Citalopram or Mirtazapine for severe anxiety & depression

Anyone tried either Citalopram or Mirtazapine for anxiety &/or complex trauma? My 16 year old ASD transgender son struggles with almost constant severe anxiety & voices in his head and having had no luck on Sertraline, Fluoxetine, & especially not with anti-psychotics because they've realised he's not psychotic, they want him to start one of these other antidepressants. He's not convinced so we're trying to gather any evidence that these may or may not be effective so we can make an informed decision. Thanks in advance.

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  • Hello, I am Autistic and am on Citalopram for anxiety and depression. I am not a doctor so this is my personal opinion, but I find Citalopram really helpful. Mirtazapine is similar medication. That group of medication sounds like a fair treatment option, alongside talking therapy. Hope this helps.

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  • Hello, I am Autistic and am on Citalopram for anxiety and depression. I am not a doctor so this is my personal opinion, but I find Citalopram really helpful. Mirtazapine is similar medication. That group of medication sounds like a fair treatment option, alongside talking therapy. Hope this helps.

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