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General => Welcome our 'NEW MEMBERS'!! => Topic started by: Brad2701 on November 14, 2012, 05:05:07 PM

Title: Newbie
Post by: Brad2701 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.
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Zaf 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.

Z xxx
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: vwone 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?
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: mat 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
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Brad2701 on November 14, 2012, 09:46:30 PM
What is cbt?? I've heard of it but doc hasn't mentioned it
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Brad2701 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
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: vwone on November 15, 2012, 02:05:01 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
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Pip on November 15, 2012, 04:31:16 PM
 +_+
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Post by: Sweetpea on November 15, 2012, 08:36:12 PM
Hello and welcome :). S x x x x

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Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Brad2701 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!!
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Michael Frankum on November 16, 2012, 06:45:37 PM
Hi Brad, and  +_+. I'm glad that today has been better for you than yesterday.
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: bookletters 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
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: dave208 on November 18, 2012, 10:52:13 AM
Hi Brad and welcome I started off on a low dose and was gradualy increased.
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Brad2701 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??
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: bookletters 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!
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Catbrian on November 18, 2012, 06:46:29 PM
Brad.... hi and welcome.... it's very possible you could be experiencing calming effects of Citalopram and that in turn will have a positive affect on the depression.

The symptoms you describe while in busy areas, is typical of depression.

Hope you find the Forum helpful
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Brad2701 on November 19, 2012, 08:04:23 AM
Thank you. I do find this forum really helpful as its easier to talk to people who understand this illness. I feel calmer on citolapram which I needed and haven't had many side effects. I'm going back to docs tomorrow for check up so we'll see what happens.
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Sweetpea on November 19, 2012, 08:07:55 AM
This forum is a lovely place, being able to chat with people that understand means a lot.  Hope your dr's appointment goes well tomorrow  S x x x x
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Brad2701 on November 19, 2012, 12:41:39 PM
Thanks shaz. Hope ur ok??
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Sweetpea on November 19, 2012, 03:31:03 PM
Not to bad thanx Brad>

S x x x x
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Catbrian on November 20, 2012, 07:12:53 PM
Howz it going Brad?  Did you go back to the GP about the Citalopram?
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Brad2701 on November 21, 2012, 08:09:49 AM
Hi cat how are you? I went yesterday and he kept me on 20mg but said I may need to increase next month. I'm doing ok at the mo
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: bookletters on November 21, 2012, 03:59:35 PM
Glad to hear you are doing okay Brad :)
Been doing okay too today, lots of relaxing and sleeping :)
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Brad2701 on November 21, 2012, 05:01:35 PM
Glad you are ok book. Lots of sleep is always good!! I've lost interest in all things I used to enjoy but tonight I'm gonna try to watch the football
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: bookletters on November 21, 2012, 06:34:29 PM
I know, the loss of interest is a pain in the backside!
Am going to try to watch sthg with hubby tonight too xx
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Brad2701 on November 22, 2012, 08:03:10 AM
Had a bad panic attack last night, really hate them as they are the worst part of this. Don't feel any calmer today but gonna take my citolapram soon so hopefully will start feeling better
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Nay on November 22, 2012, 07:23:31 PM
Hi Brad,

I've suffered terribly with panic attacks. But I find them easier to deal with now. I went on a stress management course and one of the units deals with panic attacks. Since then, I am able to control an attack, and even stop them when I feel one starting! I highly recommend. It's totally free. I got mine through the counsellor at my GP surgery.

Hope you're feeling better now x
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Brad2701 on November 23, 2012, 07:39:47 AM
I'm going to check with my doc about that thanks. Feeling better today so just taking each day as it comes. How is everyone else on the forum??
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Sweetpea on November 23, 2012, 07:47:15 AM
Glad to hear you are feeling better today, panic attacks are very frightening.

S x x x x
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Brad2701 on November 23, 2012, 05:23:13 PM
Thanks shaz I guess we all get bad days
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Sweetpea on November 23, 2012, 06:14:01 PM
I think many of us do, and its not nice.  Just try and stay positive if you can  %^%.

S x x x x
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Brad2701 on November 23, 2012, 07:21:41 PM
Thanks for ur words of wisdom