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Posted 12/17/2015 12:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hi guys,

I'm new to the forum and could do with talking to people rather than frantically googling things because I'm going to drive myself even more insane turn

I recently had a very stressful time as my boyfriend had a mental breakdown and I myself have found my anxiety levels rising rapidly as I get older (I'm 32) the doctor prescribed me sertaline which I had a REALLY bad reaction to and just recently switched to citalopram. My anxiety seems to come out as anger/snappy/irrational behaviour and massive over reaction. I've been diagnosed with PMDD also which I've been trying to keep in check for years but as I said it's getting worse with age.

Has anyone got any advice or had similar irritability and mood swings with citalopram? I'm on 10mg and I really want to persevere, but as I said with my boyfriend being in an even worse position I don't want to be a hindrance to his recovery.

Arrrrrghhhhh!!

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated X
Posted 12/17/2015 5:02 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Kellie and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of you, and your BF's struggles recently...

...but commend you in your support of him, and your own pro-active approach in getting the help that you need!

How recently did you make the switch in your Rx's?

I ask because start ups can be rough initially. ..with symptoms ironically increasing, before therapeutic levels are reached...and relief is noted.

Use of coping skills can help offset this effect. We have a great Resource section at the top of the main forum page here. Check it out and see if anything looks helpful for you. These are really effective if practiced regularly.

Post anytime with us. We care, understand and support is key!

Talk soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 12/17/2015 8:57 PM (GMT 0)
Hey lovely,
Thankyou for the reply, it's only been a week but because of the low dose and the awful reaction to sertaline I'm a little worried. I haven't heard anyone else complain of anger and moodiness as a side effect but maybe that's just my PMDD...

I'm glad to not be grinding my teeth and committing though I must say! Xx
Posted 12/17/2015 10:11 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum.

Citalopram is a good medication imo but the first few weeks of starting any AD is difficult and and it seems to be the norm for things to get worse before they get better so stick with it if you can.

do have a look at our resources and keep posting here so we can help support you.

Hibee
Posted 12/17/2015 10:51 PM (GMT 0)
I have anger and irritation as an effect of anxiety! I struggle with this and know others do too...

So, for the first few weeks of an SSRI start up...since symptoms are often worse, before things level out and get better...this wouldn't be unusual at all.

Hang in there, check out the Resources for help...and keep posting with us...things will get better!

S.C.
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