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Brad2701

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« on: November 14, 2012, 05:05:07 PM »
Hi I've just been diagnosed with stress and depression (I'm on 20mg citolapram) and just wanted to know if this dose will help me get better or whether the doc will increase it.
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« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2012, 06:00:20 PM »
Hi and welcome  *()

That dose can help but from what I believe from my GP you need to start on a low dose to begin with as starting on a higher dose can cause nausea.

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Re: Newbie
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2012, 08:32:22 PM »
Hello and welcome, I am on the same dose it is working but still some down days I do not want to increase it really are you getting any other help CBT etc?
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« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2012, 09:32:07 PM »
Hello and welcome to the forum.

Your meds might not work instantly need to give them time to see if they are working or not, if not likely enough it will be increased
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Re: Newbie
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2012, 09:46:30 PM »
What is cbt?? I've heard of it but doc hasn't mentioned it
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« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2012, 07:46:17 AM »
I just feel so frustrated by it all. Sometimes I sit down and think I'm feeling better but surely the meds can't be working after just two weeks
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« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2012, 02:05:01 PM »
Quote from: Brad2701 on November 14, 2012, 09:46:30 PM
What is cbt?? I've heard of it but doc hasn't mentioned it

Cognitive behavioral therapy a short course is normally available free of charge, my anti depressents kicked in around two weeks it varies for everyone
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« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2012, 04:31:16 PM »
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« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2012, 08:36:12 PM »
Hello and welcome :). S x x x x

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« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2012, 07:43:35 AM »
Thank u everyone for welcoming me. Had a bad evening last night but feel ok today. This is a strange illness!!
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« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2012, 06:45:37 PM »
Hi Brad, and  +_+. I'm glad that today has been better for you than yesterday.
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« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2012, 08:13:47 PM »
Hi Brad!
It is a very strange illness lol, please try to ignore the negative thoughts that are telling you you won't be getting better etc give it time, you'll get there xx
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« Reply #12 on: November 18, 2012, 10:52:13 AM »
Hi Brad and welcome I started off on a low dose and was gradualy increased.
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« Reply #13 on: November 18, 2012, 11:20:20 AM »
Thanks to everyone for making me feel welcome. I do feel like the citalopram has calmed me down but it's just the negative thoughts that bother me. Went Xmas shopping with my wife yesterday and couldn't handle the crowds. I really freaked out.

Hope everyone else on the forum is ok??
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« Reply #14 on: November 18, 2012, 12:16:41 PM »
Brad it is totally normal to be feeling like that but the meds will help make these annoying symptoms go away.
Remember that until your medication kicks in properly, to some extent your depression is still progressing hence sometimes feeling that you are getting worse. Give it some time, it is not easy but it will go away.
I had a tough day yesterday but today seems better thank God!
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