1. Community
  2. Brain and nerves
  3. Citalopram

Obsessive/Intrusive Thoughts

Posted , 3 users are following.

Cookiie
Cookiie

I've been struggling with horrible thoughts for about 2 months. They used to be really debilitating and filled with self doubt, but after starting Citalopram and my anxiety slowly getting better, I realise the thoughts are not true.

However, the thoughts just wont go away. It's like even if I don't have a thought, I'm thinking about when the next one will be. I just want to be back to who I was before I started having these thoughts but I feel I will never be rid of them. I know they aren't true, so why do I keep getting them?

I feel really low all the time, which makes me question whether or not Citalopram is working. This is the first antidepressant I've tried and I've been on it for almost 3 months now, 20mg for the majority of that time but upped to 30mg a few weeks ago. Could my depression be making the thoughts worse and that's why they keep sticking?

Any advice would be so great. I just feel these thoughts are going to be there forever and it is getting me really down.

x

0 likes, 1 reply

1 Reply

  • emily97887
    emily97887 Cookiie

    Posted

    Hi there, have you tried CBT? It's so important to not solely rely on medication, a combination of therapy and medication is your best bet x

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.