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What are your experiences with medication for Mental Health?

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Original post by BurstingBubbles
What are your own, or friend's/family's experiences with MH medication? What was it for, and did it help? What do you think about medication for MH in general?

Personally I started on Citalopram for anxiety a couple of weeks ago (after years of not wanting to take medication) and I feel like it's starting to help my anxiety and mood! Feel free to ask me any questions about it, and I'll try and help :smile:

If you think you need help with your Mental Health please see your GP. If there is anything more urgent, please contact the Samaritans.

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Same here, I started on Citalopram probably 3 weeks ago, can't remember exactly. It's mainly for anxiety as I am so anxious about everything and anything. I was too anxious to go to my doctor so it took me 4 whole years just to get help. I'm on a low dose but she's doubling it on my next prescription, so see hows that goes.

All I can say so far is that I haven't felt any benefits, but she did say it takes 4-6 weeks (in most people, it can work sooner), to see a difference. I've experienced side effects such as stomach problems and insomnia, but in all honesty I suffered from stress-induced IBS and insomnia before taking the pills, so who knows if it's just me! I have felt a bit nauseous, especially on the first week, but I think I'm over the worst of it and hopefully soon it'll start to reduce my anxiety! Glad it seems to be working for you, hope you feel better soon too :smile:

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