Hazzy Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Been in therapy for over a year and now understand I suffer from PTSD due to childhood trauma. I'm currently on Citalopram 20mg for over a month now, but just had an intense derealazation/dissociation episode that lasted a week. I'm at a loss as to whether I should up the Cit or switch to Zoloft since Zoloft is FDA approved for PTSD. OR I'm wondering if I should leave things as they are. I'm at the point where I just don't want anymore bad days, and I'm afraid of what upping switching medication will do. I feel like I should cherish the good days and deal with bad as they come. Anyone else ever feel this way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epictetus Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Hi Hazzy, Sorry this happened to you! How awful! I wish I had some good advice to give you but I really don't know what to say. Sorry. My mind can't figure our what the right thing to do would be in the circumstances you describe. I do hope things improve for you and not deteriorate! It is so difficult to know what to do sometimes and scary too. Sincerely, Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie241 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Hi have you talked to your doctors about the range of options and pros and cons? I don't know anything about de realisation so I can't suggest any other options. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnotHear Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) For myself, I have been on Celexa (citalopram) for a few years, and I am thinking of going back to Zoloft. Zoloft worked wonders for me for many years. In my case, the sex was actually better. I think the only reason I went off was some weight gain. I know most people come on here to talk about side effects, but I would like to say mine were almost nil except for the occasional insomnia on Zoloft. Celexa 40 mg affected sex some, and the 20 mg works, definitely not depressed, but I don't feel as happy as I remember being on Zoloft Edited February 16, 2016 by KnotHear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzy Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Thank you to everyone who has replied! After talking with my provider we have decided to up the Citalopram for now. I will do 30mg for two weeks and then go up to 40mg, I hope this helps. If not we will try another medication. Here's to hoping 40mg is my special number :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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