Hi all, i have been on citalopram now for 4 months, although i am better than when i first started i feel like ive hit a brick wall, im no where near 100% yet and i feel as thought these tablets may not be working for me. I am getting really terrible intrusive thoughts that im going to lose my mind and end up in a mental hospital. I dont know why this is happening but they're making me very anxious and depressed. Im not sure how to stop these thoughts. Does anyone have any advice? Im not sure whether to increase my dose or quit and try another anti depressant. Thanks
Try to let your intrusive thoughts flow. I know it’s easier said than done but try to ride them out. Instead of battling with them to leave your mind, allow them to be there and they will pass. We get more anxious with intrusive thoughts and when we battle them the more they try to keep coming and staying around. I felt like you a few weeks back where I thought I was losing my mind and like you the concept of going to a mental hospital had crept up a few times. I now try not to focus on my thoughts and allow them to stay and before I know it they have left. X
Hello Bethanie I am also on citalopram 10mg in the evenings, Was on trimipramine for a very long time. They maded me sleep all the time. I have been on citalopram for 2 weeks now my mental capacity has improved very much for the better. And i feel very comfortable on them, my Depression is clinical ie my brain does not produce the right amount of serotonin. These tablets must be balancing this now. One thing i do to help myself is learn as much self help as i can to compliment the medication. The mind is a very powerful tool we need to control, it helps with anxiety and depression. We need to know as much as we can what is going on, Most people have fear and worrying thoughts, going round and round in the mind all day long. But dont worry about your thoughts at the moment they will ease as you recover. I would advice you to learn relaxation methods, And mindfulness meditation. Also i listen to self help programs, go on you tube. Hope this helps you Ray.
keep on it for at least 6 months then maybe it needs to be increased
Hi, thanks for taking the time to reply. I will try this, its very hard in reality i know my thoughts are silly and probably not going to happen but its like im in a constant battle with my head, trying to fight the unlogic site with the logic. Did you find keeping busy helped at all?
Hi, i have thought this, i have an appointment with my gp in 2 months i think to see where im at, at this point i will of been on for 6 months, ive heard it takes some people this amount of time to feel improvement
Hi thank you for replying. I will try this, i have tried meditation in the past but dont think i stuck with it long enough. I shall try again, maybe some self help books too.
sometimes this medicine may give you those thoughts ,however the longer you use them the less the side effects become,but if you are concerned ,i would suggest you go and see your doctor.
your thoughts will appear too be real to you.
Yes it does ..it took me 8months and feel fantastic..
I couldn’t agree more it is a constant battle but one we have to learn and accept for it to become free. I do keep myself busy throughout the day, my problem is night time when I’m trting to sleep. As each night goes on I am learning to be at peace with it. X
Im glad your feeling fantastic. I cant wait until im well again.
Thanks Beth..trust me you will too...
You need to maybe read other posts as many of your fears and questions are answered there