells and low mood. Definitely patience is key when starting these. Been told that by quite a few. Went to see a psychiatrist and she said it can take between 2-3 months to see the full effect but should see improvements before that. Stick with it if you can and I'm sure it will turn out well. If not a different med or adding another one may be required. Whatever happens you'll find one that suits you. 😀
Jimmy do you have a detaxhed feeling. I do 
I have been 2 1/2 weeks on the 40 mg.
I can't say I've noticed that, but do know that increasing the dose can start off side effects again. I'm sure that will settle down too. If not then I would speak to your G.P. about it. After all it's ment to make you feel better not worse. I would hang in there a bit more though.
Just had my first dose of 40 so I'll keep you posted if I feel anything different.
I had this before starting it feels like a fog
Stay strong. I'm sure it will pass.
Hey Cheryl!
I wouldn't increase your dose until you speak to your doctor. He might want to take you of them if you are having side effects and try something else rather than up the dose and hope for the best.
I was, well still am on cit was only on it for 4 weeks and I was getting bad side effects but my mood was a lot better. He recommended that I came of them. I went through 2-3 weeks of hell, mentally the pills changed the way I thought about things, the way I felt about things. Was so scared finally stuck it out to the 3rd/4th week and was still getting bad side effects but manageable compared to the starting weeks ( anything was manageable after the first couple of weeks) I can see some benefits now but it's not worth it for me.
I am currently slowly coming of it and going onto propanolol when I stop this next week. I hope you find something that works for you, even if it is cit all the better!!
Good luck!
Dee- I have that very unattached feeling. I have been on 40mg now for 2 weeks. Started on 20mg for a week before. Was in a constant panic and anxiety reached an all time high. The meds are slowly working but feel that I am not really apart of anything and almost lost feeling. Often just carrying on doing what I am doing without even really thinking.
Hey Steeko
When I was at my gp on friday she wanted to increAs my dosage from 10 to 20mg.... I am very anti tablets an would prefer not to be taking anything an try over come this myself...
Some days are harder then others an unbearable
today I feel hyper an full of energy with the shakes but I feel emotional iswell...
The worse is not sleeping at night.Its been 2mths now since I slept right thru the night..
I've been put on a waiting list to speak with a therapist so it's gonna be a long wait...
I just want to be myself an be the person I was feels like it's never gonna come
if I change tablets will I have the bad side effects all over again??
Cheryl
I feel the same way. I am on 3 weeks of 40mg. Has this happened before to you?
Hi Cheryl. I understand about being anti tablets. I'm like that too, but my doctor said you would take them if you had pneumonia or another illness, and this is what this is....an illness like any other. As far as changing to a differnet drug, you shouldn't have to go through all the side effects again as essentially they all do the same thing, it's just that some agree with certain people better than others. You will become your old self again, it's just going to take time.
you could ask your doctor for something for sleep as this is hugely important in recovery. I had a horrible time sleeping but was put on a low dose of Olanzapine to help sleep and it really helped. But obviously the person you need to speak to is your doctor. Just keep going back to them, they are there to help you after all. I just keep going back even if they're sick of the sight of me. 😀
ey Jimmy
I've noticed everyday is diffrent and the mornings seem to be the worse for me...
I'm unsure whether to increase or change tablets.. I do feel they are working but maybe not as quick as I'd like...I understand they take time I have to keep reminding myself of that.
In regards to sleeping pills I'd rather not i do understand sleep is a big part of recovery but taking one tablet is bad enough(fear of dependency on sleeping pills )I have however started taking a herbal tablet melatonin 3 mg helps improve sleep I'm not sure if it's working for me only started
taking it
Thank you so much Jimmy you've been alot of support for me 
Boyfriend doesn't understand an isn't much support only support I have is my parents an there back in Ireland as i moved to Canada over a year ago.
That's no problem Cheryl. The tablets I have aren't sleeping tablets as such, they just make you a bit drowsy. They are for anxiety/depression also. . What I tend to do is not watch t.v. a couple of hours before bed and then have a hot milky drink before bed as its suppost to help with sleep. Might be worth a try. As far as time limit for meds to work, I asked my psychiatrist yesterday and she said they can take anywhere between 2-3 months to fully work. I've been told I may need an add on to my Citalopram if they don't work on their own. I've been told to be more patient and a lot of people on here have said that they are so worth the wait. Keep going Cheryl ! 😀
Hey sorry to hear your going through this, I too am new to this also and I am also anti pills and have been for years but I finally admitted to myself I can't cope living in sadness.
I'm glad you to
This is my first time on this high of dose. I was on 20mg for about 7 years and went off cold turkey. Hot rock bottom with real real real bad depersonalization. Have been on the 40mg for 3 weeks as well. I am noticing the fog and dream like zombie state seems to be getting better and better. I would say it is just another side effect of the meds and shall pass with time. When I don't think about it then it's like its not there. The meds should help. I plan to stay on 40mg but may try to get back down to 20mg.