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Sep 02, 2011, 06:07 PM
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At my lowest point now. Dont even think the doc can help me. have severe feelings of worthlessness this evening. i hate myself.
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Sep 02, 2011, 07:40 PM
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(((nerdosaurus))) I'm so sorry to hear you are feeling so down tonight. Hang in there. Can you call a helpline and chat for a while? Please hang on until you can see the doctor. We're here to listen too...
Crisis hotline: 800-273-8255
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 nerdosaurus, Shadow-world
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Sep 03, 2011, 06:09 AM
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Hi Nerdosaurus,
are you feeling any better? I very much hope so! Did you manage to talk to anyone as Elana05 suggested? Hugs from Shadow-world 
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Sep 03, 2011, 11:27 AM
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I went to the doctor this morning and he gave me citalopram and set me up with a counsillor. But I'm worried about the side effects of the drug they seem quite bad.
Feeling better than I did last night, I have severe ups and downs. |
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Sep 03, 2011, 12:47 PM
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I'm glad you're getting some help! It's also fantastic that they organise counselling so quickly for you!
I probably shouldn't give drug advice, as I'm not a pharmacist and drugs have slightly different effects on different people, but I can comment on Citalopram: Citalopram is one of the newer (relatively) speaking SSRIs, which target the serotonin receptors specifically, which means that side effects are minimal if you have any at all. I've been on Citalopram for almost ten years (with a short break earlier this year) and I've found that the tablets work well insofar as they hold the worst off and I have no side effects from them whatsoever! Saying this, you'll probably have a few minor side effects for the first few days or week such as more difficulty in sleeping, feeling a bit dazed and / or tired and possibly a bit nauseous but they vanish after a week at the latest in my experience. Personally, I'd think that the benefits definitely outweigh having a few side effects for a few days, but obviously monitor if you react to them slightly differently with your doctor. I'd definitely give it a go. They tend to work pretty quickly: although it takes a few weeks until they unfold their full effect, you tend to feel calmer almost instantly after taking them. Good luck and keep posting, Nerdosaurus! |
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