What do I do when I need more help with ADs but I know the GP wnts to cut me down to a lower dose?

[theresonlyme]

Seeing GP this week. I see him regularly and have been on 20mg of Citalopram for a while. Have been on 30mg for the last two months or so after a difficult time and I know this week he is going to want to take me back down to 30mg. My period is due so it might just be that (though how I am feeling doesn't normlaly last this long around period time) but I feel so tired with everything.

I can't control the kids and keep shouting.

DH is worried but also frustated.

I have no fmaily or friends for support and I feel like actually I am the problem.

Sorry, back down to 20mg.

Wishful thinking I think as I wouldn't mind being on 40mg.

My doc wanted me to cut down a few months ago (I am on 40mg of Citalopram) and I didn't feel ready then. Just make it clear that you are not ready to cut down yet. How long have you been on them?

are you not coping on the 30mg ?

I have been on the Ads for over 2 years but on the 30 for about 2 months.

I don't cope very well when things happen and recently there have been a lot going on, and each thing on their own would have been hard but nearly managable, but all together and I am not good.

It sounds like, if you explain it to the doc, he won't pressure you to cut down. 2 months is not a long time to be on a changed dose.

It was only meant to be a very short term thing to get me through a difficult time.

I'm sure he won't force you to cut the dose if you don't feel ready.

I thought I was seeing him tomorrow but it is next week.