Citalopram /depression/memory loss

Mental health
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Hey 

I have been suffering from depression for 5 years now , on and off.

Its become to much to bare over the last 6 months and has taken a a major toll on my day to day life , relationships, satisfaction , confidence,low self esteem,debilatating problems with communication ( forgetting most words when trying to speak) memory loss ( i find it extremely difficult to remember anything i read even after taking notes),

I have tried venlaflaxine and now citalorprm at 20 mgs.I dotn feel any differnce since taking them.hen i went to my doctors to explain this she said i could try something differnt but offered me no advice on a reasonable course of treatment.She read aloud a list of differnt anti depressants and said that she didnt know which one was best for me as they work differntly on everybody,I said i wanted something to specifically combat my memory loss and communication difficulties 

again she had no answers!!!! 

I am at a total loss to what to do!!!!! I am signed up with some CBT counselling which is taking place in a couple of weeks.

I am very dubious about this as i dotn feel that talking about it at lenght will help as i have a mental condition that i need treating by stimuliating my brain to retrive my memory and cognitive function but i sont know what medication to take!!! abd the doctors i am registered with seem to have no answers

I am trying my best to take care of myself in every other way from diet , to exersise but noting seems to be getting better because everytime i socialise i am reminded of my emptyness and despair inside my mind because i cannot connect to others because i cant acess my memory or make cohesive sentences. 

Please help x

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GPs are not "experts" in all areas of medicine ask to be referred to a psychiatrist or get a 2nd opinion from another doc.

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Try to ask for Trazadone...AT NIGHT...it is an antidepressent...but it knocks you out...can't take it during the day.

BUT, the biggest benefit I have noticed....is that I am different...more focused during the day...stopping

my hyperness....and able to follow and not LOSE my lists...

Try it! 

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Everyone reacts differently to medication what works for you may not work for Jenny

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Hi Jenny, Your feelings mirror mine exactly and it could be me you are describing. I bet there are millions like us but it is a real drag feeling like this but normal considering our mental state. I have come off antids ath the moment but need to go back onto something else that will clear my mind of this persistent fog and help me get a good sleep. Mertazapine seems to be the next step. I hope we both find something that works permanently. Good luck and stay well