The doctor increased my pills again

[guitarfreak357]

Hi so I've been suffering with depression since October 2017. I was doing well before Christmas last year so around new year my gp lowered my dose of citalopram to 20mg (I was on 30mg). Things were good then about a month ago I started experiencing the same symptoms as before the low mood, crying most evenings,no motivation, lack of energy/ unable to sit still ( both always been a problem) easily irritated, avoiding social events, forgetting to eat. During this time I had my phone stolen which made things worse, I was really paranoid, eveywhere i went I felt danger, i wanted to cut myself, It was just like before.

I knew the symptoms and saw the gp last week and he increased my dose back up to 30mg, things were good and now I just feel like I'm going in one big circle. I had to refer myself back to therapy because things were not working out. Their helping my to find pleasure in what used to be my hobbies

I'm still not sure about the idea of therapy.. I really don't like sitting in a room and being questioned? I feel like I'm getting lots out of it, they give me like loads of things to do during the week. Maybe I'm just ranting but if anyone can offer anything I will happily listen

[MAS_Nurse]

Hello guitarfreak357

Thank you for your message. You are not ranting we are glad to listen to how you feel. You are being very proactive and positive to go back to your GP and it sounds as if you have a good insight into helping yourself. It may feel as is you are going in circles but you are really moving forwards. You have had a few knocks with your phone being taken etc, so this will impact on how you feel.

Our members are very supportive so may be able to offer you some insight into having therapy.

The MIND organisation may be helpful at

Www.mind.org.uk , helpline 0300 123 3393.

The topics and pinned posts may also have more information.

Please let us know how things are for you

Best wishes