So I started on Citalopram 2 weeks ago today on 10mg. The first 5 days was ■■■■ for me but last week I felt like my normal self.
Over the weekend I found it hard to get myself motivated, and this morning bam a panic attack whilst getting ready for work. Then another about half hour ago.
Is this normal? Does anyone else get this? Just came out of the blue on both occasions and I don’t want to go backwards when I thought I was moving on the right direction. Is this what they call a dip? I also had a rubbish nights sleep too last night, so would that be a factor? Any feedback would be appreciated x
Hi. I found at week 3 my anxiety got soy worse. This is normal and will go away. If you are struggling with it go and see your Dr. I also find if I have a reay bad nights sleep.its worse. Also morning anxiety is always the worst it gets better as the day goes on. Good luck.
Did you persevere with it at the 3 week mark? Endless cycle your anxious because you can’t sleep and when you don’t sleep it makes you anxious x
I did persevere. I find all my anxiety is centred around a vicious cycle. I get stress IBS so if that starts anxiety flares up or if I get anxious and panicky my stomach plays up. I was afraid to go to sleep when my anxiety was at its worst as I hated the thought of waking up and then it hitting me like a tonne of bricks. It defini8got better but it did take a few weeks. I was lucky that I had support around me. I just did whatever made me feel safe and comfortable.