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is this normal?

thanks to this site ive been very opstimic. hi im 18 and the last 3 months i have been depressed with anixety attacks wif a slight case of ocd but i have been taken citalpram 10mg 4 it and i have to say the 1st 2 weeks wer awful i was having thoughts of sucide and self harm and thinking eerything is my fault but the last 3 days has been briallnt i cant belive it. i woke up friday and felt alot better and told myself to wise up and stop beating mysef up. still hav the odd thought but not as serve like i can control it now. is this the tablets wrking?? thanks.
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thanks venora 4 ur help yeh it is kinda weird being happy and thinking im not meant to be but i know its because ive been dwon so long its jus usedto thinking like that. i will keep taking the tablets cuz i do feel happier still the odd thought but i can now control my fears and emotions now. thnaks 4 ur advice.have a good xmas and new year.
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yes the med is starting to work. it takes 4- 6 weeks to get the full effect.You hang in there.Its going to get better and better. dont be afraid to feel good as it feels kinda wieerd at first.
Love Venora
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