Hi . I’m a 74 year old woman suffering from anxiety most of my adult life. I’m in the process of changing from setraline to citalopram. 🙏. It’s been just two weeks on it but hopefully I’ll feel better soon. Thank you for your video & 🙏 you are still improving. ❤️
I've been on citalopram for about 8 months. Your video completely was like the same experience I had to the tee. Im so happy to have found someone like you and to know that I'm not alone is priceless. I take only 10mg each day but I'm doing good and I'm happy just about every day. I do experience some strange dreams now and then but I don't know if it's related to the medication. Bobby
I just got on 20 mg after a week of taking 10mg. The only side effects I’ve had is yawning like crazy, tiredness and extreme focus when I am driving (update: these side effects went away after a month). I personally love the “numbing” effect of this med. My anxiety is mostly to do with my racing mind/spiraling thoughts. I never get any peace bc the thoughts in my mind are so intrusive and constantly going to the worst possible scenarios no matter what I am thinking of and that in itself has driven me to the brink of insanity. I am fed up with my own brain lol. This medication really suppresses that for me and I absolutely love it. After being SO DAMN susceptible to my constantly changing emotions caused by my thoughts and the extreme ups and downs, am level headed and chill. I hope it continues!
@@Finn-ql4zy the experience has been great. The yawning has stopped and the tired feeling has left almost completely. I’m going to ask my dr to up my dose
@@Finn-ql4zy just expect to be a little tired and low mood for the first week. But stick with it and it gets better. It’s totally reversed my crazy emotional mood swings! I’m a believer
Hey Jackie, thanks so much for taking the time to share. I can very much relate to having "manageable" anxiety and depression for as long as I can remember, putting together my own little tool kit for getting by. But some experiences in the past year have sent me tumbling and feeling like I'm just not equipped to get my footing back. Finally spoke to my GP and this is my first day on citalopram. No expectations on how this is going to turn out. But I'm feeling the brain fog and disconnection in a major way, and hearing someone relate their experience going through that stage and finding their way out of the woods is a big comfort.
Hi Riley! You’re so welcome :) thank you for taking the time to comment and share your experience. You are definitely not alone in feeling overwhelmed right now. Life is NOT easy!! And it’s been extra hard on most people this last year especially. I love that you talked to your GP and are open to medication! That was one of the hardest steps for me... I really hope this medication works for you after several weeks! If not, there’s gotta be someeeething for you! You’ve got this :) Thanks again for sharing!
This was really helpful. I have tried to start this medication at least 5 times and always end up quitting day 2-5 because I feel absolutely horrible after taking it. Each attempt I always say "never again", then when I go back to my old self I feel horrible too, so it's like an endless back and forth with failed attempts. It's a shame they can't perfect these medications so that you don't feel worse for weeks when starting them. Most people when they make the decision to go on medication in the first place are already feeling horrible and on the brink, so to then take a medication that makes them feel worse for many weeks is unfathomable. Someone should come up with a daily coaching/support group for weeks 1-4 of starting this medication so we can motivate each other to keep going.
I am sooo glad it was helpful!! I bet starting this that many times was SO HARD! It really is a shame that is has to be such a challenge... especially because people are usually suffering enough before starting the medicine. I think that’s an AMAZING idea to start a coaching/support group. Because it’s incredibly helpful for me to just know that I am not alone with my struggles. And I love getting advice and hearing about other people’s stories. It reminds me how freaking strong we all are. If you end up starting a group, pleaaaase let me know bc I’d love to be part of it!! Best wishes to you! I hope you are doing well ❤️ thank you so much for sharing your perspective.
i can't tell you how much I appreciate this video. I am a week into citalopram, and I have no emotions at all right now. Right now I feel like I would rather be struggling than feeling nothing. It's hugely helpful to me to hear that there's a possibility this side effect will wear off; I kind of thought this was just what the drug feels like. I know everyone is different, but this has given me hope. I really appreciate you for opening up and helping others. I'm so glad you're feeling well.
Thank you for this comment Sarah! I am in the exact same boat right now. 7 days in and the spaced out/extreme brain fog feeling was the worst yet today which in turn spiked my anxiety after I finally had a decent day yesterday. How did it go for you after the first week?
Hi Sarah, how did things turn out? I’m at the end of week 2 on 10mg, and feel totally disconnected. I’m not giving up, but just tired of feeling nothing, can’t be bothered to get up let alone do anything 😢. Just bored and emotionless. I am finding solace in the fact jacqueline went through that, and started to see big benefits 😊
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’ve just started and the insomnia is killing me 😭😭😭 But I’m happy to hear that it had helped so many people!!
You are not alone. I am on Day 10 now. I wake up 2-4 times every night. Anxiety intensifies. However, I know this med makes it even worse before getting better. I will stand this rough period. Hope we can get well soon.
SSRI's saved me! I strated taking ssri 25 days ago, I've struggled with really severe anxiety/panic attacks/depression/ocd and I tried everything (sport-diet-meditation) it helped at the beginning then it became worse, I started taking meds and it feels like a miracle! I love how I can now feel steady,calm and happy again ! I really didn't know if I am gonna feel alive again! Mine is paxil (paroxetine) 20mg, I will never regret it !
Just started taking this today. I suffer with moderate anxiety which escalates because I continuously throw up when I feel slightly anxious. I hope these work as I’ve tried a couple other perceptions before this. I am also taking some anti sickness tablets alongside these. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Oh man that's got to be tough! I feel you! How are you doing now? Are you feeling any better? Is there anything in particular that's making you extra anxious? I'm sending you all the good vibes!
@@thejackieevans Thank you for ur reply! I’m doing alright at the moment (touch wood) I’ve just gone to the doctor today to pick up more as I’ve nearly run out. So far so good. I’m not sure on how long I will have to take these and am a little sceptical about the negative effects of taking an anti depressant but in all honesty, because it’s working so far I don’t care 😬. How are you doing? Are u on anything new?
@@zonnebloem100 I’m good thank you for asking! i feel much more confident after being on them for 4 months now! I have really seen improvements and have achieved things I didn’t know I could because of my anxiety. I hope you are also well.
Can I ask you guys a question I’m on 10mg and I’m on day I think 9 I haven’t had any side effects it worked instantly but the one thing that spooks me out is that I’m used to have intrusive thoughts 24/7 and now I have non good right but it feels like my mind is blank and I try to form thoughts but they disappear super quick maybe that’s what normal feels like.
@@cameranfahnstrom2128 I truly understand. My thoughts were so intrusive that I appreciate them being gone. Do things to keep your mind going positive things of course.
@@Tinaaxox1123 I’ve been on it for 2 weeks (10mg) so far so good. I’m actually seeing a difference from the first day I took it. how’s ur journey going?
I'll keep trying with it ,I was instructed to take half a pill for a week and a whole 10mg after it's been a little difficult I feel tired more than before lol but I wont loose hope .thanks
Oh that’s interesting! I wish I was told to try that at first. I hope it works out for you! And I hope you get some more energy too. I felt sooooo tired too (and still do sometimes) but it’s better than it was at first :)
Girl I feel you. I felt the exact same way 5 months after having my daughter. I was terrified... it didn’t make sense to me at all. I never have been that sad in my entire life, I didn’t think it was possible. I have been on Wellbutrin xl 150mg for almost a year now and I feel great other than the side effects which I kinda feel like I’m not as aware of my surroundings and I kinda feel a bit “floaty” and off balance. This medication saved my life! I feel like I’m ready to get off of my medication now but I’m terrified to go back to the way I felt before. I remember praying that something would just give me a breath of fresh air again and I guess we don’t realize how horrifying it is until we’re in deep. I hope I can taper off and feel better again on my own. I did have an under active thyroid during my pregnancy and this was my third pregnancy. I’m wondering if the medication or my hormones being off balance with my under active thyroid made this occur or my pregnancy. I remember feeling a little blue after my last two babies but that went away fast. I’m happy we’re still here to tell our stories and let others know that there is hope because I know I was in dire need of something!
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your story! I totally get what you mean by feeling “floaty”! I have days where it’s definitely worse than others. I’m so glad people are more open about Postpartum depression, but we definitely need to be even MORE open about it. It’s scary... I hope you are able to come off your medicine!! I dream of that one day happening! I had to recently increase my dosage, but I’m learning to accept that. Wishing you all the very best!! ❤️
Thank you SO incredibly much for sharing your experience. I've been terrified to start antidepressants, due to the chance of feeling even more mentally rough than before, during the first few weeks (if that's even possible, haha.) I'm starting Citalopram tomorrow, 10mg. Going to do my best to push through the first few weeks. I'm done with my PTSD and depression taking over my life. Needing extra help is okay and it's time for me to accept that. Hopefully it'll all be worth it in the end and I can get part of my old self (or more) back!
@@thejackieevans I'm doing alright, thank you for asking! Sadly I feel exactly the same as I did before starting Citalopram, no difference at all (but now I have increased brain fog 😅.) It's been 2 weeks and a half since I started taking it, and 5 days since I started an upped dosage of 20mg. Fingers crossed that it's just taking awhile to kick in. I really want Citalopram to be the one for me, but if it doesn't turn out to be, that's okay. I know there's many other antidepressant options I can try and I won't give up until I find the right one.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, big help. I've had Anxiety for years and I was never 100% if that's what it really was or if I was just a 'worrier'. It got to a point when it was destroying my life and preventing me from career progression, relationships and socialising so enough was enough. I'm on day 3 of Citalopram 20mg and not been too bad so far in terms of side effects. Jaw clenching I noticed within few hours on day one, slightly restless sleep and a little more anxious than normal I guess today but I had been warned haha. Can't wait for 6-8 weeks, 1st time I've felt excited in a loooong time and forgot what my normal self was like! Thanks so much and be strong to anyone else dealing with this! X
You are so welcome :) I’m glad that this helped!! I totally felt the same way - I thought I was just a worrier. But you should feel SOO proud that you are taking huge steps to manage your anxiety. I bet you are going to be soooo relieved in a few weeks when the meds really kick in. Thank you for sharing your story too btw!
Very similar situation here. Anxiety through my childhood that I wrote off as normal because it was all I ever knew. I started managing it a few years ago with meditation, cold showers, etc. About 4 weeks ago a flip just switched in me. Its like my nervous system went haywire. Can hardly eat without having a mental breakdown or panic attack that feels like im going to have a heart attack. Ive been assuaging it with the odd dose of Attivan, but Im taking the celexa dive tomorrow. I appreciate the pep talk. I too was once a bit snobbish towards meds. Its not easy switching gears like that.
Man I am so sorry! I know what that’s like and it’s HARD! I was in a constant state of mental breakdown for a while. I’m really happy to hear you’re going to give it a try and I hope it helps!! Unfortunately all the yoga and meditation and journaling in the world wasn’t going to help me get through it - so I definitely have a whole new respect for medication and the people who take it. Best of luck to you on your journey!!
All the best to you. Citalopram 10mg really saved my life. It changed the way I would look at things, all in the background. Even things like road rage incidents disappeared. I stopped for a while. The problem now is I am now on 40mg but it’s not working anymore. So now they are thinking of putting me on Prozac. I don’t know. I am really debating this in my head. I wish you all the best. Peace. Felix.
Thats amazing what a difference 10 mg made for you! But I’m sure that’s frustrating that’s it’s not working anymore :( I just had to increase my dosage as well. Thank you for sharing your experience though and I wish you the best of luck as well! Life ain’t easy, but we’ve got this :)
Have you looked into wim hof. I started practicing his breathing and cold exposure, also with intermittent fasting and exercise I’ve felt slot better and I’m in the weaning phase now of citalipram
@@qstorm76 how did the weaning go? It would be a great help to know your experience. I am wary of starting citalopram and wondering what the experience of stopping it is to be like
I got my Prozac prescription yesterday from my PCP provider the generic brand Fluoxetine HCL 10MG. I just took my first pill today Wednesday August 24th, at 1:25 am since I work from 12am to 8 am. I am going to take it everyday at this time. I already set my alarm on my iphone. I took it without food. I'm crossing my fingers and I am feeling anxious already and feeling scare about how I am going to feel soon. I hope I don't get a panic attack. I'm feeling weird right now but maybe is because I'm feeling very anxious about what feelings and symptoms I am going to experience soon. Prey for me yall. LOL. I'm trying to stay positive!!!
If you had cancer or diabetes you’d take medication. This is no different and there’s no shame in using medication to help your mental health. I don’t know why we think we are weak if we can’t fix our mental problems ourselves. We are never stronger than when we are able to realise that maybe we need help and ask for it.
Due to a several anxiety .. i started medication off and on ...7 years . I thought i can beat without med... so starting severe depression and anxiety .. suicidal thoughts , for me its hard to think that i need med for life or to have a decent life without suffering .. i have a partner..its difficult not having libido or feeling that your in love. Thats why im resistent to medication again... but i was suffering with many intrusive bad thoughts .. i suffered bullying most of my life .. a sexual thing , a destructive relationship.. but i want to live. ..... i started med again feeling like shit ... ashamed .. im only 37 ..and i cant visualize a future .
I am SOOO sorry that you are dealing with all of this :( I hope you can overcome those feelings of shame, because there is absolutley noooothinnnng you should be ashamed about! Its amazing that you are trying different medications etc - that takes a LOT of strength and you deserve to give yourself a lot of credit for that
Good luck!! It was really hard for me but worth it. I hope it’s what you need ❤️ OR leads you to whatever works for you! Best of luck 💕 here if you have any questions!!
What is the best time of the day to take it? what where your symptoms im on day 4 and im super anxious and this weird chest tightness that is just bothering me ! im trying to hold on 4-6 weeks hopefully i start feeling better
hi!! My doctor told me to take it at night because it could make me feel drowsy, but I honestly prefer it in the morning around 9 am. I like it in the morning because it helps my anxiety chill out more throughout the day - but I know everyone is different! and ugh that is so hard! Do you think your chest tightness is from your anxiety, or something else? I feel it in my chest BIGTIME when I get super anxious, but it would definitely be worth talking to your doctor about. Sending you all the luck and love though! The first 4-6 weeks is SO HARD. this medication might do the trick for you, or you might need a different kind, but either way, you've got this!
Been on Citalopram for 3 years 40mg. I started to feel better but now they feel they have stopped working. I am feeling quite anxious even with the medication now. One of my symptoms lately is excessive sweating which is quite bad.
Oh man I'm so sorry Carlo! Do you have a doctor appointment to talk about it? I'll deal with excessive sweating every once in a while on this medication. It's really frustrating. So if you have any tips please let me know!
Hi, thank you so much for this video, it has been a huge reassurance for me today! I fought medication for years, trying everything else under the sun to help my anxiety/depression (yoga, diet, meditation, therapy ect)- but I ultimately always ended up down the same dark hole. I was finally brave enough to call my doctor, and I'm currently 4 days into taking 10mg citalopram. I felt optimistic at first that I was taking the right step- but I'm currently terrified of the side effects I'm experiencing! I have some physical side effects shaky, nausea, headaches, waking up at 4am. But what worries me the most is that , although my anxiety seems to have diminished, it has been replaced by a completely numbing brain fog. Like you said- I couldn't cry even if I tried! I've always been a very sensitive/emotional person, so this scares me. I'm an artist so also rely on my emotions, creativity and empathy to do my job. My libido also completely disappeared overnight, its like I'm not just mentally checked out but physically checked out too. I really don't feel like myself, and I think I'd rather continue trying with therapy ect then be stuck like this. I know you mentioned your side effects wore off after a while- but did you ever fully regain your feeling of self? Your ability to cry? Feel heightened emotion? I didn't take my tablet last night because I was so sacred of this feeling not going away, and if I carried on much longer, having withdrawal when I did decide to stop. But you video has given me some hope that this is may only be temporarily and will pass. Warm wishes.
Oh man I definitely feel what you are going through. I am so sorry - no one should have to deal with this!! But it’s AMAZING that you are trying it. That takes a LOT of courage. I bet it’s terrifying in general but ESPECIALLY being an artist and relying on your emotions and creativity. I definitely felt empty of ideas and had zero creative juices left for a while. But I think it was about after 4 weeks I got my creativity and emotions back (some of them anyway) and after 6 weeks I was basically my whole self again. I actually just increased my meds from 20 to 40 mg a couple months ago and increasing was SOOOOO much easier than starting the meds for the first time. And today I feel SO myself. I’m actually feeling even MORE creative than I did a few years ago (because I’m not totally drained by anxiety and depression most days). It sucks. Honestly. Those first few weeks were AWFULLLLLL. But I am really glad I stuck it out. It’s not for everyone, so you’ve just gotta see if this is right for you. And it sounds like you are set up with so many amazing tools to help with your self awareness on deciding if these meds are right for you. I’m wishing you all the luck and all the love!! If you have any other questions please feel free to ask away ❤️ you’ve got this!!!
@@thejackieevans I'm a mother to a 2 year old and I've been really struggling with my mental health. I don't even enjoy being a mom like I used to. I keep starting and stopping because the side effects are so awful. Idk why I'm writing this comment. Just need to tell someone I guess. Your video makes me feel like maybe I can get through it and feel better too! 💜
@@catherineervin2630 I am so sorry you are struggling. I know how hard it is :/ what’s the longest you’ve tried to be on the medication? If you’ve tried it for 6 weeks and it’s still no good, maybe you can try another one? But I’m so happy to hear this video helps!! You absolutely WILL get through this difficult time ❤️ you’ve got this!! And I hope you are so proud of yourself for taking the time to take care of yourself
That’s a good question that I am not sure of! Have you asked your doctor? I’d love to know the answer if you are okay with sharing it when you find out :)
I'm so sorry you're dealing with all that :( it might be your body just getting used to the medication, or maybe you need more, or maybe you need a different kind. I DO know that I couldn't really tell in the first couple weeks if it was working, but I am SOO glad I kept it up because its been wonderful now. but everyone is different!
I've been on Citalopram for 31 days now and I'm finding it's still making me more anxious than normal. Will another two weeks make a difference? Nice video by the way. Thanks
Oh no that’s gotta be frustrating! It’s POSSIBLE that another 2 weeks could make a difference, but maybe it’s just not doing what it’s supposed to for you :/ I’d definitely talk to your doc about it though so maybe you can try something else in another couple of weeks 🤷♀️ but I’m wishing you the best of luck and hope you feel less anxious!
@@thejackieevans thanks Jacqueline. Spoke to doc and she said to see how it goes for another two weeks and if not maybe try something else. Let’s see what happens. My fingers are crossed. Thank you foe the thoughtful reply x
I know im jumping in late to this blog, I just didn't know where to turn to see how this medicine works, I had to stop my 10mg dose due to the panic episodes getting worst for about a week, scared the crap out of me so I stopped taking it.
I just starded Citalopram yesterday and I feel something in my cest, it s hard to breathe, so I take xanax, I have tinnitus in my ears which is part of the side effects... I really hope I can be better than this, because it is even worse
Hi Mariangela! I am SO sorry you are having to deal with all of that :( has it gotten any better?? I remember it being very hard to breathe the week before I started the meds, and when I get reaaaaallly stressed or anxious it happens, but then that's my signal that I need to do something to take care of myself (go to therapy, journal, rest, sleep, etc) but idk what yours may be caused by. Im wishing you the best and hope you are feeling better!
@@thejackieevans Hi Jacqueline 😊 It was hard to breathe at the beginning of the cure, it was the medicine, today is the first day of the complite cure, 10 drops. I m getting used to it... it requires patience... THANK YOU !!! ❤
Hi Emily! I did experience weight gain. And while it’s frustrating, it’s SO worth it. I think the weight gain has come from my appetite increasing from the medication. I’m trying to start eating smaller, more frequent meals bc I get way too hungry between meals
How much weight gain and how far in from starting it did you experience weight gain? Is it preventable? I really don’t want to experience this. I’m on day 5. Also feeling kind of soul less and tired. But sleep is good.
Everyone is different! I took mine in the mornings for a very long time and in the last several mo this switched to taking it right before bed. I think that’s helped with my restless legs a bit!
Hi Sian! I was so scared too! You are definitely not alone in feeling that. Honestly the first week was the hardest for me. And it took about 5 to 6 weeks for me to feel like myself but after that I felt so good again!! Then life got stressful probably six months ago or so and I increased my medication so now I’m at 40 mg and doing really well. There is definitely hope! What are you mostly scared of? It not working?
@@thejackieevans thanks for much for replying! I’m mainly scared of the side effects & boy have I got them🥴 I’m on day 4 now and the past 2 days have been such a challenge but I’m holding on to the hope the side effects will pass & by Christmas I’ll be feeling like my old self. I’m so glad it’s working for you ❤️ I appreciate you commenting back. Xxx
@@forest_goblinn hey! Unfortunately citalopram wasn’t a good match for me, I stopped taking them a week in but I do not regret it. They worked and helped my anxiety massively but I had awful side effects. But please do not let you put that off! There’s so many amazing medications that can help ❤️
Hi I’m on day 10 at 10mg totally got ride of my repentive thoughts but I just had a panic attack not that long ago I usually don’t get those how do you know a medication is for you before you get to far into it.
Oh I am so sorry! Panic attacks are NOT fun. I still have them every once in a while but they aren’t nearly as scary as they used to be. I’d definitely have an open talk with your doctor. It took me several weeks to feel better but it’s different for everyone. I know this isn’t accessible to everyone, but therapy is REALLY helping me so much. I couldn’t have made it to therapy without medication so the combination of those is good for me. But again everyone is different. I’m sorry if that wasn’t very helpful! But I hope you find what works best for soon! Best of luck to you!!
Hi Aviwe! I did not experience any shakiness or tremors but I think the side effects are different for everyone. Have you talk to your doctor about these yet? I think it would definitely be worth it. And if it makes you feel any better the first week for me was definitely the hardest! It could mean that you need more time on the medication or that you need a different medication. That’s got to be really frustrating though I’m sorry!
Hi Jac, I am also on citalopram treatment. Day 10 now. Also having many terrible side effect feeling the anxiety is even getting worse especially very poor sleep. Did you sleep well before med? May I know how long you could return to normal good sleep since medication? Did the change happen suddenly one day or gradually (unnoticeably)? Thanks.
@@stripecatflippangitnamecha8721 i have justed changed to pristiq 50mg. Now it's day 3. I started from 25mg half pill two weeks before. No serious side effect so far. Palpitation and slightly poorer sleep only.
@@thejackieevans so good to hear that you doing well on it ,I'm very inspired by your story I'm also on citalopram hopefully I'll start feeling better too soon.
Hi Russ! How’re you doing? It helped with my panic attacks and depression, but the best help was pairing this medication WITH a Licensed therapist that I still see once a week. Everyone is different though with how the medication affects them. But whatever crap you are dealing with right now, I know it’s gotta be SO SO SO hard. I’ve been suicidal in the past. It freaking sucks. But I promise you that feeling you’re feeling won’t last forever! For me, it took a LOT of work to get out of that depressive hole, but holy moly ITS WORTH IT. keep fighting!!! You are strong! And ask for help ❤️❤️❤️ such a great step even reaching out on this video! That’s not always easy to do.
I hear you Russ, I'm in exactly the same situation, recent break up, just can't get over it, accept it, I really wanted to get through it naturally but the suicidal thoughts backed me in to a corner so got to the point where it was do or die. Been on this medication for 3 days now, feel zoned out but I'm still here so I suppose that's a positive.
@@russellconstant1202 it's been a rough 10 days, mornings are still tough, I seem to be laying in bed longer but slightly zoned out instead of a deep depression, although it's still there, it's intensity has eased slightly but very slightly.
Oh interesting!! I have not experienced that but that sounds like something you should definitely check with your doctor about. I hope you’re doing okay!!
Hi Rose, we are at the same point on this journey (started last night). Would love to have someone to keep in contact with over the next few weeks to compare experiences and encouragement. Please let me know if you are interested.
@@karentf I’ve started today with this tablet but I got put on because of my anxiety and my continuous throwing up with the slight feeling of being anxious so I hope these won’t cause me to throw up haha! Although I have been prescribed anti sickness tablets along side these to stop my throwing up although my doctor thinks the main issue is the anxiety. Of course I don’t know your story but if the nausea and sickness is continuing maybe re visit your doctor and ask about pills that can help with this. Ill let u know in the near future if any positive effects have happened to me while taking these. What’s ur story? If u don’t mind me asking.
Hi Rose! I am so sorry you're dealing with nausea on top of any anxiety or depression. How is it going now? Is it any better? Have you found anything that works for you?
@@thejackieevans hi Jacqueline, thank you for checking on me! I’m currently taking 20mg propranolol daily and 30mg of citalopram and the nausea is gone I feel much better😌I was having 5 panic attacks a day, many thoughts flying around my head all at once, I always had a critical voice in my head and jumped at the smallest things. I was terrified of everyone, my whole body would go weak, my heart would almost beat so fast I felt like it might explode and I’d shake uncontrollably and ended up agoraphobic.. I overthought everything, worried more than I should and neglected myself by not showering much, not eating much and much more.. I spent over a year in my bed not feeling like I could function and then once I started the propranolol (beta blocker) and the side affects wore off, every single one of those problems went away! After 20 years of suffering. I now laugh and smile and go out happily, I eat, sleep well and shower, clean and function a lot more. The moment that all my anxiety left me, and I realised.. well I sobbed for 3 hours straight with happiness. What worries me is I’ve been through ultimate hell in my life and I’ve been begging all kinds of doctors to listen to me, take me seriously and help me.. yet they have only now helped me because I didn’t ask, I demanded it. You see.. when I was 5 years old I found my mum passed away.. she ended her life due to her mental health and I made sure to remind the doctors that I too have a child and do NOT want her growing up without her mum and they HAD to help me. I put my foot down and demanded it and I’m so freaking glad! I watched videos on UA-cam about propranolol before taking it and I’m glad i did. Many people said it pays off to keep going and the side affects will wear off. Im so glad I listened. I feel more free than I ever have. Absolute miracle medication to say the least!💖
antidepressants mostly boost seratonin to help level ya brain out on the downside it messes with dopemine which is where your sex drive and libido come from. I've been on celexa for 5 weeks now only felt dizzy and nausea first 2 days but my sex drive has gone from 100% down to 20% so with all drugs there is always side effects it's a case of trading in a sex life for a more stable brain problem is some people come off these drugs and end up with PSSD which is never told to people by doctors so am hoping i dont get effected by this when i finally come off this drug
I believe that's a possibility! From my experience, I have a strong sex drive now, but didn't when I first started taking the medication (but it was down because of the depression anyway) I'm sure it's different for everyone and changes throughout time
Im gommin off now from 20mg to 10mg 6weks now and still be sick ass hell its sooo hard if you commin off please be realllyyy slowwww your nervessymthem is compleet off for longg timeee
Ugh I’ve heard coming off them is miserable 😭 not looking forward to it. Buuut that’s gotta be exciting to try to come off them! I hope you are doing well! Good luck! And please keep me updated if you want!
@@thejackieevans yess i wass verry sick for weeks and it was getting whurse so now im not on the liquid form anneymoore but 10mg tablet en all the systeems are gone now in 2 days so if you are on the liquid remember its can be also the liquid form That makes you sick
Hello Jacque I was recently given Celexa for my symptoms, but the strongest effect or side-effect I've felt has been the brain fog you mentioned. It's extremely uncomfortable. Prior to this, my doctors have given me a lot of other anti-anxiety drugs. None of them help. None of them improve my mood. I've only been on Celexa for a week, but I thought I'd have felt better by now. I'm frightened. Nothing is helping. Nothing. What on earth should I do?
I’m so sorry you’ve had to deal with all that!! Just The brain fog is so frustrating. Mine finally went away after about 4-6 weeks on Citalopram though. I’m still on it right now (but increased it to 40mg) and am doing SO much better. I know the first few weeks of taking the medicine is AWFUL! Do you think it’s possible for you to keep taking it for 4-6 weeks to see how you feel? If it’s really too miserable for that I’d definitely check back in with your doctor. I’m sure it is stressful and scary right now, but something will work for you. There’s light at the end of the tunnel. You’ve got this!!! You’re so much stronger than your anxiety, I promise!
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So you’re telling me that the one who created everything (so also depression) is also the person who can heal it?… So why create it in the first place?
@@Q5w7 there are no contraceptions that are 100% though. Many people get pregnant on birth control of all kinds. I personally know several people that this happened to
Hi . I’m a 74 year old woman suffering from anxiety most of my adult life. I’m in the process of changing from setraline to citalopram. 🙏. It’s been just two weeks on it but hopefully I’ll feel better soon. Thank you for your video & 🙏 you are still improving. ❤️
Hi Dorothy, want to change from setraline to citalopram, if you don't mind sharing did citalopram work for you?
I hope you’re safe and loved
I've been on citalopram for about 8 months. Your video completely was like the same experience I had to the tee. Im so happy to have found someone like you and to know that I'm not alone is priceless. I take only 10mg each day but I'm doing good and I'm happy just about every day. I do experience some strange dreams now and then but I don't know if it's related to the medication. Bobby
I just got on 20 mg after a week of taking 10mg. The only side effects I’ve had is yawning like crazy, tiredness and extreme focus when I am driving (update: these side effects went away after a month). I personally love the “numbing” effect of this med. My anxiety is mostly to do with my racing mind/spiraling thoughts. I never get any peace bc the thoughts in my mind are so intrusive and constantly going to the worst possible scenarios no matter what I am thinking of and that in itself has driven me to the brink of insanity. I am fed up with my own brain lol. This medication really suppresses that for me and I absolutely love it. After being SO DAMN susceptible to my constantly changing emotions caused by my thoughts and the extreme ups and downs, am level headed and chill. I hope it continues!
Im starting with 10mg tomorrow any update of how your experience has been with it?
@@Finn-ql4zy the experience has been great. The yawning has stopped and the tired feeling has left almost completely. I’m going to ask my dr to up my dose
@@dcdc6762 thanks for the update am a bit nervous to start tomorrow so this certainly helps!👍🏻
@@Finn-ql4zy just expect to be a little tired and low mood for the first week. But stick with it and it gets better. It’s totally reversed my crazy emotional mood swings! I’m a believer
Thank you so much for sharing this! I totally resonate with being fed up with my own brain lol
Hey Jackie, thanks so much for taking the time to share.
I can very much relate to having "manageable" anxiety and depression for as long as I can remember, putting together my own little tool kit for getting by. But some experiences in the past year have sent me tumbling and feeling like I'm just not equipped to get my footing back.
Finally spoke to my GP and this is my first day on citalopram. No expectations on how this is going to turn out. But I'm feeling the brain fog and disconnection in a major way, and hearing someone relate their experience going through that stage and finding their way out of the woods is a big comfort.
Hi Riley! You’re so welcome :) thank you for taking the time to comment and share your experience.
You are definitely not alone in feeling overwhelmed right now. Life is NOT easy!! And it’s been extra hard on most people this last year especially.
I love that you talked to your GP and are open to medication! That was one of the hardest steps for me...
I really hope this medication works for you after several weeks! If not, there’s gotta be someeeething for you! You’ve got this :)
Thanks again for sharing!
This was really helpful. I have tried to start this medication at least 5 times and always end up quitting day 2-5 because I feel absolutely horrible after taking it. Each attempt I always say "never again", then when I go back to my old self I feel horrible too, so it's like an endless back and forth with failed attempts. It's a shame they can't perfect these medications so that you don't feel worse for weeks when starting them. Most people when they make the decision to go on medication in the first place are already feeling horrible and on the brink, so to then take a medication that makes them feel worse for many weeks is unfathomable. Someone should come up with a daily coaching/support group for weeks 1-4 of starting this medication so we can motivate each other to keep going.
I am sooo glad it was helpful!! I bet starting this that many times was SO HARD! It really is a shame that is has to be such a challenge... especially because people are usually suffering enough before starting the medicine.
I think that’s an AMAZING idea to start a coaching/support group. Because it’s incredibly helpful for me to just know that I am not alone with my struggles. And I love getting advice and hearing about other people’s stories. It reminds me how freaking strong we all are. If you end up starting a group, pleaaaase let me know bc I’d love to be part of it!!
Best wishes to you! I hope you are doing well ❤️ thank you so much for sharing your perspective.
I realize Im kinda randomly asking but does anybody know a good place to stream newly released series online?
@Corey Christopher I would suggest Flixzone. You can find it by googling :)
@Tate Israel Yea, I've been watching on Flixzone for months myself =)
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i can't tell you how much I appreciate this video. I am a week into citalopram, and I have no emotions at all right now. Right now I feel like I would rather be struggling than feeling nothing. It's hugely helpful to me to hear that there's a possibility this side effect will wear off; I kind of thought this was just what the drug feels like. I know everyone is different, but this has given me hope. I really appreciate you for opening up and helping others. I'm so glad you're feeling well.
Thank you for this comment Sarah! I am in the exact same boat right now. 7 days in and the spaced out/extreme brain fog feeling was the worst yet today which in turn spiked my anxiety after I finally had a decent day yesterday. How did it go for you after the first week?
Hi Sarah, how did things turn out?
I’m at the end of week 2 on 10mg, and feel totally disconnected.
I’m not giving up, but just tired of feeling nothing, can’t be bothered to get up let alone do anything 😢. Just bored and emotionless.
I am finding solace in the fact jacqueline went through that, and started to see big benefits 😊
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’ve just started and the insomnia is killing me 😭😭😭 But I’m happy to hear that it had helped so many people!!
You are so welcome Elisa :) how is your insomnia now? Has it gotten any better? If not, I hope it does for you soon!!! that makes everything so hard!!
Lower the dose. The insomnia means your starting dose is probably too high.
You are not alone. I am on Day 10 now. I wake up 2-4 times every night. Anxiety intensifies. However, I know this med makes it even worse before getting better. I will stand this rough period. Hope we can get well soon.
SSRI's saved me! I strated taking ssri 25 days ago, I've struggled with really severe anxiety/panic attacks/depression/ocd and I tried everything (sport-diet-meditation) it helped at the beginning then it became worse, I started taking meds and it feels like a miracle! I love how I can now feel steady,calm and happy again ! I really didn't know if I am gonna feel alive again!
Mine is paxil (paroxetine) 20mg, I will never regret it !
Just started taking this today. I suffer with moderate anxiety which escalates because I continuously throw up when I feel slightly anxious. I hope these work as I’ve tried a couple other perceptions before this. I am also taking some anti sickness tablets alongside these. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Oh man that's got to be tough! I feel you! How are you doing now? Are you feeling any better? Is there anything in particular that's making you extra anxious? I'm sending you all the good vibes!
@@thejackieevans Thank you for ur reply! I’m doing alright at the moment (touch wood) I’ve just gone to the doctor today to pick up more as I’ve nearly run out. So far so good. I’m not sure on how long I will have to take these and am a little sceptical about the negative effects of taking an anti depressant but in all honesty, because it’s working so far I don’t care 😬. How are you doing? Are u on anything new?
@@thejackieevans I forgot to mention I have also had effects such as increased tiredness from taking it!
@@zonnebloem100 I’m good thank you for asking! i feel much more confident after being on them for 4 months now! I have really seen improvements and have achieved things I didn’t know I could because of my anxiety. I hope you are also well.
@@zonnebloem100 Thank u so much, that means a lot! All the best for u on ur journey! Best of luck
This drug also saved my life, I am taking it since 4 months.
I’m so glad to hear that!!!! ❤️
Can I ask you guys a question I’m on 10mg and I’m on day I think 9 I haven’t had any side effects it worked instantly but the one thing that spooks me out is that I’m used to have intrusive thoughts 24/7 and now I have non good right but it feels like my mind is blank and I try to form thoughts but they disappear super quick maybe that’s what normal feels like.
@@cameranfahnstrom2128 I truly understand. My thoughts were so intrusive that I appreciate them being gone. Do things to keep your mind going positive things of course.
Thanks for sharing your story! I'm starting my prescription today for depression, mood swings, and anxiety, wish me luck!
Best of luck! I’m in the same boat. I’ve started today
Me too ! Let me know how things go ❤️
Best of luck I will start tomorrow
@@Tinaaxox1123 I’ve been on it for 2 weeks (10mg) so far so good. I’m actually seeing a difference from the first day I took it. how’s ur journey going?
Best of luck to you! How are you doing now? Are you still on it or trying some thing else? I hope you are doing well no matter what!
I'll keep trying with it ,I was instructed to take half a pill for a week and a whole 10mg after it's been a little difficult I feel tired more than before lol but I wont loose hope .thanks
Oh that’s interesting! I wish I was told to try that at first. I hope it works out for you! And I hope you get some more energy too. I felt sooooo tired too (and still do sometimes) but it’s better than it was at first :)
How is it working for you?
Nothing of those natural things worked for me either including psychedelics, reiki, meditation, exercise etc.
Girl I feel you. I felt the exact same way 5 months after having my daughter. I was terrified... it didn’t make sense to me at all. I never have been that sad in my entire life, I didn’t think it was possible. I have been on Wellbutrin xl 150mg for almost a year now and I feel great other than the side effects which I kinda feel like I’m not as aware of my surroundings and I kinda feel a bit “floaty” and off balance. This medication saved my life! I feel like I’m ready to get off of my medication now but I’m terrified to go back to the way I felt before. I remember praying that something would just give me a breath of fresh air again and I guess we don’t realize how horrifying it is until we’re in deep. I hope I can taper off and feel better again on my own. I did have an under active thyroid during my pregnancy and this was my third pregnancy. I’m wondering if the medication or my hormones being off balance with my under active thyroid made this occur or my pregnancy. I remember feeling a little blue after my last two babies but that went away fast. I’m happy we’re still here to tell our stories and let others know that there is hope because I know I was in dire need of something!
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your story! I totally get what you mean by feeling “floaty”! I have days where it’s definitely worse than others.
I’m so glad people are more open about Postpartum depression, but we definitely need to be even MORE open about it. It’s scary...
I hope you are able to come off your medicine!! I dream of that one day happening! I had to recently increase my dosage, but I’m learning to accept that.
Wishing you all the very best!! ❤️
There’s nothing wrong with upping your dose or taking medication 🙂 let’s just be really happy that something was able to help you ☺️
Thank you SO incredibly much for sharing your experience. I've been terrified to start antidepressants, due to the chance of feeling even more mentally rough than before, during the first few weeks (if that's even possible, haha.) I'm starting Citalopram tomorrow, 10mg. Going to do my best to push through the first few weeks. I'm done with my PTSD and depression taking over my life. Needing extra help is okay and it's time for me to accept that. Hopefully it'll all be worth it in the end and I can get part of my old self (or more) back!
You are SO welcome, Lisa
@@thejackieevans I'm doing alright, thank you for asking! Sadly I feel exactly the same as I did before starting Citalopram, no difference at all (but now I have increased brain fog 😅.)
It's been 2 weeks and a half since I started taking it, and 5 days since I started an upped dosage of 20mg. Fingers crossed that it's just taking awhile to kick in.
I really want Citalopram to be the one for me, but if it doesn't turn out to be, that's okay. I know there's many other antidepressant options I can try and I won't give up until I find the right one.
@@forest_goblinn how are you feeling so far? Did it get better?
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, big help. I've had Anxiety for years and I was never 100% if that's what it really was or if I was just a 'worrier'. It got to a point when it was destroying my life and preventing me from career progression, relationships and socialising so enough was enough.
I'm on day 3 of Citalopram 20mg and not been too bad so far in terms of side effects. Jaw clenching I noticed within few hours on day one, slightly restless sleep and a little more anxious than normal I guess today but I had been warned haha.
Can't wait for 6-8 weeks, 1st time I've felt excited in a loooong time and forgot what my normal self was like!
Thanks so much and be strong to anyone else dealing with this! X
You are so welcome :) I’m glad that this helped!! I totally felt the same way - I thought I was just a worrier. But you should feel SOO proud that you are taking huge steps to manage your anxiety. I bet you are going to be soooo relieved in a few weeks when the meds really kick in. Thank you for sharing your story too btw!
Very similar situation here. Anxiety through my childhood that I wrote off as normal because it was all I ever knew. I started managing it a few years ago with meditation, cold showers, etc.
About 4 weeks ago a flip just switched in me. Its like my nervous system went haywire. Can hardly eat without having a mental breakdown or panic attack that feels like im going to have a heart attack. Ive been assuaging it with the odd dose of Attivan, but Im taking the celexa dive tomorrow. I appreciate the pep talk. I too was once a bit snobbish towards meds. Its not easy switching gears like that.
Man I am so sorry! I know what that’s like and it’s HARD! I was in a constant state of mental breakdown for a while. I’m really happy to hear you’re going to give it a try and I hope it helps!! Unfortunately all the yoga and meditation and journaling in the world wasn’t going to help me get through it - so I definitely have a whole new respect for medication and the people who take it. Best of luck to you on your journey!!
All the best to you. Citalopram 10mg really saved my life. It changed the way I would look at things, all in the background. Even things like road rage incidents disappeared. I stopped for a while. The problem now is I am now on 40mg but it’s not working anymore. So now they are thinking of putting me on Prozac. I don’t know. I am really debating this in my head. I wish you all the best. Peace. Felix.
Thats amazing what a difference 10 mg made for you! But I’m sure that’s frustrating that’s it’s not working anymore :( I just had to increase my dosage as well. Thank you for sharing your experience though and I wish you the best of luck as well! Life ain’t easy, but we’ve got this :)
Jacqueline Cawthon Lol, Yeah, that’s right. I have a family and I’m not going to let those problems I’m having beat me. All the best to you also.
@@topperlongo start exercise bro
Have you looked into wim hof. I started practicing his breathing and cold exposure, also with intermittent fasting and exercise I’ve felt slot better and I’m in the weaning phase now of citalipram
@@qstorm76 how did the weaning go? It would be a great help to know your experience. I am wary of starting citalopram and wondering what the experience of stopping it is to be like
Muito obrigado pelo relato, muito inspirador
I’ve been on this medication for 5 years! I still have panic attacks but they aren’t as bad as when I was off the meds.
That's so good to know! I'm sorry that you still have panic attacks but so glad that they are not as bad! I am the same way right now
I got my Prozac prescription yesterday from my PCP provider the generic brand Fluoxetine HCL 10MG.
I just took my first pill today Wednesday August 24th, at 1:25 am since I work from 12am to 8 am.
I am going to take it everyday at this time. I already set my alarm on my iphone. I took it without food.
I'm crossing my fingers and I am feeling anxious already and feeling scare about how I am going to feel soon. I hope I don't get a panic attack.
I'm feeling weird right now but maybe is because I'm feeling very anxious about what feelings and symptoms I am going to experience soon.
Prey for me yall. LOL. I'm trying to stay positive!!!
@ Raymond Siu - how are you feeling now?
If you had cancer or diabetes you’d take medication. This is no different and there’s no shame in using medication to help your mental health.
I don’t know why we think we are weak if we can’t fix our mental problems ourselves. We are never stronger than when we are able to realise that maybe we need help and ask for it.
yes!! so true! :)
Due to a several anxiety .. i started medication off and on ...7 years . I thought i can beat without med... so starting severe depression and anxiety .. suicidal thoughts , for me its hard to think that i need med for life or to have a decent life without suffering .. i have a partner..its difficult not having libido or feeling that your in love. Thats why im resistent to medication again... but i was suffering with many intrusive bad thoughts .. i suffered bullying most of my life .. a sexual thing , a destructive relationship.. but i want to live. ..... i started med again feeling like shit ... ashamed .. im only 37 ..and i cant visualize a future .
I am SOOO sorry that you are dealing with all of this :( I hope you can overcome those feelings of shame, because there is absolutley noooothinnnng you should be ashamed about! Its amazing that you are trying different medications etc - that takes a LOT of strength and you deserve to give yourself a lot of credit for that
@@thejackieevans thank you so much with your sincere answer. Yes im in medication and cbt , expecting that i can beat this.... we deserve !!
I'm on it and almost done my 1st week its been so hard the 1st week hope it gets better onwards
Good luck!! It was really hard for me but worth it. I hope it’s what you need ❤️ OR leads you to whatever works for you! Best of luck 💕 here if you have any questions!!
On week number 2 of 10mg. I feel lazy and disconnected. But maybe that's what I need. Really hope the upcoming weeks will be better.
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Hi does anxiety make you feel dizzy and Like you losing your mind?,I feel disconnected and I can't sit still and I can't concentrate.
yes
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Thank you for sharing your experience 😊
You’re welcome Melissa!! Thank you for for saying that ❤️
What is the best time of the day to take it? what where your symptoms im on day 4 and im super anxious and this weird chest tightness that is just bothering me ! im trying to hold on 4-6 weeks hopefully i start feeling better
hi!! My doctor told me to take it at night because it could make me feel drowsy, but I honestly prefer it in the morning around 9 am. I like it in the morning because it helps my anxiety chill out more throughout the day - but I know everyone is different!
and ugh that is so hard! Do you think your chest tightness is from your anxiety, or something else? I feel it in my chest BIGTIME when I get super anxious, but it would definitely be worth talking to your doctor about.
Sending you all the luck and love though! The first 4-6 weeks is SO HARD. this medication might do the trick for you, or you might need a different kind, but either way, you've got this!
Been on Citalopram for 3 years 40mg. I started to feel better but now they feel they have stopped working. I am feeling quite anxious even with the medication now. One of my symptoms lately is excessive sweating which is quite bad.
Oh man I'm so sorry Carlo! Do you have a doctor appointment to talk about it? I'll deal with excessive sweating every once in a while on this medication. It's really frustrating. So if you have any tips please let me know!
Thanks for the vid your a beautiful soul. Do you think citalpram can help with sleep??
Thank you so much, needed this
You are so welcome :))
I just started 5 mg , for my heart palpitations while I am driving , doc says it is due to anxiety, feeling little better
Hi, thank you so much for this video, it has been a huge reassurance for me today!
I fought medication for years, trying everything else under the sun to help my anxiety/depression (yoga, diet, meditation, therapy ect)- but I ultimately always ended up down the same dark hole. I was finally brave enough to call my doctor, and I'm currently 4 days into taking 10mg citalopram. I felt optimistic at first that I was taking the right step- but I'm currently terrified of the side effects I'm experiencing! I have some physical side effects shaky, nausea, headaches, waking up at 4am. But what worries me the most is that , although my anxiety seems to have diminished, it has been replaced by a completely numbing brain fog. Like you said- I couldn't cry even if I tried! I've always been a very sensitive/emotional person, so this scares me. I'm an artist so also rely on my emotions, creativity and empathy to do my job. My libido also completely disappeared overnight, its like I'm not just mentally checked out but physically checked out too. I really don't feel like myself, and I think I'd rather continue trying with therapy ect then be stuck like this.
I know you mentioned your side effects wore off after a while- but did you ever fully regain your feeling of self? Your ability to cry? Feel heightened emotion? I didn't take my tablet last night because I was so sacred of this feeling not going away, and if I carried on much longer, having withdrawal when I did decide to stop. But you video has given me some hope that this is may only be temporarily and will pass.
Warm wishes.
Oh man I definitely feel what you are going through. I am so sorry - no one should have to deal with this!! But it’s AMAZING that you are trying it. That takes a LOT of courage.
I bet it’s terrifying in general but ESPECIALLY being an artist and relying on your emotions and creativity. I definitely felt empty of ideas and had zero creative juices left for a while. But I think it was about after 4 weeks I got my creativity and emotions back (some of them anyway) and after 6 weeks I was basically my whole self again. I actually just increased my meds from 20 to 40 mg a couple months ago and increasing was SOOOOO much easier than starting the meds for the first time. And today I feel SO myself. I’m actually feeling even MORE creative than I did a few years ago (because I’m not totally drained by anxiety and depression most days).
It sucks. Honestly. Those first few weeks were AWFULLLLLL. But I am really glad I stuck it out. It’s not for everyone, so you’ve just gotta see if this is right for you.
And it sounds like you are set up with so many amazing tools to help with your self awareness on deciding if these meds are right for you.
I’m wishing you all the luck and all the love!! If you have any other questions please feel free to ask away ❤️ you’ve got this!!!
I’m definitely feeling ALL the feelings again and am a fantastic crier lol
And man that braid fog is CRAZY! I do noooot miss it!
@@thejackieevans I'm a mother to a 2 year old and I've been really struggling with my mental health. I don't even enjoy being a mom like I used to. I keep starting and stopping because the side effects are so awful. Idk why I'm writing this comment. Just need to tell someone I guess. Your video makes me feel like maybe I can get through it and feel better too! 💜
@@catherineervin2630 I am so sorry you are struggling. I know how hard it is :/ what’s the longest you’ve tried to be on the medication? If you’ve tried it for 6 weeks and it’s still no good, maybe you can try another one? But I’m so happy to hear this video helps!! You absolutely WILL get through this difficult time ❤️ you’ve got this!! And I hope you are so proud of yourself for taking the time to take care of yourself
I’m in the same boat with the wicked brain fog early on. Did you manage to get past it?
I'm wondering to start off if I introduce 10g for a week and work to the 20g could this help?
That’s a good question that I am not sure of! Have you asked your doctor? I’d love to know the answer if you are okay with sharing it when you find out :)
I'm on day 12 of this medicine. God help me
I was on this for 12 years best drug ever !!!
I’m on day 5 and I’m not liking the anxiety and shakiness. Not sure if I want to continue with this??!!
I'm so sorry you're dealing with all that :( it might be your body just getting used to the medication, or maybe you need more, or maybe you need a different kind. I DO know that I couldn't really tell in the first couple weeks if it was working, but I am SOO glad I kept it up because its been wonderful now. but everyone is different!
I've been on Citalopram for 31 days now and I'm finding it's still making me more anxious than normal. Will another two weeks make a difference? Nice video by the way. Thanks
Oh no that’s gotta be frustrating! It’s POSSIBLE that another 2 weeks could make a difference, but maybe it’s just not doing what it’s supposed to for you :/ I’d definitely talk to your doc about it though so maybe you can try something else in another couple of weeks 🤷♀️ but I’m wishing you the best of luck and hope you feel less anxious!
@@thejackieevans thanks Jacqueline. Spoke to doc and she said to see how it goes for another two weeks and if not maybe try something else. Let’s see what happens. My fingers are crossed. Thank you foe the thoughtful reply x
@@computerworksuk How are you doing now?
Why do we get such bad brain fog when starting this medication? How long did yours last before it started becoming less terrible?
Hi there! Do you take the medication In the mornings? Thanks. 😊
hi Daniel! i do now! I used to take it at night, but I find that I am less forgetful when I take it in the morning
Citalopram y Escitalopram viene siendo lo mismo?? Escitalopram no me sentó nada bien
hi Javi! I am not sure what escitalopram is :(
I know im jumping in late to this blog, I just didn't know where to turn to see how this medicine works, I had to stop my 10mg dose due to the panic episodes getting worst for about a week, scared the crap out of me so I stopped taking it.
I just starded Citalopram yesterday and I feel something in my cest, it s hard to breathe, so I take xanax, I have tinnitus in my ears which is part of the side effects... I really hope I can be better than this, because it is even worse
Hi Mariangela! I am SO sorry you are having to deal with all of that :( has it gotten any better??
I remember it being very hard to breathe the week before I started the meds, and when I get reaaaaallly stressed or anxious it happens, but then that's my signal that I need to do something to take care of myself (go to therapy, journal, rest, sleep, etc) but idk what yours may be caused by.
Im wishing you the best and hope you are feeling better!
@@thejackieevans Hi Jacqueline 😊 It was hard to breathe at the beginning of the cure, it was the medicine, today is the first day of the complite cure, 10 drops. I m getting used to it... it requires patience... THANK YOU !!! ❤
Thanks for sharing :) I wanted to know if you experienced weight gain? I’m afraid for that but I know I need this med
Hi Emily! I did experience weight gain. And while it’s frustrating, it’s SO worth it. I think the weight gain has come from my appetite increasing from the medication. I’m trying to start eating smaller, more frequent meals bc I get way too hungry between meals
How much weight gain and how far in from starting it did you experience weight gain? Is it preventable? I really don’t want to experience this. I’m on day 5. Also feeling kind of soul less and tired. But sleep is good.
What is the best time to take this medication? I’m just wondering.
Everyone is different! I took mine in the mornings for a very long time and in the last several mo this switched to taking it right before bed. I think that’s helped with my restless legs a bit!
Hey are you still on them? I'm 3 weeks in .
I’m on day 3, I can’t watch this video until I know.. is it a positive outcome? I’m already so scared.
Hi Sian! I was so scared too! You are definitely not alone in feeling that. Honestly the first week was the hardest for me. And it took about 5 to 6 weeks for me to feel like myself but after that I felt so good again!! Then life got stressful probably six months ago or so and I increased my medication so now I’m at 40 mg and doing really well. There is definitely hope! What are you mostly scared of? It not working?
@@thejackieevans thanks for much for replying! I’m mainly scared of the side effects & boy have I got them🥴 I’m on day 4 now and the past 2 days have been such a challenge but I’m holding on to the hope the side effects will pass & by Christmas I’ll be feeling like my old self. I’m so glad it’s working for you ❤️ I appreciate you commenting back. Xxx
@@SianGreevesxxx Are you feeling better any now? x
@@forest_goblinn hey! Unfortunately citalopram wasn’t a good match for me, I stopped taking them a week in but I do not regret it. They worked and helped my anxiety massively but I had awful side effects. But please do not let you put that off! There’s so many amazing medications that can help ❤️
Thank you that's so helpful
Hi I’m on day 10 at 10mg totally got ride of my repentive thoughts but I just had a panic attack not that long ago I usually don’t get those how do you know a medication is for you before you get to far into it.
Oh I am so sorry! Panic attacks are NOT fun. I still have them every once in a while but they aren’t nearly as scary as they used to be. I’d definitely have an open talk with your doctor. It took me several weeks to feel better but it’s different for everyone. I know this isn’t accessible to everyone, but therapy is REALLY helping me so much. I couldn’t have made it to therapy without medication so the combination of those is good for me. But again everyone is different. I’m sorry if that wasn’t very helpful! But I hope you find what works best for soon! Best of luck to you!!
@@thejackieevans thank you hope you doing well to I think it’s just my body adjusting.
hey.. did you experience shakiness/tremors? I'm on week 1 and I'm suffering. I can't even hold a pen.
Hi Aviwe! I did not experience any shakiness or tremors but I think the side effects are different for everyone. Have you talk to your doctor about these yet? I think it would definitely be worth it. And if it makes you feel any better the first week for me was definitely the hardest! It could mean that you need more time on the medication or that you need a different medication. That’s got to be really frustrating though I’m sorry!
@@thejackieevans thank you so much. I'll talk to my Dr about it. 💖
Hey are you still answering questions here?
I'm on 10mg
Thank you ❤
How are you now?
Hi Jac, I am also on citalopram treatment. Day 10 now. Also having many terrible side effect feeling the anxiety is even getting worse especially very poor sleep. Did you sleep well before med? May I know how long you could return to normal good sleep since medication? Did the change happen suddenly one day or gradually (unnoticeably)? Thanks.
u need to Updose if still didn't feel nothing
@@stripecatflippangitnamecha8721 i have justed changed to pristiq 50mg. Now it's day 3. I started from 25mg half pill two weeks before. No serious side effect so far. Palpitation and slightly poorer sleep only.
How are you now?are you still on the citalopram
I’m doing reaaaally well mentally :) still on the Citalopram (40mg) but I’m going to start to taper down to 20 mg soon I think
@@thejackieevans so good to hear that you doing well on it ,I'm very inspired by your story I'm also on citalopram hopefully I'll start feeling better too soon.
can this help with grief of a seperation such as panic attack and deep depression? ,please help I feel suicidal
Hi Russ! How’re you doing?
It helped with my panic attacks and depression, but the best help was pairing this medication WITH a Licensed therapist that I still see once a week. Everyone is different though with how the medication affects them.
But whatever crap you are dealing with right now, I know it’s gotta be SO SO SO hard. I’ve been suicidal in the past. It freaking sucks. But I promise you that feeling you’re feeling won’t last forever! For me, it took a LOT of work to get out of that depressive hole, but holy moly ITS WORTH IT. keep fighting!!! You are strong! And ask for help ❤️❤️❤️ such a great step even reaching out on this video! That’s not always easy to do.
@@thejackieevans Not doing well at all.
Suffering from grief of a relationship.
my anxiety becomes sooo bad and just getting out of bed is hard.
I hear you Russ, I'm in exactly the same situation, recent break up, just can't get over it, accept it, I really wanted to get through it naturally but the suicidal thoughts backed me in to a corner so got to the point where it was do or die. Been on this medication for 3 days now, feel zoned out but I'm still here so I suppose that's a positive.
@@adamfuz has it helped you that much?
@@russellconstant1202 it's been a rough 10 days, mornings are still tough, I seem to be laying in bed longer but slightly zoned out instead of a deep depression, although it's still there, it's intensity has eased slightly but very slightly.
Has anyone experienced dilated pupils when on this medication. My pupils are super dilated and they hurt sometime
Oh interesting!! I have not experienced that but that sounds like something you should definitely check with your doctor about. I hope you’re doing okay!!
I have sore eyes and blurry vision with it
I tried it for the first time today and my pupils were also dilated lol
is it true overtime the medicine stop working?
I started this medication last night. Only had 1 10mg pill and I’ve been very nauseous since I woke up this morning..any suggestions?
Hi Rose, we are at the same point on this journey (started last night). Would love to have someone to keep in contact with over the next few weeks to compare experiences and encouragement. Please let me know if you are interested.
@@karentf I’ve started today with this tablet but I got put on because of my anxiety and my continuous throwing up with the slight feeling of being anxious so I hope these won’t cause me to throw up haha! Although I have been prescribed anti sickness tablets along side these to stop my throwing up although my doctor thinks the main issue is the anxiety. Of course I don’t know your story but if the nausea and sickness is continuing maybe re visit your doctor and ask about pills that can help with this. Ill let u know in the near future if any positive effects have happened to me while taking these. What’s ur story? If u don’t mind me asking.
Hi Rose! I am so sorry you're dealing with nausea on top of any anxiety or depression. How is it going now? Is it any better? Have you found anything that works for you?
@@karentf hi I’d love to!
@@thejackieevans hi Jacqueline, thank you for checking on me! I’m currently taking 20mg propranolol daily and 30mg of citalopram and the nausea is gone I feel much better😌I was having 5 panic attacks a day, many thoughts flying around my head all at once, I always had a critical voice in my head and jumped at the smallest things. I was terrified of everyone, my whole body would go weak, my heart would almost beat so fast I felt like it might explode and I’d shake uncontrollably and ended up agoraphobic.. I overthought everything, worried more than I should and neglected myself by not showering much, not eating much and much more.. I spent over a year in my bed not feeling like I could function and then once I started the propranolol (beta blocker) and the side affects wore off, every single one of those problems went away! After 20 years of suffering. I now laugh and smile and go out happily, I eat, sleep well and shower, clean and function a lot more. The moment that all my anxiety left me, and I realised.. well I sobbed for 3 hours straight with happiness. What worries me is I’ve been through ultimate hell in my life and I’ve been begging all kinds of doctors to listen to me, take me seriously and help me.. yet they have only now helped me because I didn’t ask, I demanded it. You see.. when I was 5 years old I found my mum passed away.. she ended her life due to her mental health and I made sure to remind the doctors that I too have a child and do NOT want her growing up without her mum and they HAD to help me. I put my foot down and demanded it and I’m so freaking glad! I watched videos on UA-cam about propranolol before taking it and I’m glad i did. Many people said it pays off to keep going and the side affects will wear off. Im so glad I listened. I feel more free than I ever have. Absolute miracle medication to say the least!💖
Does it affect sexual functions !?
It can cause decreased sex drive for some people
antidepressants mostly boost seratonin to help level ya brain out on the downside it messes with dopemine which is where your sex drive and libido come from. I've been on celexa for 5 weeks now only felt dizzy and nausea first 2 days but my sex drive has gone from 100% down to 20% so with all drugs there is always side effects it's a case of trading in a sex life for a more stable brain problem is some people come off these drugs and end up with PSSD which is never told to people by doctors so am hoping i dont get effected by this when i finally come off this drug
I believe that's a possibility! From my experience, I have a strong sex drive now, but didn't when I first started taking the medication (but it was down because of the depression anyway) I'm sure it's different for everyone and changes throughout time
Hi 👋 hope you are well did cause weight gain as that is my only concern thank you 🇬🇧
Hi!! I have gained a bit of weight unfortunately. But it's definitely worth my mental health
Jacqueline Cawthon thank you so much
Stuart Tigwell you are very welcome :)
I lost weight. I use food for anxiety and to cope.
Im gommin off now from 20mg to 10mg 6weks now and still be sick ass hell its sooo hard if you commin off please be realllyyy slowwww your nervessymthem is compleet off for longg timeee
Ugh I’ve heard coming off them is miserable 😭 not looking forward to it. Buuut that’s gotta be exciting to try to come off them! I hope you are doing well! Good luck! And please keep me updated if you want!
@@thejackieevans yess i wass verry sick for weeks and it was getting whurse so now im not on the liquid form anneymoore but 10mg tablet en all the systeems are gone now in 2 days so if you are on the liquid remember its can be also the liquid form That makes you sick
Hello Jacque
I was recently given Celexa for my symptoms,
but the strongest effect or side-effect I've felt has been the brain fog you mentioned. It's extremely uncomfortable. Prior to this, my doctors have given me a lot of other anti-anxiety drugs. None of them help. None of them improve my mood. I've only been on Celexa for a week, but I thought I'd have felt better by now. I'm frightened. Nothing is helping. Nothing. What on earth should I do?
I’m so sorry you’ve had to deal with all that!! Just The brain fog is so frustrating. Mine finally went away after about 4-6 weeks on Citalopram though. I’m still on it right now (but increased it to 40mg) and am doing SO much better. I know the first few weeks of taking the medicine is AWFUL! Do you think it’s possible for you to keep taking it for 4-6 weeks to see how you feel? If it’s really too miserable for that I’d definitely check back in with your doctor. I’m sure it is stressful and scary right now, but something will work for you. There’s light at the end of the tunnel. You’ve got this!!! You’re so much stronger than your anxiety, I promise!
@@thejackieevans You're so kind, Jacque!
Hey there. I’m also a week in right now and getting the terrible brain fog and it does get frightening. Did it get better for you?
Libido sucks with it
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God the Father loves you so much that He sent Holy and Sinless Jesus (His Holy Son) to earth to be born of a virgin. He grew up and died on a cross for our sins. He was in the tomb for 3 days, then Father God raised Jesus Christ (Y'shua) to Life! He appeared to people and went back to Heaven. We must receive Jesus sincerely to be God's childJohn 1:12. "But as many as received Him, to them He gave power to become the sons of God, even to them that BELIEVE on HIS name." That is great news! Will you sincerely receive Holy, Lord Jesus into your life today?
No thanks.
Its my 3rd day taking them and im terrified
That’s totally understandable! I was too :( hopefully they work for you ❤️ if not though, something will help! Wishing you so much luck with them!!
@@thejackieevans thank you so much 💚
@@l1bra_m00n3 you’re welcome :) ❤️
Sonia, how are you now?
@@l1bra_m00n3 Hi Sonia, how did it go for you?
Hello friends take ST John daily is good I try help me a lot
Jesus is the answer he is the true healer and the God tat created you and shed his blood on the cross for you please give him a chance.
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So you’re telling me that the one who created everything (so also depression) is also the person who can heal it?… So why create it in the first place?
Jesus wouldn't be allowed in modern America
Doesn't exist
erm, what's citalopram? Don't tell me you didn't take God-fearing Republican *ANAFRANIL* 😆thank you for your review.
no, Anafranil is a different drug than Citalopram. Citalopram is the generic form of Celexa and is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
The moral of the story is: don't get pregnant.
You mean don’t have sex? Bc that’s the only SURE way to not get pregnant.
@@thejackieevans there are countless ways of contraception, abortion is the final exit.
@@Q5w7 there are no contraceptions that are 100% though. Many people get pregnant on birth control of all kinds. I personally know several people that this happened to
ssri drugs killed my 16 yo son
Can I ask how
Can I contact you