Anyone ever been diagnosed depression??

I went doctors today..

I told him my problems, feeling down. Anxiety when in public places. I got a little upset which I think made me come across to him more worse than I actually am.

He prescribed me 20mg Citalopram Hydrobromide
 
Johnnytoxic said:
I went doctors today..

I told him my problems, feeling down. Anxiety when in public places. I got a little upset which I think made me come across to him more worse than I actually am.

He prescribed me 20mg Citalopram Hydrobromide
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"Citalopram" did he warn you of the possibility of side effects like limp willy lol that scared me when i tried it:eek:.
 
Johnnytoxic said:
I went doctors today..

I told him my problems, feeling down. Anxiety when in public places. I got a little upset which I think made me come across to him more worse than I actually am.

He prescribed me 20mg Citalopram Hydrobromide
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yup that's what I'm on, was on it for 6 months, now on 10mg.

don't expect miracles from it straight away, takes a few weeks to start "working".

Hope things improve, try and keep active and do things you enjoy.


Johnnytoxic said:
Noo he didnt mention that. Im just reading the side affects. Im not liking what I see. Oh my

Tank what did you think of them?
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just remember, they have to put *ALL* side effects down that people suffer while testing this drug. It doesnt mean you will get them


My sense of taste changed, i yawn a lot, i was tired a few hours after taking them, had a metal like taste in mouth, and had issues with sex too (couldnt be botherd with it when i had the chance...)
 
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^TANK^ said:
You dont have depression thats for sure;).
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You can tell that from 10 words :p

What I mean is, if it something that you yourself are not aware of in many cases, how can you pull yourself off to the Doc's. It is more obvious if it is affecting other people.
 
Very poignant thread, and interesting to see the varied members who suffer from it. I battled with depresseion during a dark time in my life due to numerous factors, but I managed to get over it largely through force of will, finding the right job, getting closer to family etc etc. I have dark things that still lurk in the recesses of my mind but for the most part they are kept well in check.
 
Johnnytoxic said:
I went doctors today..

I told him my problems, feeling down. Anxiety when in public places. I got a little upset which I think made me come across to him more worse than I actually am.

He prescribed me 20mg Citalopram Hydrobromide
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I've been on Citalopram Hydrobromide for about a year now, and luckily suffered no side effects.

A few years ago I was put on Fluoxatine (sp?), and that gave me TERRIBLE nausea.

Anyway, the Citalopram does help "take the edge off" most of the time - however I've been told (and noticed myself) that it makes me a bit of a zombie. I end up not really thinking much of anything - apathetic if you will. Whereas if I forget to put in my repeat perscription and go without them for a week, according to the Mrs. it's like living with The Incredible Hulk.
 
Pestilence said:
I've been on Citalopram Hydrobromide for about a year now, and luckily suffered no side effects.

A few years ago I was put on Fluoxatine (sp?), and that gave me TERRIBLE nausea.

Anyway, the Citalopram does help "take the edge off" most of the time - however I've been told (and noticed myself) that it makes me a bit of a zombie. I end up not really thinking much of anything - apathetic if you will. Whereas if I forget to put in my repeat perscription and go without them for a week, according to the Mrs. it's like living with The Incredible Hulk.
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Did you start on 20mg? I'm quite worried about all these side effects people mention.
 
20mg is a pretty standard starting dose. there is also room to increase from that if necessary. Give them a bit of time and see how it goes. Don't worry about side effects until/if you get them. If you do then stop them and go back to your GP and they can try something else.
 
Richdog said:
Very poignant thread, and interesting to see the varied members who suffer from it. I battled with depresseion during a dark time in my life due to numerous factors, but I managed to get over it largely through force of will, finding the right job, getting closer to family etc etc. I have dark things that still lurk in the recesses of my mind but for the most part they are kept well in check.
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Thats very coincidental as I was just about to type something similar. Its all going well now though. The main thing is knowing youre not alone to battle it. keeping good ties and bonds with friends and family can make a huge difference. Its interesting to see how many people on here have suffered with it and openly admit to it.
 
Johnnytoxic said:
Did you start on 20mg? I'm quite worried about all these side effects people mention.
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Seems we are in a similar boat :eek:

I also went to the docs today, been feeling exhausted, antsy, bad tempered, cba attitude to everything, sleepy and tired as well as stomach ache and loss of appetite. Really good doc, was in there a good 30 minutes, walked out with Citalopram, 10mg each day for the first week then double that for the second week until further notice.

Plus two weeks off work, can't be too bad :)
 
Baz said:
Seems we are in a similar boat :eek:

I also went to the docs today, been feeling exhausted, antsy, bad tempered, cba attitude to everything, sleepy and tired as well as stomach ache and loss of appetite. Really good doc, was in there a good 30 minutes, walked out with Citalopram, 10mg each day for the first week then double that for the second week until further notice.

Plus two weeks off work, can't be too bad :)
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My most recent episode had me off work for a month. They actually weren't convinced that I was going to come back. Working in IT support, or indeed any kind of customer-facing role, must be the worst possible occupation when you're suffering from clinical depression.

Citalopram certainly appears to be one of the best medications so far, as I and others really can tell a difference when I've been sticking to it.

From KittensCake's post, I guess we can say to AVOID Fluoxetine if your doctor attempts to give you it. It is NOT a nice medicine!
 
I also thought I'd post as to the usefulness of seeking therapy. I found it was absolutely useless.

When I was first diagnosed with clinical depression, I was put into therapy. Basically, I was paying a therapist to chat with them for an hour every other day just like I would chat with my mates. It really didn't help at all.

The only positive thing they did was to get to lay out my problems in front of me, and have me talk them over. I learned after one session that I could do this myself, and so quit therapy and pretty much learned to deal with situations myself. After 6 years I had a massive relapse but I reckon that 6 years was a hell of a good time to go without requiring medication or third-party intervention.

Overall, I'd say only bother with cognitive therapy treatment via a psychiatrist if you don't have any close friends or a partner who can understand and help you with this. Medication provided via your GP can provide the backbone to this and help lighten things, but for the love of god don't waste your time opposite some quack who's being paid for doing what good mates will do for free.
 
Im off to the doctors this morning, All week i have been feeling anxious (Like before you get on a roller coaster but all the time!) have had chest pain and panic attacks. spent the best part of yesterday crying my eyes out for no reason. wish me luck :(
 
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