Hi all,
I've been taking citalopam for 4 weeks now and im still extremely tearful (permanently) finding it hard to function, and my memory is terrible. Are these usual side effects and does it get any better?
I am only taking 10mg and am scared to ask for a higher dosage as i have tried various antidepressants in the past and i just seem to get worse after a few weeks, nothing seems to work?
Any ideas?
Hi Tyler and welcome aboard
So sorry to hear your need to take anti depressants - here's to a speedy recovery.
Citalopram do seems to react differently to different people including on how quickly or slowly they start to take affect.
I lost the ability to cry and even 2 weeks later of not taking them I just cannot bring myself to cry. I want to - after todays events all I wanted to do was lie down and cry but alas! I can lie down (becoming a pro at that) but cry? Nope - at the best I can feel myself fill up - a tear drop fall and that is that!
I think a damn good old cry would do me a world of good.
Read this page here:
https://patient.info/showdoc/30003676
Also, have you been offered any counselling or therapy? Pills alone will not cure you, me or anyone - it takes a lot of hardwork and determination on our part too.
You have made an excellent start on helping yourself by coming here and making a post.
Read what others have said, add your own feelings and experiences and before you know it, you too will be on the road to recovery - be warned though - it is a bumpy road - but rest assured while posting here you will receive the best support ever.
Now then, go make that cup of tea - de-caff only! Come back, grab one of those comfy seats - if none avaiable Tiny Tears will offer you hers, she can sit on the floor :wink:
Stay strong Tyler - we might not be in the same room as you but we are in the same sitation as you.
Love
Melbi xxx
ps if you would like to join us in the chatroom PM me for a link.
hi tylerr,im on my 5th week now and feel an improvment.Its been hard getting here but taking it from day to day.My doc has just put mine up to 20.Im only on my 2nd day of 20 so will see how it goes.I had days were i couldnt stop crying.I kept crying at the weekend didnt know why just did.But ive noticed more good days than bad so im tying to concentrate on the good ones.take care. kim.x
Hi Kim, Melbi.
Thanks for the relpy and words of encouragement, it really does men alot at the moment. I have read previous threads and now dont feel as alone in this. In reply i have been offered other treatments but have got to wait until June for my first appontment, which i really didnt think was god enough, regarding what i currently feel i am goin through (maybe im just being mardy??)
?I also decided to ask for a higher dosage, but as usual couldnt get into see my GP, (not the first time) so i stamped my feet and have registered with another GP, hopefully i can start on the road to recovery as this has taken over my life more than i had thought.....
Will keep you all posted.
Thanks again.