Hi everyone,

I have a question about side effects I am experiencing.

I started Citalopram for depression and anxiety 9 days ago, beginning with 10mg and increasing to 20mg on day 3.

I initially experienced very bad anxiety, moderate nausea, and poor sleep, but these have decreased somewhat.

Right now I'm just feeling 'weird', let me try and explain.

Its as if there is a problem with my vision, although there isn't, because I can still read and see everything fine. It's like having an intense anxiety attack without the immediate panic, although the feeling does make me feel a bit panicked. I don't know if this is what people refer to as 'de-realisation'.

Everything looks a bit 'off', surreal, and 'floaty'. It's quite unpleasant and I'm scared because I'm starting a contract role next Monday and don't know if I will be able to hold myself together in an office full people and perform as expected.

Is how I'm feeling normal? Should this sensation end? Has anyone else experienced this and how long did it take to pass?

Thanks everyone!