CITALOPRAM/CELEXA - WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FIRST WEEK | side effects, anxiety, my experience
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- Опубліковано 4 вер 2024
- hiiii, hope you're all happy & healthy! i tracked my first week on antidepressants after being terrified of medication for as long as i can remember.
MY CITALOPRAM CELEXA EXPERIENCE IN THE FIRST WEEK. 10MG FOR ANXIETY, EMETOPHOBIA AND DEPRESSION. I SPOKE ABOUT MY SIDE EFFECTS AND WHETHER IT HAS HELPED OR NOT.
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I started citalopram about 5 days ago. It makes me sad that I'm wondering all the time if this is how normal people feel. I was constantly having self negative talk for years, overthinking all the time and being defensive most of the time. I'm still scared but wow these days were a huge rest for my brain and my soul.
I also wonder do others have these wave of emotions and mood swings. I’m so happy I’m not alone
I know the exact feeling dude. Celexa is the only thing I’ve tried that made me think “So this is what it feels like to be ‘normal!’” and then I stopped taking it, thinking I can handle life now, but I was wrong, then it stopped working… here I am several years later trying again, hoping they work like the first time! Been on 10mg about a week, haven’t noticed much relief yet… waiting patiently!
Did it get better?
Yeah! Hope still feeling an improvement or just better in general. Start 1st 10mg's tomorrow alongside a reduction from Mirtazapine as got sick of Mirt' (Tried it before, but didn't really bother taking 'em) & Man I hope it just helps get more active + social etc. Bless..
@@buldonzwenkinz7973 = Aye, hope they're doing the job now? Or if you've noticed some positivity etc✌
The only symptoms I got was decreased appetite, slight nausea and I felt very tired but that only lasted for about a week and the symptoms started to clear up, please don’t be put off by the side effects, I almost stopped taking citalopram after 2 days but I convinced myself to stick to them for atleast a month and honestly that was the best decision of my life, I can actually live my life normally now, my mindsets improved and I’m a lot more organised, my heads a lot more clearer and I feel so much happier, so even if you may feel bad for the next few days, you’re doing this to benefit your future self and you’ll be so grateful that you started them. I know starting new medication can be scary but your doctor wouldn’t of prescribed you them if they thought you’d have a bad reaction, also it’s really important to be patient with the meds, after about two weeks I felt better but I was still getting panic attacks, I only felt the full effects at about 6 weeks, but you might start to feel them at 4 weeks, you’ve got this
Are you still taking them? If so what's the mg you're taking?
@@edelineestivenne I’m taking 10mg atm
@@Theoaktreee42069 I'm taking 20mg it's been 6 days. The side effects don't really bother me. I pray every day, I suggest you do that too. Pray, Pray it will help
@@edelineestivenne that’s amazing! You’ll honestly notice such a big change when you hit the 3-6 week mark! Wishing you all the best x
@@Theoaktreee42069 Thanks so much, I wish you the best too. May God always be with you. If you need anyone to talk too just send me a message.
I started Citalopram 20mg 9 days ago. So far no side effects. Dont be sacred of taking it. Keep going with your daily routines and take tjis medicin if needed. I take it for depression, anxiety and ocd. So far only a little tiredness and some hot flushed few times a day. Nothing else.
And already felt it lifted a little of the depression and anxiety a little low aswell. All people i know who took this med had good experiences. Dont read all the negative stuff out there. We all different.
Aye, will bare that in mind. Start tommorow, but only 10mg's to start! Ah well can only go with the flow & get on with it. All the best...✌
Update. Now 13 days into Citalopram 20 mg. Anxiety is almost gone. Depression - the worst is lifted not fully gone. But it can take 4-5 weeks for full effect.
No big side effects except a little more yawning and tiredness but nothing extreme. Otherwise a little worsen anxiety first week but nothing which scared me.
All in all so far so good. Hope the full effects will come soon.
Do you have to take it everyday? My Doctor prescribed me that but I'm a bit scared to take due to all the negative things I heard about it.
I'm glad you're doing well. It made me put a loaded gun to my head.
But hey, don't bother with the negative reviews, right 😉
@@jimmysheikh6258 I'm so happy for you, it's been 4 days for me and I get headache, diarrhea and my eyes kind of feel tired. I'm praying God not to have horrible side effects from this. I wish we could all create a group and lift up each others .
I had nightmares for the first couple days but man I feel GREAT.. it was such a relief and it happened pretty quickly!
Thank you so much for this video, it is my first day of taking citalopram today after years of suffering with anxiety and depression.. I was scared at the thought of taking medication to uplift my mood, but I have found it soooo refreshing to see the benefits that you have shared in this video and your experience so far! ❤
Hi I just wondering are you still taking hope your doing well considering taking it
Thanks so much for this video. I've just started this for anxiety and depression as I was starting to be unable to leave the house and I'm off work as well. It has made me less worried about taking it :)
Thank you so much for making this video,I couldn’t really find anyone talking about their own experiences on this medication until now! I start this medication today and I’m nervous lol
you’re so welcome :) i’ll be making some more videos on it soon if you want to stick around on the journey! and let me know how you get on, i’m sure it will be completely okay for you. sending my love xx
@@searchforsunshine Are you still on citalopram if no how did you stop taking it? Did you just stop or your doctor decreased the dosage? Also when you we're taking citalopram did you still have problem with anxiety or depression?
Lauren, thank you for this video. You're such a pleasure to watch and listen to. I've also read every comment and reply and I admire your ability to meet being misunderstood (with some even being hostile or making unfair demands) with such sweetness.
aww thank you so much 🥰 kindness is key! this is such a lovely comment xx
Thank you so much for posting this. It is my first day taking citalopram and I’m so nervous……..might also just be my anxiety and fear of what might happen. Here’s to hopefully better days 👏
It’s also my first day! I’m on 10mg but still nervous too! Reading your comment gave me comfort!
How is it going?
Well done baby girl. You took a BIG step and I’m sure it will pay off ♥️
love u xxx
Obviously it's to late for me to give you advice, but in case someone else reads this I will. I have just completed one week on Citalopram and have found that it makes me feel tired. So I actually have been taking it right when I go to bed. It's great because I'm a night person and really bad at disciplining myself to go to bed at a reasonable hour.
Awe your so precious. I have Pharmaphobia, health fear, ocd anxiety and depression. I pray this is working for you or you’ve found good treatment. I waste so much money on anticipation items for preparation of side effects.
thank u so much!! i feel you on the wasting money, it’s a nightmare x
I’m so proud of you for starting the medication❤️ you’re stronger than you think and you’ve taken the biggest step to date❤️
so thankful for you !! xx
Hey hun , I just started on this for the 1 time in my life I'm terrified of taking medication also I read 1000 reviews pretty much . I have PTSD anxiety and depression and I've done 2 types of therapy all the holistic emotinal and spiritual work but I'm still cycling through crippling anxiety and depression and flashbacks I was really worried about being nauseous
I didn't eat before taking that , that was stupid.
Anyway it's my 1st day on this kind of anxious about it xx
How are you doing so far?
Hope its working 😭
How did you get on?
hey i’m so proud of you! how are things for you now? xx
Have any updates for us?
Really proud of you! I really hope it works well for you 💕
thankyou lovely ! xxx
@@searchforsunshine I’m suffering with anxiety.
Thank so much for sharing this video I have been so worried and been contemplating whether to start this medication. This video has been very helpful and insightful!
i’m so glad you found me!!! you are so so welcome lovely xxx
I started 2 days ago and haven't been able to sleep much these past 2 nights. I normally have no trouble sleeping, in fact I like to sleep a lot, but now I spend hours just lying awake. I hope it goes away eventually since I feel pretty good during the days. This morning I felt so awful I decided to just not take it today in the hope of sleeping a bit better again. It's evening now and I still feel just fine, haven't noticed any effects from skipping. I know you shouldn't stop or skip without consulting a doctor but I'm trusting my gut here. I'm very scared the depressed feels will return, but maybe they won't? I read it takes a few days for it to fully leave your body so that could be why I'm still feeling alright. We'll see I guess.
How are you going now? Did you end up going back on it? Hope you're feeling better. I only had about 3 hours sleep so I know how you feel x
😢 sheesh
hey, ive had 2 seperate cases of severe panic disorder for about 3 years on and off, i used to take lexapro on the smallest dose, 2.5mg and then 5mg and it really helped me overcome my disorder completely the first time (end of 2019 into 2020) but when i got panic disorder a second time (end of 2020) from smoking weed, I noticed not much of an impact on the same dose 2.5mg but i was told multiple times to up my dose for it and i was too scared to so i quit the medication cold turkey, and got insane migraines/headaches (thinking someting in my head was gonna pop it was so bad) as a withdrawal i think and for the past year I’ve been medicine free but I still get panic attacks everyday (heart races everyday nonstop, evil bad thoughts), and I’m ready to get back on something, my doc prescribed me celexa but I’m very unsure about trying it Bc I’ve been so used to take lexapro and I’m just wondering what ur opinion would be, thank u so much for the video also u rock!!
Thanks for the video! I started yesterday, and I just called the pharmacy about the side effects 🤣. Took it in the morning and it made me feel dizzy, so I'm gonna take it at night and see if it helps. Appreciate your video, and courage to start the med. I'm the same way, and this helped alot. Live well!
heyyy! no worries i’m glad it helped :) i sometimes still feel a little dizzy and out of it when i take it but it only lasts about half an hour so it’s bearable! hope you’re okay x
@@searchforsunshine Do you take it in the morning or at night. My doctor told me to take it in the morning.
@@searchforsunshine idk how to tell my family that I’m suffering
@@emilyjames3110 hello, how are you doing now?
Thank you so much for doing this video! It helped me a lot since I am starting with this medicine too! You are super sweet and I wish you the best too! 🙏💛
how did you get on with the meds? 🫶🏻
@@searchforsunshine Hi! I am actually doing quite well now! I feel better! In the begging i felt nauseous and all but after one week I already started to see the effects! Thank you🥰
I’ve been on this drug for 12 years it’s wonderful well for me anyway
So its not a problem taking for this long
@@konsulencepsikologjike3646 nope I’m okay and to this day I wouldn’t be without it
I’ve been taking Citalopram for 4 months ish now. The worst side effects lasted around a month and I do feel like I think less negatively so it means that it is working. BUT one side effect that still is lasting and pretty severe is contant nausea, like a carsickness but without being in a car. It’s even worse when I actually ride in busses, cars or trains. I’m really sad because I do feel less negative but the nausea alone makes me wanna quit taking it, like I feel AWFUL. What should I do? Will it go away? I heard most side effects go away after a month which it has for most mine too but not nausea, 4 months in and still feel awful. I’ve tried ginger, peppermint, acupuncture, drinking more water etc but nothing really works.
Please help me, what should I do?
I personally would ring your doctors and explain that you feel that they are helping you but you have really bad nausea! They will give you anti sickness, or ask for antisickness tablets, they work wounders, odensatron or cyclizine are the top 2 used as i had hyperimisis in my pregnancy which is extreme sickness in pregnancy from start till finish so i know exactly how you feel nauseous wise. And when your ready to come off them to see if that side effect has subsided xx
sorry i’m only just going through comments! how are things now?? hope you’re feeling much better x
How are you feeling now? Do you still get the nausea?
I’m looking into starting this but I do suffer from bad health anxiety, especially around brain fog. Has anyone had brain fog side effects from these? Does it go away over time?
First few days it causes you to space out feel sick experience jitters and shocks and a tight jaw tingling in the teeth. It can make you feel much worse for 2 weeks even more depressed it that is possible! It’s not an easy transition.
Thank you SO much for this video! It was so helpful and needed
I’ve been taking citalopram….for two years on and of them all the time it’s one of the safest antidepressants out there especially 10mg it’s a small dose like all medication they all come with side effects….: I was scared to take medication to anxiety makes you think the medication is going to hurt you but it don’t I have a fear of dying? Trough panic attacks
Also I just heard the bit about crushing the medication yes you can cut it in half if it’s 20mg there’s a score line on the medication for it any medication with a score line you can crush.
i didn’t know this thank you! hope you’re well x
@@searchforsunshine I'm well thank you and yourself add me on Facebook if you have it ant lowe x
Ive had bad experiences with anxiery meds.
My doc just prescribed me 20 mg of Celexa and im scared to take it . If I was to have any side effects that would make me have anxiety...
Are you still taking citalopram? I'm on it 20 mg. It's been 12 days for me. Everything was going great but I had a little bit of anxiety today on my way to buy groceries. It's the first time in 12 days since I had that kind of anxiety.
I’d love to see an update video on how its working for you now! :)
i’m actually filming one this weekend! :) xx
Hi Lauren amazing video, loved watching it tbf how did you get on in the end for these today so hoping it helps!
hey! thank you, I'm so glad I started them and I posted an update video all about my first year too if you want to check that out for more detail :)
loved this video sm! very comforting, i’m probably starting tomorrow. curious how u took the liquid and what they taste like? :)
i’ll be honest they don’t taste the best 😂 i mix with a little bit of orange or apple juice which helps a lot! did you start them? how’s it going? :)
@@searchforsunshine yes i did! i haven't noticed any improvements yet? starting to feel like they're not working haha
bee proud of u! hmm how many mg are you taking per day?? i noticed the most difference after mine were upped x
@@searchforsunshine i think it's 10mg! i spoke to someone today tho and they're gonna see ab getting it upped
just been put on these myself so seeing what others are like on them. thank for the video. i take mine like around now and same im sleepy and awake at the same time so might take them more early to. im on day three right now...an oh hello fellow scouser
yayyy we love scousers!!! hope they’re working for you :)
@@searchforsunshine they seem to be working alright. Was a bit crazy at first but I think I'm past that now 😁
@@NothingButElliot I’m a week in and it’s still pretty rough. When did you start feeling better?
I just started celexa it’s a little rough will it get better I been going though anxiety and depression for a long time I hope this works
i uploaded an update video to my channel the other day if you wanna check it out :) i hope it works for you!
How are you doing on it now?
I’m starting Monday on tu is medication 💊 hope I don’t have side effects
How's are you doing with the medication?
how are you doing! c
Just been put on these really nervous thanks for your video X
How is it working for you?
@@violetgodwin677 I had to come off them side effects were too bad for me unfortunately
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Scouser aswell here about to start this medication (which I’ve put off for ages) was soothing to hear a fellow scouse voice😂
im here cause ive had them for a month and im so scared of taking them.
heyyy, have you managed to start them? :)
@@searchforsunshine ive been taking them for 6 days now! i can feel the difference already loll
Is it working for you?
@@violetgodwin677 seriously the best decision ive ever made! the first 5 days were kinda hard- i went to school and felt more emotional and sensitive. after a week i stopped having bad effects and they help me soooo much!
@@violetgodwin677 i guess people go through it differently, but i really think it was the best thing to do! i dont regret it for a second. i dont have any more panic attacks and it used to be daily:)
I’m only on day 4 and struggling with these side effects: extreme brain fog, tired, nauseous, insomnia. I’m gonna keep pulling through and hope this goes away fast 🤞
Yeah I had that too. I lasted 2 days. The only one I've ever been able to handle for longer periods was sertraline, but the insomnia and restless legs never went away so I'm just learning to live with my anxiety and mild depression 😅
Google "Pssd".
These drugs are not safe.
How are you doing my guy? I’ve been in for about 10 days now and I’m seeing slight improvement all around and I’m seeing slight side effects in my bowel movements but those have slowly gone away to the point I feel normal today.
@@Boosted_aj I stopped after day 5 . Ended up being a thyroid issue . Feeling better
Thank you☘
I struggle with depression and insmonia could citalpram help with this ?? Thanks George
It’s caused insomnia for me
Oo are you from Liverpool? 😍 Do you take it everyday? Or when you need it?
yesss i’m from liverpool! and i take 20mg every morning 🫶🏻
Has there been a pony where you needed to up the dosage?
I’m about to be on 40mg in a few weeks
Has any one had head tremors from rhis medication
Starred taking 20mg on Monday this week. Today my anxiety and the reason have been put on it is off the scale! Hopefully it will go away soon.
how bad was you panic attacks before them?
hey :) i pretty much felt like i was in a constant anxiety attack all day every day and at their worst my panic attacks were 2/3 a week and sometimes several a day
@@searchforsunshine thankyou for the fast reply. how long until they kicked in?
Russ C theyre still not fully working i don’t think, ive been on them about 3 weeks so hopefully i will get the full effect soon when i’ve upped my dosage :)
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Hi Lauren, thanks for sharing. It is a useful video for other patients. If you spoke a little slowly even non-English people also would profit from it. 🙏
ahhh so sorry! i’ve tried to slow down my talking in videos now, i used to be so bad hahaha :)
@@searchforsunshine You should be more relaxed. Thanks and TC 🙏
Hey how are u feeling now.. im on day 4 and nervous lol x
hey! i’ve definitely noticed improvements! i’m filming a full update video soon but the main good points so far are that i’m sleeping much better now and i have a lot more confidence in social situations as i haven’t had any panic attacks since :) i say ride the wave and keep going with it, sending my love and well wishes xx
@@searchforsunshine thank u glad to hear.. how long did it take to kick in? Xx
Jai no worries! tbh i didn’t even notice it kick in, i think it was just gradual over the first month or so. but now when i look back to before i started i can tell a huge improvement :)
Glad people like it. Celexa made me insanely suicidal, something I'd never felt and haven't felt since. This is not a simple drug, it will mess with your head and I don't think YT videos are preparing people for it.
Omg 😳😳 how are you doing? Did you stop taking Celexa?
sorry to hear you had a bad experience, i’ve been on it over a year now and i know lots of people who have had good experiences on it. definitely a different experience for everybody tho :)
@@searchforsunshine Are you still on it? If not did you get horrible withdrawals when you stop it?
@@edelineestivenne hey, i’m still on it. i’ve heard that if you reduce the dose really slowly over a few weeks then there will be no withdrawal symptoms but i have no experience in that myself :)
@@searchforsunshine Thanks for the reply 🤗 but do you know when it's okay to stop it? I've been on it for almost 3 months now.
Linda
I shat myself in public on the meditation day 3 💩 😆. How can you be afraid of sick its not like lampposts which are everywhere. The only place you can find a lot of sick is on wind street a.k.a sin city on a weekend night. You talk way to fast not a clue what you just said you sounded like a tape deck on fast forward. Bejesus your parents must have to wear " Not listening ". Headphones. This is a good medication for anxiety and even better for the depression.
Honestly what are you going on about
Thisvideowasreallyhelpfulbutthisishowshetalks.
sorryyyyy 😭 an anxious thing
U talk fasttttt
Did u lose sex drive?
Can’t understand her.
it’s an anxious thing, i’ve tried to slow it down but i can’t always help it :)
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everybody is entitled to their own opinion :)
@@searchforsunshine My opinion is funded on the fact that my son 16 killed himself because of SSRIs. Since I learnt about these drugs. GSK was sentenced for fraud with Paxil. In particular they hid the fact that this drug raise the suicidal ideation amongst teenagers and young adults
i’m so sorry to hear that :( i definitely think there should be a minimum age with medications like citalopram. i send my condolences your way 💔
There just something very wrong about an hyper energetic person vlogging about anti anxiety drugs. Not really representative of the general anxious population.
I'm sorry to hear you have such a stereotype of who "fits in" the population of people with anxiety disorders. I made this video to help other people in my situation feel less alone when starting the treatment, but thank you for taking the time to watch, its appreciated :)
@@searchforsunshine which anxiety/depression state would you prefer? yours, or the one where you lay in bed all day and surely wouldn't have the motivation to make a video like this.
obviously you are "entitled" to suffer from anxiety, but you should acknowledge that your state is different and in my opinion privileged.
Lord rupert Everton surely it’s common knowledge that a two minute clip taken each day of somebody who seems in good spirits is not a detailed depiction of a whole day.
@@searchforsunshine fair enough. I guess it makes more sense to show this rather than someone lying in bed deeply depressed not saying a word.
@@lordruperteverton8998 this is beyond ignorant
How can someone so pretty suffer from anxiety and depression? I just don't get it. I've got my Citalopram 10mg daily today. Hope it works 🙏 She is so adorable 🙂. Thank you for the video as it helps me know about Citalopram and if it makes me better.