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deborah78450
deborah78450

I'm twenty years old and I've been living with depression and anxiety for around the last year and a half, and in the last six months I've started receiving treatment from my GP. I was put on citalopram initially and had a lot of side effects, but they eventually subsided and I was able to get the dose up to 20mg. Since then my GP has tried to increase the dose more than once, but every time the anxiety came back, and it did nothing for the low mood. I'm now in the process of switching over to sertraline. If I had side effects from citalopram, am I likely to experience the same thing? It seems to be taking so long and nothing is working. I'm having a lot of trouble lately with just... not giving up. I'm trying so hard and I'd just really like to believe that something is going to work.

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  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    That's OK, Deborah. Do keep us advised when you can. I have always been prepared to give any drug a try and never continue if not satisfied. Never stop and do nothing; always discuss it with your GP. Good luck!
  • Doug1253
    Doug1253

    Posted

    Hi, Deborah,

    I'm sorry you've seen so many NOT helpful replies.

    I'm also sorry that, at the mere age of 20 (I'm 71), you are having to deal with what will, more than likely, be a pill-taking bane of your existence forever.

    The problem more than likely is a chemical imbalance in your brain. Meds today can 'fix' that. Working, over time, with your GP, you should find a combo that works.

  • deborah78450
    deborah78450

    Posted

    Hi,

    I've just started on the new medication so I'm hoping for the best. It's been a particularly tough week for me. Thank you.

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