Alternatives to SSRIs

[ChampagneTastes]

Was on Citalopram for a while. Pretty successful in getting me a bit more balanced in a number of ways but found that I was very distant and not really "me" while I was on it. Was swapped over to fluxotine which led to weight gain and teeth grinding so bad that I had to have a tooth removed. I've stopped taking it now for the sake of my teeth.

I'm in a bit of a downward spiral now - think I may need something. Considering asking for duloxetine. Anyone had experiences, good or bad?

Haven't come across that one @ChampagneTastes, you could also ask for blood tests to check if you're deficient in anything? Magnesium and B12 are common ones with mental health.

I was going to say mirtazapine although that does cause weight gain too. Good luck, it is difficult to find things without annoying side effects.

Thanks @rainbowninja - that's a thought. I'm pretty certain I know what the problem is (going to seek an autism diagnosis next year) but that's worth a check too.

Thanks @ScabbyHorse - I really need to STOP gaining weight at this point because I'm now the heaviest I've ever been and look (and feel) awful. Almost tempted to go back to Citalopram.

Have you tried Sertraline?

I'd also recommend Sertraline

Maybe you need an SNRI

Would a low dose of citalopram work for you? I was always on 20mg but I am now on 10mg. Enough to take the edge of the depression and anxiety and make the manageable but I still feel like me.

My elder sister took ssris but they didn't do her any good. She then started taking an sari combined with a tricyclic and has been doing good since then