Lucy, You might want to try B12. The sublingual type is the best. Keep me posted! :) Robyn

Hi Mat When i first went on citalopram it was great, i was on 10mg at first and i thought it was doing me the world of good, then i started feeling down again so the doc upped me to 20 mg, again was working wonders, but then i had a really bad time and was very low, the worst i think ive been and i went back to the doc and hes now put me on escitalopram, which is the same type of med, but just a purer form, i know two of my friends who are both on citalopram and they think thats its good also, and i dont think youll get addicted or anything, i was on and off citalopram and never had any withdrawal effects, my advice is to keep taking them and after 2 weeks you should notice a difference, i dont know if your feeling nauseous at the moment but that will pass, if still no change in 3-4 weeks, id go back to your g.p Hope ive helped answer some of your questions mat, good luck mate, Lucy

Hi Lucy I was iterested to read you were on citalopram and it didnt work! I am on it now (only for past 5 days) and nothing seem to change. I am anxious as ever (if not more!). Did this not work for you at all? I like to know more about citalopram and its effect, would I become dependent?

thanks for your replies, nice to know there are people out there going through the same thing, havin a bit of a sluggish day today, cant get myselfgoing, and i hate the feelings of extreme tiredness i always feel, has anybody got any tips on peping myself up, without the use of coffee, cola, etc thanks Lucy

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Lucy, Welcome to the group. I have to say I'm glad you decided to stay sober for now. I know that when I drink even a glass or two of wine it doesn't mix well with my meds. and actually makes me more depressed than without it. Self medicating is never a good idea (I know, my sister does it). Anyway, as I said before welcome. Take care of that wonderful husband and 3 beautiful kids! They need you! :) Kelly

hello there everyone, my names Lucy and ive been suffering from depression for about 4 years now, im also a drinker and as you can imagine has only made it worse. Im 30 years old with a great husband and 3 beautiful kids... Ive been taking citalopram on and off for 4 years and am now on escitalopram as the others wasnt working anymore, last wednesday i got steaming drunk and took all my anti depressants, this is the worst i have been and have decided i need some support for my depression as well as my drinking.. I have made a decision to stay off the booze for a while and to try and understand why i get so depressed. Thats all i wanted to sat really, hope i get to know some of you and if i can help with any advice in anyway, feel free to ask Thanks for reading....Lucy