anxiety /citalopram/giving in

Been off anxiety meds for years. I take natural stuff but do sent seem to do the job. I'm so anxious and nervous and always feel like I'm gonna puke! I tried escitalopram but that gave me anxiety! I have citalopram now but afraid to take it cause of this. My question,, think I can take half the citalopram at first? To mild out the anxiety? Would that even help? I don't understand, I took lexapro with no problems like this! Please help!!!

I don't have any personal experience with antidepressants, by I have done a lot of research on them. Some people do start out on a lower dosage and this does work for some to lessen the start up effects. But I do think most people have some sort of start up effects, but you probably know that from your past experiences. I wish I could help you, but you just will not know until you try it. Do you have xanax (or another benzo) to use for anxiety while starting this medication?

I see a family doctor. He's given me a 7.5 mg of benzo but that doesn't seem to knock the anxiety off. Think it's OK to take the benzo with the citalopram? I cant get lexapro any longer cause my insurance stopped covering it and I can't afford it out of pocket. This is consuming me. I just tried to drive to work and couldn't make it down the road , turned around ,,came home. I'm on the verge of losing all

Anxiety can absolutely cause nausea, so can starting new meds. Call your doctor today since you're home. Only they can advise you.

Also, I'm very sorry you had to turn around an come home. We have all done that before. I know it may not comfort you right now but know you're not alone. Anxiety does this to us.

Please call your doctor and ask them your questions. Come back here for supper anytime bc we have a been in your shoes.

Hugs,
Lisa

Praying right now!

Advice- try and stay busy and not *think* about how you may be feeling as you start the med. your anxiety could be increased just worrying about what you THINK you may feel. Seriously, go paint your shudders or something

Praying & sending love!
Lisa

You're very welcome John.

Fabulous news about the therapy appt! If you didn't find a psychiatrist today, the therapist could likely give you a referral for one.

Best wishes!

Lisa

Made it halfway to work, couldn't make it. Back home

Why is this happening to me, why am I only almost OK at home?!?!?!?!

Wish i had something positive to say except maybe your not alone on this one .... :-(

John,

I know this sounds painful, but you got to give it a little bit of time. Worst thing to say to someone with anxiety, I know. But sometimes the more you rush it, the more frustrated you become and that seems to worsen the situation. I am so sorry you are feeling this way. A lot of us have been there. I'm the meantime, use the benzo you were prescribed while waiting for the celexa to kick in. Shouldn't be too much longer:) Hope your day gets better.

Its difficult isnt it.... And the more you here people who dont what its like tell you to get on with it or get a grip the more isolated you feel.... Like today for me is a bad day woke from what little sleep i had as ive got a toothache which i cant go to the dentist as i cant bring myself to leave the house.. Feel sick to my pit with nerves, paranoid iam cracking up and feel guilty for not being '' normal " then to top it of my mam turns up tells me to pull myself together and get in the bath.... If it was only that simple.... Sooooo fed up, but if its any consolation i know what you are going through... Hang in there so they say x

Its ok ive never opened up to anyone about it much tull now and it kind of helps... Just knowing your not the only one...iam always available to talk.. Even if its a miserable convo or an up lifting .. P,s checked your fb out not sure if its yours though if it is pretty cool pics..

Sent message to you on fb other folder let me know if you got it