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Citalopram- first time user is worried about drugs

Posted by Syther401 on November 29, 2003, at 14:02:15

I am a British teeneager who was very recently diagnosed with a depressive disorder. I tend to overerthink and get very anxious when on my own. As a result I have been given the drug Citolopram (20mg).

Now for me taking these pills is (rightly) a massive step. However I am not sure as to how depressed I actually am. I was in a bad way when I went to see a psychologist but im not sure if that truly reflects my current state. I dont even know what my 'state' is. Either way I feel she may have given me these pills too quickly.

I am trying to find out what it entails to take these drugs by asking for as much advice as possible. I have done internet searches and I cannot really get any straight answers, only lists of side effects etc. I feel confused, not only about the drug itself but as to how unwell i have to be to merit its use.

Is okay to take them if only mildy depressed?
Will there be any long term effects?
Should I just take these pills and stop worring?
Have I got anything to lose?

This is a very uncertain point in my life and any advice of any kind would be welcome.


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