I am really struggling with anxiety, which has also now caused depression as I'm so low at having to constantly battle it. I've been on sertraline before which helped amazingly but it gave me stomach issues so I had to stop.
I've also recently had some issues with my eyes that are unresolved. Some swelling on my retina that they can't find a reason for.
I want to try another SSRI like citalopram but have done some research and found that all SSRIs have a risk of retina problems. My GP says it's very unlikely but I don't feel safe taking them when i already have unresolved issues with my retinas. But I'm not sure if it's the anxiety talking and I'm overthinking the risks.
I've tried counselling, CBT, meditation, exercise, yoga etc. I am doing everything else I can to help myself but am still living in a constant state of high adrenaline and feel awful. I'm now getting twitches all over my body (which I've had before when anxiety was really high) and a constant feeling of being really nervous.
Just hoping for any advice or words of wisdom. Am I overthinking the risk of SSRIs?