Comments on: Citalopram http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/ Simple Living... Frugality... Gardening... Cooking From Scratch... Knifty Knitter Projects.. And More. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:16:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Kay/Murfomurf http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/comment-page-1/#comment-10687 Kay/Murfomurf Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:34:07 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/#comment-10687 I'm glad you've found an understanding GP- they're not thick on the ground. I've had the opposite experience with the medications- been on Citalopram for a year- hardly any effect, and then onto Effexor about 6 weeks ago and instantly felt a lot better! I never get side effects that are particularly nasty when I go onto something new, although all the SSRIs give me periodic terrible toe-curling cramps! Funnily enough, a lot less on Effexor than anything previously. I have been pretty non-functional for years and really feel I need to see a shrink again- but the GPs won't refer me. They want me to see a psychologist, but there are none who will see me for the common fee who are not personal friends of mine... I think I might have to lob at Casualty and try my luck. I was really good, working fulltime with only a few wobbles on Prozac for many years, but since it failed, I've never got back to a proper life. I'm too scared to even apply for jobs now, having had so many insulting and hurtful rejections- but I have virtually no income and it's depressing! I’m glad you’ve found an understanding GP- they’re not thick on the ground. I’ve had the opposite experience with the medications- been on Citalopram for a year- hardly any effect, and then onto Effexor about 6 weeks ago and instantly felt a lot better! I never get side effects that are particularly nasty when I go onto something new, although all the SSRIs give me periodic terrible toe-curling cramps! Funnily enough, a lot less on Effexor than anything previously. I have been pretty non-functional for years and really feel I need to see a shrink again- but the GPs won’t refer me. They want me to see a psychologist, but there are none who will see me for the common fee who are not personal friends of mine… I think I might have to lob at Casualty and try my luck. I was really good, working fulltime with only a few wobbles on Prozac for many years, but since it failed, I’ve never got back to a proper life. I’m too scared to even apply for jobs now, having had so many insulting and hurtful rejections- but I have virtually no income and it’s depressing!

]]> By: Trish http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/comment-page-1/#comment-9318 Trish Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:12:12 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/#comment-9318 I hope the new medication continues to help you feel more in control of your life, Lightening. I hope the support and understanding from your new GP is the change you need too... I hope the new medication continues to help you feel more in control of your life, Lightening. I hope the support and understanding from your new GP is the change you need too…

]]> By: furiouscalm http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/comment-page-1/#comment-9291 furiouscalm Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:23:56 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/#comment-9291 Thank you for your post. Somebody else gets the conundrum that is depression medication. For the first time I found one that works ... then made the mistake of thinking "I'm cured!" ... and going back downhill. I didn't have side effects (thanks heavens), but have had bad ones on other medication. I'm slowly increasing it again, and though I don't fully like it, I accept that I will need it for some time. This post gives me comfort, that somebody else understands. Cheers! Thank you for your post. Somebody else gets the conundrum that is depression medication. For the first time I found one that works … then made the mistake of thinking “I’m cured!” … and going back downhill. I didn’t have side effects (thanks heavens), but have had bad ones on other medication. I’m slowly increasing it again, and though I don’t fully like it, I accept that I will need it for some time. This post gives me comfort, that somebody else understands. Cheers!

]]> By: river http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/comment-page-1/#comment-9279 river Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:12:51 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/#comment-9279 It's a relief when a new doctor is just as easy to get on with as the one you've known forever, the trust will come with time. Hubby's Effexor is hiding out in his bedside drawer. After mucking around with his dosage he's decided not to take it at all.....so far, so good...... I hope the Citalopram continues to work well for you. It’s a relief when a new doctor is just as easy to get on with as the one you’ve known forever, the trust will come with time.
Hubby’s Effexor is hiding out in his bedside drawer. After mucking around with his dosage he’s decided not to take it at all…..so far, so good……
I hope the Citalopram continues to work well for you.

]]> By: Sharon http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/comment-page-1/#comment-9277 Sharon Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:59:01 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/#comment-9277 I will continue to remember you in prayer. Try not to look at it as a setback, it's a change in direction, there is more than one way to skin a cat! Not that I would EVER skin a cat. What a horrid thought. Who came up with that saying anyway?....might be going a little off subject here... Anyhoo...praying that you are feeling fabulous so you can thoroughly enjoy your favourite time of year! I will continue to remember you in prayer.

Try not to look at it as a setback, it’s a change in direction, there is more than one way to skin a cat! Not that I would EVER skin a cat. What a horrid thought. Who came up with that saying anyway?….might be going a little off subject here…

Anyhoo…praying that you are feeling fabulous so you can thoroughly enjoy your favourite time of year!

]]> By: Amy http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/comment-page-1/#comment-9276 Amy Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:58:44 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/#comment-9276 Glad to hear your new GP is not too bad, and that you seem to have your meds under control. Glad to hear your new GP is not too bad, and that you seem to have your meds under control.

]]> By: Naomi http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/comment-page-1/#comment-9274 Naomi Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:24:51 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/#comment-9274 W00t! I'm glad your new GP is fairly knowledgeable in this area - many aren't. Anti-depressants are all different, all work on the brain chemistry in different ways. They're weird things! Interestingly, hubby has a bit of experience in this area (taking them, I mean) because he has epilepsy - and the medications tend to overlap somewhat. Great to hear that C seems to be working for you. Fingers crossed it continues. W00t! I’m glad your new GP is fairly knowledgeable in this area - many aren’t. Anti-depressants are all different, all work on the brain chemistry in different ways. They’re weird things! Interestingly, hubby has a bit of experience in this area (taking them, I mean) because he has epilepsy - and the medications tend to overlap somewhat. Great to hear that C seems to be working for you. Fingers crossed it continues.

]]> By: jeanie http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/comment-page-1/#comment-9272 jeanie Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:21:06 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/#comment-9272 How great to have your fears about the new GP put to rest. A little town near to where I grew up got a new GP a while ago. He thought it judicious that he take everyone OFF their medications to see if they needed it. They did. An interesting few months for the little town!! Good luck - I hope that you can enjoy the benefits without too many nasty side-effects. How great to have your fears about the new GP put to rest.

A little town near to where I grew up got a new GP a while ago. He thought it judicious that he take everyone OFF their medications to see if they needed it.

They did.

An interesting few months for the little town!!

Good luck - I hope that you can enjoy the benefits without too many nasty side-effects.

]]> By: PlanningQueen http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/comment-page-1/#comment-9269 PlanningQueen Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:48:41 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/#comment-9269 It sounds like you are feeling much more in control with the new meds Lightening. I hope this continues, so does the support from your new GP. It sounds like you are feeling much more in control with the new meds Lightening. I hope this continues, so does the support from your new GP.

]]> By: lightening http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/comment-page-1/#comment-9268 lightening Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:44:08 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/11/27/citalopram/#comment-9268 Jason - I had hoped to be at a level where I could try more natural methods but I went downhill so quickly that we really didn't have time to even try. Maybe one day... I'm glad you've found something that works for you. Kin - Hopefully he'll hang around - we'll see. Susan - you're more than welcome to contact me privately. If you no longer have my email, you can use the contact form here. Ann - thanks. :) You're rather brave to continue knitting through the warmer months!!! Lynette - that's right. It's important to bring depression out of the shadows and help people see it as a regular medical condition like many others. I'm so glad you were able to find something that worked straight off. I've heard conflicting stories on whether or not we build up a resistance. Some say they have to go stronger and stronger while others remain on the same meds for years. I guess everyone's body is different. Bettina - thanks. :) Jason - I had hoped to be at a level where I could try more natural methods but I went downhill so quickly that we really didn’t have time to even try. Maybe one day… I’m glad you’ve found something that works for you.

Kin - Hopefully he’ll hang around - we’ll see.

Susan - you’re more than welcome to contact me privately. If you no longer have my email, you can use the contact form here.

Ann - thanks. :) You’re rather brave to continue knitting through the warmer months!!!

Lynette - that’s right. It’s important to bring depression out of the shadows and help people see it as a regular medical condition like many others. I’m so glad you were able to find something that worked straight off. I’ve heard conflicting stories on whether or not we build up a resistance. Some say they have to go stronger and stronger while others remain on the same meds for years. I guess everyone’s body is different.

Bettina - thanks. :)

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