Hi, I have been on Citalopram for 9 months for anxiety and depression. It has really helped and I have had talking therapy throughout this time for PTSD. My therapist and I have agreed to not see each other but to leave the door open as I've been doing so well.
So... I have decided to wean off my meds. Discussed with my GP who pretty much said do it however you like?! I was going to start in Nov but my DH felt that with the stress of Christmas it might be wise to wait until after so I halved my dose starting 2nd Jan. I was on 10mg now on 5mg. Had a big low about 5 days in and have felt up and down which I expected needed diazepam for X1 panic attack on day 5.
Now I get to the point! I've had the flu since Thursday and I am on the mend but I am soooo anxious and feel freaked out. I keep telling myself this is withdrawal and to hang in thee it will pass but am convincing myself I can't cope without the meds and to go back up. My counsellor told me to get in touch if I need to see her but I feel like I'm failing if I do :( also I really can not afford financially to see her either. I know I am exhausted from the flu but the other side of me is telling me it's not the flu and its me slipping into depression again.
Not sure what the hell I am asking really! I guess does anyone has experience of this? I remember when 8 first started taking Citalopram the 3rd week I had an awful day long anxiety attack which the GP said is common due to the brain chemistry adjusting to the meds, could that be what is happening now?
Thanks in advance for your advice
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Citalopram withdrawal
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CantGetNoSleeeeeeep · 17/01/2017 13:38
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