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I've been feeling really great recently and am considering knocking the Diazepam on the head, by halving my tablets and reducing my dose.
What I want to know is, I have this prescription for Citalopram and I was wondering if the effects of this would be 'instant' (like Diazepam), or does it take time to get into your system?
I have spoken to my GP about this, and my therapist, and they don't think I'm "ready". I have found their responses disheartening and frustrating, and I really believe I am ready to 'move on', if you like.
My main concern is withdrawl symptoms, which is why I think taking the Citalopram alongside a lowered dose of Diazepam will be helpful. I'm just wondering if it will kick in straight away though, or can I expect to feel a bit crappy for a week or so?
What I want to know is, I have this prescription for Citalopram and I was wondering if the effects of this would be 'instant' (like Diazepam), or does it take time to get into your system?
I have spoken to my GP about this, and my therapist, and they don't think I'm "ready". I have found their responses disheartening and frustrating, and I really believe I am ready to 'move on', if you like.
My main concern is withdrawl symptoms, which is why I think taking the Citalopram alongside a lowered dose of Diazepam will be helpful. I'm just wondering if it will kick in straight away though, or can I expect to feel a bit crappy for a week or so?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Ok, that's a fair thing to say, and one I accept. However, he made that diagnoses on the basis of seeing me, for 5 minutes.
I know how I feel and I know that I've struggled much less over the past week or so, so think the time is right.
I wouldn't do anything I thought would have horrible adverse effects, but I was just wondering if my thinking (halving my current pills and taking them alongside a new, milder pill) would work.
I know how I feel and I know that I've struggled much less over the past week or so, so think the time is right.
I wouldn't do anything I thought would have horrible adverse effects, but I was just wondering if my thinking (halving my current pills and taking them alongside a new, milder pill) would work.
In other words you think you know better than your GP and your Therapist? How do you know that these last few weeks feeling 'high' is a Manic episode brought on by new drugs? You don't 'know best' because you are not in full control of your mental state. I am not being derogatory but medical . If you had a broken leg and the doctor said you had to keep the cast on a couple more weeks because the leg was not ready -would you contradict his diagnosis? and pull off the cast....because you felt it was better....?
You're welcome. Keep a close eye on it. I saw 4 incompetent GPs before i was diagnosed and treated correctly. Change doctors if he isn't listening to you. I can't stress enough, though - you will start to feel better on citalopram, but don't miss it for a day or so because you feel better (very common to do that). Think of it in six-month stages and see how you go.
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''People with mental health issues must be the bane of GP's lives.''
Wow what a sweeping and rude statement to make. The OP asked for advice and doesn't need your rude rebuttal.
If I remember correctly it was a different GP that gave you the Citalopram Baby Sham, any chance you could ask to see them again?
Lisa x
Wow what a sweeping and rude statement to make. The OP asked for advice and doesn't need your rude rebuttal.
If I remember correctly it was a different GP that gave you the Citalopram Baby Sham, any chance you could ask to see them again?
Lisa x
Pixie373 and divegirl I didn't mean to be either rude or patronising to the OP or anyone else on medication for mental health disorders. When taking mood changing or enhancing drugs you are not in full control of your mental faculties and not in a position to self-diagnose because if the medication is working then you 'will' feel better. How many people have self-diagnosed that they feel better, come off their medications and had severe relapses? The last thing you need in that situation is random people on a Forum telling you that its ok -do you not think that if her Doctor and Therapist don't think she's ready then maybe she's not??? even if she thinks she is?
That is exactly what i said in the above post about citalopram. Don't stop because you start feeling better. She isn't delusional. I have been on seroxat for 14 years (reduced myself to alternate days now) as i had a very good doctor who understood and explained exactly how they work. I can tell better than anyone what i need.
pixie373 you have managed your medication working 'with' your doctor -that's the way to do it. OP wants to work against the advice of her doctor. maybe she should get a second opinion from a medical professional, though surely her regular doctor is in the best position to make a prescriptive diagnosis?
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