Citalopram to fluxotine

[alfredo1]

Recently I have got back with an ex-boyfriend which has led to a very bad bout of anxiety due to trust issues with him.

Have suffered with anxiety and depression for over 10 years on and off.
I was on 40mg of Citalopram and have been for nearly 3 years (before that I was on 20mg). Since being back with the man, my anxiety has gone through the roof. This has led to a depression –I’ve upped to 60mg but still not helping.
It’s like I’m brainwashed with paranoid/irrational thoughts all day every day. I can’t concentrate at my job and seem to have lost interest in socialising and talking to people etc, then normal stuff when depressed.
I am going to my GP as I’m thinking of changing Citalopram to Fluoxetine as my nervous system may have got used to them. Also, CBT too, which will help my low self esteem and negative thinking
I would like to know if anyone has been successful in changing to Fluxotine from Citalopram.
Any advise would be welcome.
x

[M155anthr0p3]

I don't mean to be rude but if getting back with him has made you ill again is it really worth it?
I recently split with my bf of 7 years because he wasn't very nice to me & his lack of understanding fuelled my illness so I do understand how you are feeling. Since leaving him I am feeling much better mentally. As much as you may love someone, you need to put your mental state first.

I am on Prozac currently & have been on Citalopram but have never switched from one to the other - I had a break inbetween.
I found Citalopram to be very numbing. Prozac suits me much better.

[alfredo1]

I don't think you are rude at all. You are honest.

He treats my like a princess, dotes on me but has lied to me and I see him lie to other people.

He has been a serial cheat in the past. Had an affair and left his kids. Flits from woman to woman. Oh, God, when I write it - I actually realise how bad it really is.

I go over things in my head over and over again and now its made me go nuts!

I feel i've got at such a low eb that if i finished it now, I'd hit rock bottom without him.

I've not been in this situation before. I guess swapping my meds isn't going to change his past or him and certainly not going to make me trust him.

I guess i know the answer......its just putting it into action.

[M155anthr0p3]

It's only when you look at it from the outside that you realise the truth.
I never thought I would have the courage to leave...thought I would fall apart. But you WON'T.
You need to build yourself up, get stronger, get better. Not have all this additional stress. Meds aren't a miracle cure no, you need to help yourself as well.
If you can look yourself in the mirror & believe that you are truly happy great. If not then you need to change things. Live for you, not for others.

[alfredo1]

I congratulate you. Did you live with him?

I actually went through this a few years ago. I was married but was really unhappy. I left him. It was a massive decision but I got through it.

Wise words. Yes you are right. Since I've met him, i've been in therapy, I guess that says it all really...........! I love him and what he is all about, but no, i can't say that I feel secure .

When we split up before, I hit depression. I just got myself back strong again and thoguht I could handle going back with him, but seems my anxiety is just heightened.

We have an amazing bond, but I just can trust him I'm suspicious all the time.

He is really understanding about my depression/anxieties, he's even doing things to help me - even so far as to put a tracker on his phone. I don't think you should live like this. BUT, then again, is most of the distrust just in my head.

Confused.com!!!!!!

[M155anthr0p3]

Yes I did. For 6 years.
It's vile as you know but I have realised that's it's familiarity that I miss.
I think you need to get yourself better first. I can't tell you what to do I can only tell you about my experience.
It's been over a month now and things are getting better.
I wouldn't let any man make me ill again....no matter how much I loved them.

[alfredo1]

I've finished things wiht my b'friend and already, my head is cleared of those irrational and repetative negative thoughts. The panic has lifted. It was very upsetting as he did treat me well, however, I could not forget his past and he has been a bit of a bugger.

I knew it had to be done, i guess it was just timing.