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Mental health

Cilalopram...

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YommyMommy · 26/10/2012 14:25

I can only handle positive stories right now please :)

I have started on 10mg today for anxiety and depression. I'm do relived to b getting some help and looking forward to feeling like myself...I know it won't work over night but would love to hear success stories!

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skyebluezombie · 26/10/2012 14:30

I started on 10, went on to 20 after a fortnight as that was the plan. They worked fine, felt a bit spacy for a couple of days, but started feeling "normal" again after only a few days. I went along fine for weeks, then got all down again and the dose was upped to 30 and now Im fine Grin honest!

They said to allow weeks for it to kick in, but it didnt take that long for me.

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YommyMommy · 26/10/2012 18:17

Thank you skyblue,

Can I ask if you feel it's better to take at night or in the morning?

I have 2 small children and work also so can't b too out of it?? Grin x x

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madasa · 26/10/2012 20:28

I started on 10mg about 6 months ago. Gradually I have had to increase my dose to 40mg which now feels right for me.

I honestly think it saved my life.

Good luck with it...I hope it helps you

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TherapeuticVino · 26/10/2012 20:30

Best thing I ever did. Well done and feel better soon x

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Sparklingbrook · 26/10/2012 20:37

Good luck and really hope it works for you as is has done for me. I have just come off it after 13 months. Smile

I will not lie, I found the first few weeks quite tough, but I started on 20mg and went up to 40mg.

Don't worry if you feel a bit hot and sweaty in the mornings-that's normal but does diminish in time I found. I also had very vivid dreams not nightmares just very real and film-like. That's normal too. I also had constipation

One step at a time and in time you will feel the difference. Back to the GP if you think anything is wrong or the dosage needs a tweak. x

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addictedtolatte · 26/10/2012 20:48

they gave me the strengh to turn my life around. they made me a bit tired. no probs coming off them either good luck

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YommyMommy · 26/10/2012 21:05

Thank you lovely ladies!! I really appreciate all the success stories! I took the first one tonight so first step on the ladder :) x x

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Sparklingbrook · 26/10/2012 21:08

Prepare to feel brave Yommy and to reclaim your life. Smile

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YommyMommy · 26/10/2012 21:09

Thank you sparkling x x

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skyebluezombie · 27/10/2012 00:11

I take mine every morning as thats what the doctor said, but I know that a lot of people take them at night because they make them feel tired.

After STBXh walked out on me, I was in such a state of shock, that I just sat around crying and shaking day after day, not eating. poor DD was getting affected by it and I said I cant carry on like this...... So off I went to the doctor to ask for some help.

Once the tablets kicked in, I started to feel better and it took away the anxious desperate feeling that I had. I think Ive been on them for about 6 months now and they really do help.

I hope that they work for you

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YommyMommy · 27/10/2012 11:20

Second "happy pill" down the hatch. I'm glad to report that I've had no really horrible side effects til now.

I was sick very early this morning and have been awake since 3, but as the side affects don't last it's a small price to pay to b on the road to recovery, right?? Smile

My mood is still really low today. And every small task seems like its a mountain to climb, but I'm having less thoughts of not wanting to b here so that's a positive.

Thank you all again for ur support x x

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Sparklingbrook · 27/10/2012 11:57

All to be expected Yommy, just keep going. In the first weeks I remember driving to the shops but not being able to go in.Sad Thinking about that now it seems odd that I felt like that.

It is all a bit of a mountain but you are on your way up it now. x

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addictedtolatte · 27/10/2012 12:09

it takes around 2 to 3 weeks to feel the positive effects. its normal for your mood to dip whilst your body is adjusting. well worth ir in the end

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YommyMommy · 27/10/2012 12:19

Thank you sparkling.

I took the first one yesterday at night, so decided to take today's in the morning to see if that helps with the sleep!

It's all trial n error at moment x x

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Sparklingbrook · 27/10/2012 12:22

My GP said take in the morning so I just did as i was told. Smile She said taking it at night might disrupt sleep patterns. But there are many people that take it at night no problem.

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CuriousMama · 27/10/2012 12:27

Positive report here too. I've been off them for a month but wouldn't hesitate to go on them again if I need to. I took them for panic disorder but am trying NLP now and upping my vits/minerals. I just got a book out of the library on NLP though not going for therapy.

Do you feel ok taking 2 so close together?

I hope you don't get many side effects but if you do get any stick with them, it'll pass.

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Sparklingbrook · 27/10/2012 12:28

I've been off them for a month too Curious. I feel fine how about you?

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cocolepew · 27/10/2012 12:29

I was on 20 mg for 2 years, I came of in in the summer, I took mine at night because it made me tired. Yes to the vivid dreams! It was great, really helped me.

Good luck.

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Sparklingbrook · 27/10/2012 12:31

I met my late Grandparents again in one vivid dream cocole. We were in their house and it all looked the same. It was great. Hope that doesn't sound too weird. Smile

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CuriousMama · 27/10/2012 12:35

I feel great up to now Sparkling. Your dream doesn't sound odd to me but then again I am a Spiritualist [hgrin]

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Sparklingbrook · 27/10/2012 12:41

That's good Curious. I can't understand how I have come off them but feel ok IYKWIM. Grin

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CuriousMama · 27/10/2012 12:44

Is there something different about your life Sparkling? Eating differently? Less stress? New hobby or relationship?

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Sparklingbrook · 27/10/2012 12:49

Probably less stress Curious. There was a lot going on when I started on them last year but things have settled. DS1 has moved schools taking a chunk of angst away. I am volunteering for the Cats' Protection League so focussing on other stuff again.

This sounds odd but I am not sure I would have been brave enough to do the school move without the Citalopram. It enabled me to see straight enough I think.

Sorry about thread hijack Yommy. It is all positive still. Smile

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Sparklingbrook · 27/10/2012 12:51

Oh and I am walking 3 miles a day. That makes a huge difference re energy.

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cocolepew · 27/10/2012 13:25

I dreamt about my dead gran, or her house, constantly when I was on it. Even when I'm not on it I have vivid dreams. I must have been a Hollywood director in a past life Wink

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