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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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@gingerw

@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?
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tim1028 | @tim1028 | Oct 21, 2021

Thanks for your thoughtful reply, Ginger. I do have an appointment with my PCP next Monday to discuss this medication. I'm anxious about stopping this because it works, even though not as effectively as it used to. And there is the unknown of trying something new and going through the whole trial-and-error process.

I appreciate your suggestion about journaling, something that sounds useful and that I should try. Regarding art therapy, I don't use that, but I do use music therapy. I play and instrument and listen to music. and it is an excellent way to sooth anxiety.

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