Sonia009: Citalopram discontinuation/reinstatement

[Kat66]

Maybe the anaesthesia was something wd made you sensitive to? We can be sensitised to all kinds of stuff we weren’t before all this. Lots of symptoms, sorry you’re suffering. Your husband too, still won’t acknowledge what’s happening to him? Does the dog walking help?

Ill post an update on my page.

Hang in there!

[Sonia009]

46 minutes ago, Kat66 said:

Maybe the anaesthesia was something wd made you sensitive to? We can be sensitised to all kinds of stuff we weren’t before all this. Lots of symptoms, sorry you’re suffering. Your husband too, still won’t acknowledge what’s happening to him? Does the dog walking help?

Ill post an update on my page.

Hang in there!

@Kat66 Just got back from dog walking when I saw your email. It helps but it's not easy, heart pounding away when I'm out, not enjoying it as I should but I have good moments too if I briefly see someone to talk to. I think I worry about feeling ill when I'm out and not being able to cope, in short anxiety. My dog walker on holiday this week so have had to make the effort, twice today, my husband took him once also. My husband still getting dizziness, balance issues too, I think it's getting through to him that it could be withdrawal but our doctors say it should be out of his system by now so he's still doubtful😏. Good to hear from you. I'll take a peep at your thread.😊🙏

[Sonia009]

Hi, here I am with another migraine, should have know it was coming two days ago when I felt so cold I had to go to bed in the day with a hot water bottle. It's ramped up my withdrawal symptoms for sure. Symptoms are so similar to withdrawal, flu like, light and sound sensitivity, neck stiffness and pain, ringing in ears, vertigo and dizziness, balance issues, nasal congestion, mood changes, anxiety, depression, exhaustion - the list goes on. It's a no wonder withdrawal symptoms have ramped up. I must be around 14 weeks now on 0.4 mg Citalopram and around 10 months since reinstating to 0.5 mg. I don't feel any better on it, worse if anything. I get headaches, muzziness, dizziness for up to 3 hours after taking it. I thought reinstating would alleviate symptoms but it doesn't seem to be happening for me.😏 Not sure what to think, tempted to give it a miss for a day or two.🤔 I know I tried it before and had to give in but time is going on and I'm getting nowhere. It's like one step forward and two steps backwards. I want to drive my car but just don't feel that I can. Best wishes to all.🙏😊

[BaccatePlayer]

1 minute ago, Sonia009 said:

tempted to give it a miss for a day or two.🤔

There's a reason a topic called "Never skip your dose" exists. You know you're fragile now, think of the adventure with tooth removal. Best to play it safe if not much is there to win, right?

2 minutes ago, Sonia009 said:

It's like one step forward and two steps backwards.

Feeling the same. I suppose we all do at times. Windows and waves. Hope you'll eventually go down to 0 and regain your life, but at least I hope you can hold and have a happy Christmas with your family this time.

[Sonia009]

30 minutes ago, BaccatePlayer said:

There's a reason a topic called "Never skip your dose" exists. You know you're fragile now, think of the adventure with tooth removal. Best to play it safe if not much is there to win, right?

Feeling the same. I suppose we all do at times. Windows and waves. Hope you'll eventually go down to 0 and regain your life, but at least I hope you can hold and have a happy Christmas with your family this time.

@BaccatePlayer Thank you. Just feeling so crappy right now, frustrated and demoralised😒. You are going through a lot yourself yet you still find the time to respond with wisdom. Sometimes I just like to vent, makes me feel better. I hope you are feeling a little better. 🙏😊

 

[mariamisery]

@Sonia009Sorry to know you are not doing good. I  feel that with situations like this it is more difficult for females. For me it is hard living like this from day to day. I believe we will heal but  meanwhile how to process getting through each day. How do you process and cope with getting through?  Thank you 

[Sonia009]

1 hour ago, mariamisery said:

@Sonia009Sorry to know you are not doing good. I  feel that with situations like this it is more difficult for females. For me it is hard living like this from day to day. I believe we will heal but  meanwhile how to process getting through each day. How do you process and cope with getting through?  Thank you 

@mariamisery@mariamiseryHi, so sorry to hear you're still suffering. How do I process and cope?🤔 Just got to get on with it, I still have to cook and clean, walk the dog etc. It's probably the same for you. Thankfully I don't work unlike some who don't have a choice even though they feel horrible like us.

This morning I walked my dog and just felt so awful, dizzy, balance off, migraine. My dog needed his walk, my husband couldn't take him, he was asleep after being awake all night with his insomnia. At times like this I keep reminding myself that it is just withdrawal and temporary and that helps to reassure me.  On really bad days when symptoms take over, I try to pace myself and do only what  needs to be done. Take care.🙏😊
 

[mariamisery]

It should be over but thus nagging  emotionally feeling that is hitting me so strong daily. Thinking it is my nervous system that is deregulated. Wish I knew for sure.Yes life must go on. Hoping we get  a break soon. This is very challenging. 

[Sonia009]

11 hours ago, mariamisery said:

It should be over but thus nagging  emotionally feeling that is hitting me so strong daily. Thinking it is my nervous system that is deregulated. Wish I knew for sure.Yes life must go on. Hoping we get  a break soon. This is very challenging. 

@mariamisery It's just another symptom that will take its course, just like the time you had breathing issues, that passed with time. It is challenging for sure but try not to let it drag you down.🙏😊