Where Is My Head!?!

[AlwaysConfused]

Hi all, lately I'm struggling with reality. For example, I'll be asleep and hear the doorbell, run downstairs to find no one is there. This morning I searched for a text message that I was convinced was sent, to find nothing there...i checked messenger, facebook too , etc. I've never been like this but have been through a period of stress and anxiety. I'm on a mild dose on citalopram (10 mg, the lowest i believe). as anyone been through this? Any advice that can be given?

[Mamyalynne]

Sounds like your mind is in overdrive, I am on Citalopram and do get very vivid dream indeed - I have learnt to ignore any vestiges they leave on waking.

If it's troubling you, have a word with GP.

Take care.x

[AlwaysConfused]

Mamyalynne, thankyou. I have been through quite a lot in the past year so I understand that my head isn't quite were it should be! I will try to ignore thing yet they feel so real!

[Mamyalynne]

I understand , we have to learn coping strategies to get us through , good luck and keep chatting.

Off now, Night.x

[NoMercy]

Citalopram takes a good few weeks to "bed in" but if you're sleeping well, that's one good thing.

I had too much nausea and insomnia with Citalopram, before realising that they weren't helping anyway.

Speak to your GP if you continue to feel troubled.

[Eve]

Is it always (or mostly) just before or after sleep? Hypnogogic and hypnopompic hallucinations are not uncommon, especially in times of stress and anxiety. They can feel very real.

[Ken4155]

Citalopram does not work for everyone. I was on them for about 6 months for depression and anxiety and my body did not take to them at all. Weird dreams, slight dizziness/empty headedness, grinding my teeth. Things got so bad i was nearly climbing the walls so my doc changed the medication and i'm a lot better for it. You don't say how long you've been taking the Citalopram but I suggest you ask your doctor about prescribing an alternative.

[Stephen_G]

You're DEFINITELY not alone, AlwaysConfused.

I've shot out of Bed at the sound of the Doorbell, and got downstairs to find there's no-one there. Just this morning, I woke to the sound of my Alarm Clock at 06:32, despite the fact it's set to go off at eight. And I'm not currently taking medication! Maybe I should start.....

[patsyann]

Happens to me too. Text mesages ,door bell, alarm on clock which is never set to go off. Crazy. I am not on any medication. Sleep well . Do have excitement of Grandaughters wedding but that's not until early June . Coming up to 78 but fit and active . Just hate this thing of being woken up,for nothing . Thought it was just me Obviously not . Weird .