[Josie Sullivan]

Well i saw my GP today. We talked and i have been given some Citalopram. Whatever that is . I felt so ashamed being in there talking with the GP and being given this. But at the same time vindicated as well after all the flak given by my former friends. I guess i have made a start...

[gimmeice]

((((((((((((( Josie Sullivan ))))))))))))))))))))

It's always so hard to take that first step but you have done it so be proud of yourself.
If you would like to learn more about your med you can click on the drugs tab at the top of the page and search for it, there is a lot of handy information there.

[Rohag]

Good Day, Josie Sullivan! Citalopram is the generic name of Celexa, the trade name for an antidepressant (AD) drug of the SSRI class. You can read about it at PC or many other places on the Web.

Here's PC's general article on Antidepressant Medications.

Keep in mind that AD meds generally take some time (several weeks) to reach full effectiveness for most people. Also, because we're talking brain chemistry, effects can be highly individual. What works for one depressive may be totally wrong for another. Hopefully, you'll start to feel some relief soon. If not, don't give up. Keep track of suspected effects and side effects and inform your GP. You've got to work together as a team.

Best wishes for success!

PS: Gimmeice beat me to it...

[Berries]

Good for you for facing your fears and talking with your GP!!!!!!

http://www.medicinenet.com/citalopram/article.htm

Here is a link I found for you about citalopram.

I hope this med helps. But if it doesn't, don't be afraid to say so and try something else.

[Josie Sullivan]

Thank you everyone. I was so nervous sitting there in the doctors office, i felt my heart was about to rip out Ailen style !!! But i had to see this through. I dont want this blasted depression hanging over me anymore !! Will keep you posted on developments!

[Lost71]

Hey ((((Josie))) ...Just saw this thread but just wanted to say...really proud of you, that was a hard step to make. Well done, hun!

[Josie Sullivan]

Originally Posted by Lost71

Hey ((((Josie))) ...Just saw this thread but just wanted to say...really proud of you, that was a hard step to make. Well done, hun!

Thank you so much. I would rather have sat a Maths exam than have to say what i did today! Give me logarathims anyday !!! But i never run away from something once i decide to do it. Otherwise i would not be true to myself.

[justfloating]

((((((((Josie)))))))))

The first time I saw my doctor about my depression, I was terrified. I had no idea what to expect. Now, just over a year later, I rarely experience depression symptoms and when I do, they aren't anywhere near as bad as they once were. It's a long road, but you just took your first steps, so good for you! Keep us posted on how you're doing.

[Josie Sullivan]

Well my former friends are at the moment engaging in a smear campaign against me on the net. It really is most upsetting. Once the charity walk is over i think things will get easier. But they are doing everything they can think of to make me stay away. But i am not going to let their smear campaign stop me from doing my own thing. I WILL do this. But this time next year i hope their names and actions will be a distant memory.

Thank God there are such friendly people here who genuinely understand.

[depressedalaskan]

((((Josie Sullivan)))) Job Well Done!!!! Hugs for your day..

[Lost71]

Originally Posted by Josie Sullivan

Well my former friends are at the moment engaging in a smear campaign against me on the net. It really is most upsetting. Once the charity walk is over i think things will get easier. But they are doing everything they can think of to make me stay away. But i am not going to let their smear campaign stop me from doing my own thing. I WILL do this. But this time next year i hope their names and actions will be a distant memory.

Thank God there are such friendly people here who genuinely understand.

Don't you let them get you down, hun! You are a beautiful human being who deserves better than childish friends. You hang in there, babe, things will get better!

[Josie Sullivan]

Thank you. One of my former friends is bi polar and would have thought she would be more understanding and not call people a liar when "comming out" with depression. Anyway she sank to a new low last nightr by pretending to text another person about giving away a gift i gave her to another friend. I think that is so mean and below belt. She may be ill but there is no excuse for that sort of behaviour which is so clearly childish and below the belt. Grrrr !

My real life friends were right, i am better off without them, they clearly have no concept of what friendship is about. I have found more understanding, support and love on this forum than they could ever muster !! Thank you for that.