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Posted 2/4/2013 7:38 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Im new to the website.

My issue is, Ive been on Cipralex (20mgs) for around 5 and a half weeks. I must admit its been a godsend for the most part. However, yesterday I started getting my old pangs of guilt again and obsessive thoughts going around in my head which I cant seem to shake.

Is this normal, I mean is it normal to have off days such as these?
Posted 2/4/2013 9:29 AM (GMT 0)
Hi J2478,

Welcome to the depression forum. I am glad that you have joined us.

You could need an adjustment on your medication, maybe an increase, or maybe to add something to it. But remember, not everyday is going to be perfect. Though this is something I would mention to the prescribing doc incase you need an adjustment. Sometimes after awhile we need to tweek the medicaiton a little. Then usually you are good for awhile.

Talk to your doc and let us know what happens. Keep us posted. I hope that you feel better soon.

Take care,

Hugs, Karen
Posted 2/4/2013 9:45 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Karen for yr reply, wasnt expecting one so quickly!

Im currently in Afghanistan and wont be home on leave for another few weeks, but Im due to see the doc while Im home. I just assumed, as Ive been great up until this point, that it was just an off day or 2?
Posted 2/4/2013 9:54 AM (GMT 0)
I hope that is all it is. I am glad you will be seeing the doc soon though so you can make sure as to what is going on. Hang in there. Keep posting, it really does help.

I am up super early this morning, so I was able to respond to your post right away today. If the medication alone isn't going to work, there are many combinations that you can have. I added a mood stabilizer which works really well for me. There was a little weight gain, but that happens. Best wishes to you.

Hugs, Karen
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