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Is this ever going to work

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XoMonkey
XoMonkey

I was on fluoxetine for 2 yrs then it started wearing off then I went on sertraline and I went completely off the rails. Now I'm on citalopram it's been 3 weeks & I still have bad thoughts& active ideation. I feel so close to the end and playing around with medication isn't helping. I notice a slight improvement but not much. I'm on 10mg. Will it get better? I'm also 17 so that question is rhetorical.

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  • pamela51740
    pamela51740 XoMonkey

    Posted

    Hi there sorry for what you are going through, I'd stick with the citalopram for a while it usually takes up to 4-6 weeks to work also you are only on a low dose....give it time sweetheart , take care x

  • kyle99
    kyle99 XoMonkey

    Posted

    Hey, while I havent been on SSRI's for too long I do have experience with generalised anxiety and social anxiety which triggered a period of depression I kept to myself for a while. I was started on and am still taking 10mg for the anxiety and after the 2nd week the side effects hit really bad and they were absolutely awful from the nausea to heightened anxiety it was a really tough time.

    Just remember though that every improvement no matter how small is still an improvement and no matter how you feel it will always just be temporary as there was and always will be those good days and the medication will help you along the way. Also make sure you entertain the thought of starting therapy such as CBT as it is helpful if not more beneficial than medication as a change in mindset can go a really long way.

    Best of luck in your journey,

    Kyle

  • Mark7004
    Mark7004 XoMonkey

    Posted

    Hey there. Still early days. The first 4 weeks are the worst but you should see improvement soon. Even if it is just an extra hour a day. Evenings were good for me and mornings were the worst. you should start to feel better earlier in the afternoons soon. Be easy on yourself. I was 22 when I had my first episode. I am now 47 and have had a few more but each time I learn more about it and it gets easier. Stick with it, do lots of research which helps and stay in touch. Easy now !! Mark
  • KevB5
    KevB5 XoMonkey

    Posted

    I have used CBD oil during my toughest attacks and definitely helped alot

  • XoMonkey
    XoMonkey

    Posted

    Thanks guys. I've hit the 4 week mark and no improvement, so going to get it increased.  Thanks to all your replies. Unfortunately, I ended up in hospital for the 5th time.  I really appreciate and I have read all of your replies.  I have been in therapy for a while now alongside medication, but there is quite a big imbalance. Hoping it will shift soon! x

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