Hi I been on citalopram now 9 weeks plus started on 10mg for 4 weeks on joy then increased to 20mg 2 weeks later I was all good for 6 weeks,

[Roodog]

Then last Friday the anxiety returned and total unexpected knock me back a lot the doctor as now put me on 30 mg but the side effects have returned fuzzy head headaches so on will this last a long time again ?

[MrRigatoni]

Hello pleased to meet you.

Please may I suggest all meds take a while to kick and side effects do continue.

All meds have been on this one now using many side effects.

Also the diet nutrition in combination with meds should be considered.

This is a common problem relied on meds need something to work with to help your recovery.

Anxiety need to include certain foods and nutrition in your diet.

Whole grains whole wheat, bread, pasta, beans , pulses.

Lean meat turkey, chicken, fish use tinned sandwiches or salads .

Or frozen, eggs, leafy greens and fruit veggies.

Those to avoid caffeine, in all products.

Alcohol, smoking.

Plenty of water headaches common one so use things like cornflakes or cereals to give a energy boost.

With all these meds sudden appetite increases hence headaches.

Missed meals do small snacks or light bites.

Suggestion use a slow cooker portion rest tubs freezer.

One solution plenty of exercise and relaxation techniques.

Sleep tiredness with all meds wind down .

Have plans structures in place for bad days and those days struggle.

Use diary planner reminders coping methods.

Or if not getting support use these organisation have no support .

richmondfellowship.org.uk

mind.org.uk

rethink.org

If live in the UK offer floating support advise, information guidance on your issues.

Education, knowledge often useful and can be beneficial to your wellbeing.

Look at everything health, benefit situations, work employment and anything else social or lifestyle.

Please can apply self refer or speak to GP.

Please anything you wish to know please ask me .

Advise communities and members on mental health.

I have long term mental health addiction reformed and advise support those with any forms.

Gained qualifications in nutrition, food and any others to help my self.

Use this to educate assist advise others.

Pleasure to meet you.