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nettlenoo
Member

hi ive been taking citalopram for nearly 12 weeks now and although it has lifted my mood and gotten rid of the dreaded thoughts. im now suffering real anger i feel really angry for no reason i feel as if my blood is boiling and its gonna boil over. i spoke to my doc who has said its hormonal but i know this is more than pmt. i feel like i dont wanna carry on taking this anymore i had the same problem with fluoxetine which is why i stopped them. has anyone else had a similar problem with citalopram? strangely i only took prozac fluoxetine for a similar length of time as citalopram. its almost as if i can take it for a certain amount of time before it makes me angry and super moody. i hated the horrid thoughts and feelings but i also dont like feeling like a time bomb any advice would be greatly received. also my doc wants me to take a full one a day dose for one more month before i wean to one every other day im not sure i can wait that long.
thanks annette

Thu Dec 31 2009 22:21:17 #
Unregistered

Hi Netti

Happy New Year.
I am sorry you are struggling at the moment. Not sure about what is causing the anger. But,I also get very angry at times especially when I am struggling with my OCD. All it takes is for my husband to say something mildly critical and I am fuming and this, in turn, escalates my OCD. I did get PMT as well, which made matters worse. During the early stages of the menopause, I was even more snappy - with really bad mood swings.

I found citalopram fairly easy to come off. But looking back I did come off it too quickly last year. I thought I was better and, as I was finding it hard to get my repeat perscriptions, I came off it after three months. I think I should have given it a go for three more months so as to work harder on beating my thoughts and rituals.I then would not have had a further repase.

Seeing a private therapist or homeopath may help you to find out what the problem is. I liked my homeopath because I trusted her and she asked me the sort of questions that no one else would, such as what do you want from my cure this month. My answers were sometimes as simple as 'more respect from my family.' Having a private CBT therapist has also been better for me than a NHS one. She allows me to ring her if I cannot cope and it is because I trust her so much that I have made so much progress.although it has been expensive it has been well worth the money. I always say to myself...I am paying so they have to listen. But, in actual fact, they have been pleased to see me and have given 110% each session.

I don't know if any of this helps, Netti, but what I am saying is that you are not alone in these feelings. I am online much of the day. So please send a PM if you want.
Love,
your friend Annexx

Fri Jan 1 2010 11:08:39 #
nettlenoo
Member

hi anne
im fine thanks hun i was just having a angry moment which i get alot at moment they last for a little while then go again. i went to weymouth today which was nice so ive had a good day. happy new year to you and trudy hope your both well and have a pleasant evening

Fri Jan 1 2010 20:21:59 #
Unregistered

Hi Netti

I am glad that Weymouth went ok. I have never been there but understand it is very nice.

I think it is good to be angry out loud at times - I have never mastered the skill. If I shout at my husband I fear he will have another burst aneurism - so I have to keep my mouth shut. Perhaps I should shout at my stone cats in the garden instead, or throw broken cups agains the garage door as my mum used to do.

Here's to a good 2010.
Love
Annexx

Sat Jan 2 2010 10:04:02 #