feeling worse

[strawberry1756]

HI I am on 40mg of citalopram increased from 30 to 40 6 weeks ago because I started getting Intrusive thoughts. Theyve got completely worse and Ive started having panic attacks now too. I cant stop crying, and feel like Im losing it again after a few years of feeling pretty good. I didnt have trouble with instrusive thoughts before it was more panic disorder & health anxiety which I recovered from and now its OCD! My GP has suggested switching meds, can anyone tell me if any of your meds have became inaffective and what its like when you switch? THanks

[BobbyDog]

I was taking Mirtazapine alone and started having intrusive thoughts and severe agitation. My doctor added in Amitriptyline and that really helped me. Most people don't get such severe start-up side effects with Tricyclics as with SSRI's. Some say Tricyclics like Amitriptyline are no longer used to treat depression/anxiety, but my GP surgery still prescribe them, I have taken them past and present and they work for me.