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Trying to find the right medications for my depression/anxiety

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jun 23, 2022 | Replies (100)
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@tim1028

I've been taking citalopram 40 mg for generalized anxiety disorder for the past 11 years. It has worked well, but it seems that the last year or so it has begun to poop out. I'm in a quandry about what to do. Should I add another medication, should I switch medications, should I leave well enough alone, since it is still working ok?

I also use a bright light in the morning, exercise regularly, eat healthy, sleep well, practice CBT, relaxation, etc. I don't think the cause is the pandemic, which aside from the social restrictions has impacted me little.

Any ideas based on your experience or knowledge?

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Oct 20, 2021

@tim1028 Like you, I also take citalopram, but at a lower dose. You have a great set of tools in your toolbox to work with, from your list. Something to choose from for most situations! Have you ever incorporated journaling [simply writing out feelings/what is going on at the time] or art therapy [creating something that pleases you]?

There are times when medications seem to no longer work. It can be a long-term effect, or short-term, and it looks like you have a great insight to how you are feeling, Have you discussed the situation with your prescribing doctor, and get their thoughts? That would be my first step. So far, I have been on this low dose of citalopram since July 2020; it is the third time going onto this, and it certainly levels out the peaks and valleys.

I'll be curious what your dr says, and hope you will let me know what they say?
Ginger

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