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Member Posts: 8 Offline

Monday 19th September 2011, 11:08 PM BST

Hi Happyaslarry,

Glad to hear you found things that have helped

I am currently on Citalopram and it seems to be helping to an extent. I don't have any caffeine either, and talking to other people that suffer really really helps! I have started making lists of targets to get through, and it looks like that is also helping!

And it's brilliant to be able to talk about it so openly on here too

spacebox99

Member Posts: 45 Location: London South East Offline

Friday 23rd December 2011, 10:11 PM GMT

Hi

I have suffered depression anxiety. Personally I found the medication such as Citalopram etc had no affect on me. I kept going back to the GP for different meds.

The best treatment I got was therapy on the NHS. Talking to someone who doesn't judge and is confidential is great. The therapist can open your perspective on your life and where you want to be in the future. I hope you opt for this option.

There can be a long waiting list depending on the area you live and budget constraints. NHS are cutting back on services due to recession.

Best wishes

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Tuesday 27th March 2012, 8:31 PM BST

People who suffer with nervous problems used to be prescribed tranquillisers. Now that doctors are instructed not to prescribe them...many of those sufferers have turned to drugs and alcochol instead, causing an even greater problem.

Susanne

Member Posts: 1177 Location: Surrey Offline

Tuesday 27th March 2012, 11:30 PM BST

I don't know about that. One close relative of mine was diagnosed with "Social Anxiety" and was prescribed Citalopram and I have to say it played a helpful role in making things better for him.

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Wednesday 28th March 2012, 8:11 PM BST

A lot seems to depend on your doctor I'm going to make a note of that and see if my doctor will give me it. I'm struggling with herbal remedies which don't do much.

fairbear

Member Posts: 2 Location: West Midlands Offline

Tuesday 3rd April 2012, 11:47 AM BST

hi, just like to say that a lot of people are suffering from depresion these day and its good to know that im not the only one.I have a doctors appointment on thursday so a bit worried about that as im not sure whats going to happen if anything.

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No Longer A Member Member Posts: 8 Offline	Monday 19th September 2011, 11:08 PM BST Hi Happyaslarry, Glad to hear you found things that have helped I am currently on Citalopram and it seems to be helping to an extent. I don't have any caffeine either, and talking to other people that suffer really really helps! I have started making lists of targets to get through, and it looks like that is also helping! And it's brilliant to be able to talk about it so openly on here too


spacebox99 Member Posts: 45 Location: London South East Offline	Friday 23rd December 2011, 10:11 PM GMT Hi I have suffered depression anxiety. Personally I found the medication such as Citalopram etc had no affect on me. I kept going back to the GP for different meds. The best treatment I got was therapy on the NHS. Talking to someone who doesn't judge and is confidential is great. The therapist can open your perspective on your life and where you want to be in the future. I hope you opt for this option. There can be a long waiting list depending on the area you live and budget constraints. NHS are cutting back on services due to recession. Best wishes


No Longer A Member Member Posts: 26 Offline	Tuesday 27th March 2012, 8:31 PM BST People who suffer with nervous problems used to be prescribed tranquillisers. Now that doctors are instructed not to prescribe them...many of those sufferers have turned to drugs and alcochol instead, causing an even greater problem.


Susanne Member Posts: 1177 Location: Surrey Offline	Tuesday 27th March 2012, 11:30 PM BST I don't know about that. One close relative of mine was diagnosed with "Social Anxiety" and was prescribed Citalopram and I have to say it played a helpful role in making things better for him.




No Longer A Member Member Posts: 26 Offline	Wednesday 28th March 2012, 8:11 PM BST A lot seems to depend on your doctor I'm going to make a note of that and see if my doctor will give me it. I'm struggling with herbal remedies which don't do much.


fairbear Member Posts: 2 Location: West Midlands Offline	Tuesday 3rd April 2012, 11:47 AM BST hi, just like to say that a lot of people are suffering from depresion these day and its good to know that im not the only one.I have a doctors appointment on thursday so a bit worried about that as im not sure whats going to happen if anything.