As the title says. I dissociate badly on citalopram 20 mg. I did suffer from anxiety and dissociation before the med but it has been a lot worse! I've only been taking it for 2,5 weeks, so it's early days I know. But the dissociation is so so bad I feel like I've completely lost myself into a weird world. Is this a sign that this doesn't suits me? Or do any of you experienced this and maybe I should wait it out? Please help I'm getting suicidal feeling this awful. For information I'm not depressed
Dissociate on citalopram normal?
Question posted by Tiba on 30 May 2022
Last updated on 31 May 2022
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WildcatVet
30 May 2022
Hi, Tiba!
What you're describing sounds like it might be depersonalization/derealization which is uncommon but has been reported as a side effect of citalopram.
This is affecting you too badly to try and wait this out. You should contact your doctor ASAP and describe what you're going through especially if you're having thoughts of hurting yourself.
Call your doctor and get their professional help.
My Mady
30 May 2022
Hello,
This symptom happened to me. What you need to do is contact your doctor and tell them about your symptoms which are created by the low dose. They increased my dose to 20 Mg from 10 Mg and the thoughts vanished. The only negative symptom I have now is low energy which is much better than all the other mental issues I was experiencing. Please know that your suicidal thoughts are not real. It's the first you are taking.
Tiba
31 May 2022
But im already at 20 mg?
Tiba
31 May 2022
I'm not going to hurt myself, but the crazy feelings just gives me the thoughts it would be easier to not be here. I mean, if I knew that this is something that will settle I want to keep going. Simply because I have to. I can't live another day feeling like I did/do.
WildcatVet
31 May 2022
Side effects generally resolve in just days to a couple of weeks so it's possible that they may get better soon. But at 2.5 weeks they shouldn't be this severe.
It's always very important to be in touch with your doctor during this initial period of adjustment to report your your progress, lack of progress, and your side effects.
I would recommend you give them a call.
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