Anti depressants withdrawal

[Kimmoose2]

I’ve been taking citalopram for around 3 years, over time I’ve weaned my dosage down to 10mg, I stopped taking it completely about a month ago and I’m having serious withdrawals which I expected to happen however they are getting worse as time goes on. My anxiety is worse than ever, I’m having suicidal thoughts (I would never act on these they’re just thoughts) and I cannot stop crying. My doctor has told me to restart the medication which I have today but I’m just hoping they kick in fast as I cannot continue feeling this way. Has anyone any experience of stopping and starting these kind of medication and how has it worked out for you ? Thanks I’m advance, Kimberley x

Thinking of you @Kimmoose2 and hope you're feeling ok.

I used to cut my 10mg in half when I was coming off them to ease off even slower. I did have to restart at one point, and it was fine for me, but definitely came off them very slowly, as I came off too fast when I was much younger and I felt dreadful. Hopefully they will kick back in again quite quickly, but I do remember being told that I need to be on citalopram for a minimum of 6 months.

Sending you much love x

It doesn't sound like withdrawals to be honest, it sounds as though the citalopram was doing its job and now your back to getting symptoms of not being too well again.

It's good that your back on them, hopefully there will be some left in your system so you can be titrated to a therapeutic dose more quickly. Hang in there and be kind to yourself.

In the same boat but a bit further on...I restarted escitalopram 3 weeks ago after very slow withdrawal. I had some dizziness and confused feeling which I put down to withdrawal but that developed in to anxiety which I tried to cope with but I spiralled down. Terrible crippling anxiety and frightening intrusive thoughts. Have had to be off work. Initially the anxiety was worse after restarting but I think it's starting to come under control now. I wish I'd never come off them. I thought I was okay initially but it wasn't worth how awful I've felt. Hugs to you. We will get there.