Is it depression or is it citalopram?

[TortiousTortoise]

I'm going through a rough patch at the moment, and went to see the GP two discuss a therapy referral and talk about possible increase in meds.

I had not known before that the 40mg dose of citalopram I am on was the highest they would give, I just never appreciated that I needed that much "help".

I've been looking at the information about side effects and I have many of the more common ones, but equally they could be as a result of the depression. I've thought for a long time that this was being managed but maybe I'm wrong? I don't feel great, but I don't feel as desperate as I did before medication, so it's working at some level.

I'm not sure why I'm posting really, just wondering about your experiences? I don't know whether I should try another medication again but I haven't got on well with Fluoxetine or Sertraline in the past.

No advice really, but I've thought the same. Im on Sertraline. Started on 50mg and upped to 100mg about march time, last month or so I've been getting terrible foggy head, head aches, dizzy spells and just can't concentrate. My memory is awful too all of a sudden. I wondered if it was the drugs, or are the drugs not working as much any more.
Spoke to the docs, they say its stress causing anxiety, so have put me on 150mg
no idea if it is making any difference -I'm just bloody fed up of feeling like this all the sodding time

Sorry - I know thats no help at all, but wanted to post something I guess as its crossed my mind - are the symptoms depression, or the drugs, or both

Itchy, thanks for your reply. How are you feeling today? I guess nobody can answer my question, but I don't think it ever occurred to me before.

Sorry I didn't reply! Yes I guess its hard to tell. I can't distinguish between side affects, depression, anxiety, PMT any more.
I'm just tired of it all. The stresses and strains of life, kids, work, money. Its exhausting.
I've been referred to Bucks Healthy Minds and have a consultation call on Friday, I guess it will be all CBT and coping mechanisms so that will be fun. Call me a skeptic, but unless the CBT can magic up a load of extra cash and time, then I can't see how it can help :)

How are you feeling?