Originally Posted by
Mountain Goatess
Citalopram has certainly worked for me. About 6 months ago I could not see a way forward in life, was in a very dark and strange place, did not recognise myself and was so unhappy. I am now able to go to bed and go to sleep straight away (most nights). Do not have the terrible thoughts I was having. Do not have the awful anxiety and panic attacks. Then, I was so embarrassed and ashamed of what was wrong with me. Now, I can talk about things without bursting into tears. I can go out, I can socialise with my best friends, do normal activities without shaking and going into cold sweats. I have returned back to work after having 5 months off on sick, something I thought I would never be able to do again!
I have had counselling which did help in some ways, it wasn't really for me, ultimately, it's the Citalopram that has helped. I am enjoying life again and looking forward....yipeeee!
One thing I will say is that it does kind of 'numb' ones emotions, so coming off it may open up new problems for me. But at least now I am strong enough again to deal with things.
I have opened myself up again on this forum....bad move I know! But to any of you that feel the need to argue or criticise my words, my actions, my feelings...well don't bother...I am in a good place right now and I don't need YOU!
To all of my friends out there....realling looking forward to spending some time in the hills with you :wink:
Oh, and to John the Baptist...wishing you happier times ahead...hope you find the answers xxx
From your posts on here regarding the alcohol and now this, it certainly seems from this outsiders point of view that you are in the right place to move forwards and upwards. I have heard from people about quitting smoking (for example) that you have to *want* to quit, and I think depression and associated stuff is similar. Not that that makes it easy, but wanting things to improve and facing the right direction is a bloody good start.
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