Citalopram 20mg tablets feel like I'm.going crazy?
Question posted by Andyleeds19 on 25 July 2021
Last updated on 25 July 2021 by WildcatVet
I have been on 10mg citroplam for years but not talking them properly like I should... anyways I have gone through a break up 10 year relationship mutual decision we have 2 young children whom I love so so much I have moved into a 2 bed flat to be close to them but since I moved out the depression and anxiety has hit me like a bullet my family are 60 miles up the motorway and I feel scared and lonely so the Dr prescribed me 20 mg citroplam been taking it 8 days
Every morning I get up with huge panic attacks and worry of life when my kids come round to see me I feel so anxious and nervous that I'm not a great dad etc when I go out I feel like people are looking at me I feel like I'm.going to have a panic attack... do I sound depressed my mum tells me I have to.wait till the pills kick in my dad suffered with mental health problems so.it was only my mum that was there for me even though i know my dad loved me
I think.far too much I'm always concerned and telling my self I want to be as good as a dad as I can
But I just feel like I'm going crazy and I know these are thr side affects for ciproplam
Sorry for the long story I just need a bit of guidance
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WildcatVet
25 July 2021
Hi, Andy! I'm so sorry about your situation... you've a lot on your plate right now but you've taken a huge step by seeing your doctor and reaching out for help and advice. Mum is right about it taking a bit of time for the medication to become fully effective which can take several weeks. We all wish these drugs would give us immediate relief but it really is a matter of time and patience. 8 days in you should start feeing little improvements... look for them and try not to dwell on the negatives. Anxiety about the medication and life in general just breeds more anxiety. Ironically, increased anxiety (and even sometimes a little depression) is a common side effect when starting antidepressant/anxiolytics but it usually subsides over a week or two so you should be feeling better very soon now. Be kind to yourself... you need time to heal and adjust and that will happen. Try to stay positive!