Citalopram - what side effects have you had, was it effective, how easy was it to stop?

I don't want to advocate using med's at high doses, but saying that, 10mg of Citalopram is a very low dose. I can't see the harm of increasing it to 20mg if your doctor thinks this is OK? You may find the increase helps as it did for me. Have you discussed your thoughts with your psychiatrist? If so, what was their advice?

Delila I've seen the psychiatrist once then he went away for 6 weeks!! I live in Canada it's like getting an audience with the pope! I see him again the middle of May. I've been here before over the years, it started with SAD and has esclated. I beat up on myself because I can't get over it on my own, however guess that's not possible this time. I'm obsessing about it which I do when I get depressed. I'm trying to keep busy to keep my mind off of it, doesn't work! I had one day when i thought WOW I feel better, didn't last long. I tend
to worry I'll never be well again. Hubby is no longer supportive, ignores me, it's hard.

It sounds like you need much more support than you are getting. And support for your husband would be a good idea, maybe some counselling for the both of you together to help him understand what is going on for you. Is there any chance you can afford some private therapy? I know how expensive it is though. It is so sad that there is such a lack of support in some areas for people with mental illness. Have you tried talking to your husband about your hopes and fears, or does it fall on deaf ears?

Delila I live in a major city in Alberta! I got this psychiatrist on my own by calling the mental health facility here. They lined me up with a therapist( social worker) and she got me into this guy within two weeks. He's a very prominent psychaitrist but then went on holiday for 6 weeks! He basically told me my personality type ( which I knew) and said drugs will help but you need to change your way of thinking ~Hello! This is difficult when you're down!

The therapist is o.k. but doesn't offer much advice. The psychiatrist said she could get in touch with him. She says not, go to my G.P. for an increase! it's very frustrating. I could go to private therapy however it's 100.00 per hour!

Hubby is tired of hearing about it, it's gone on since Christmas! He tends to listen and then walk away without comment. Do you have a good support system? Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks.

Hi, wow that's steep! I am lucky to have quite a good support system in place. It has taken a long time though. I now have a very good psych and gp, they are working together which helps everything along. I wish i could suggest/do something more to help you! Btw, i answered your other question earlier, mainly so other people can reference it, we have already spoken about what i posted. I just want to encourage people to try to give their medication a bit of time before switching, as time may be all that is needed. I know that's probably not what people want to hear when they are feeling so depressed but a week can make all the difference sometimes. How are you doing today?

I'm still depressed, crying and obsessing! I have to realize it's the drugs doing this but it's not easy, as you know! Trying to change your thoughts during this time is nearly impossible. I'm so tired also, did the clexa make you tired?

Thanks for being so supportive I appreciate!

What is your daily routine like at the moment? Are you sleeping at night?

Yes I am sleeping, don't want to get up in the a.m. The celexa is doing it's job there, too much so.! I hop out of bed at 7:15 and go to the gym. every week day morning. I feel good after, endorphins up there. I come home have breakfast, and do household chores. I find I'm tired mid afternoon from the drug so have to have a rest! The depression is exhausing though, just hangs there!

So you certainly keep yourself busy! Have you considered that you may be pushing yourself too hard? Do you 'just' rest in the afternoon or do you have a nap? How are you doing today?

I usually just rest in the afternoon. I find I'm rather tense today, could be I'm trying too hard to not obsess. I'm hoping this dosage when it gets into my body will take care of that, or a higher one! It's quite annoying, to be this way!

Hi, sorry i took a while to get back to you... Yes, try to relax, it will take time. Hopefully you will share the experience i had, of one morning waking up and life feeling good again : )

I hope so also Delila. I've been on 20 mg for a week, however I'm still emotional, and very tired.