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I,ve been on anti- depressants since December, been to the docs this morning because I had run out of pills, did not see my usual doctor but the one I did just asked me if I was suicidal (which I am not) I have never thought of hurting myself and then gave me another prescription.

Need some advice if there's any MN out there who s been on citalopram, not sure how long I should relied on them, but I'm also scare of coming off them. Run out on pills on Thursday had an awful w/end. Any advice please.

Have you thought about making another appointment? Go and see a different doctor and tell him/her your feelings re coming off/staying on Citalorpam? And about your weekend?

IME it's normal for a doc to ask about suicide, especially if they don't know you - a text book question when dealing with depression.

Go back and speak to someone else is what I'd say, seems as if this doc has just left you in the lurch. Maybe try posting in the health talk topic too.

Good luck.

Hi,

I'm also on Citalopram, have been since end on Nov, so roughly same time as you.

I know that ther doctor wouldn't even think about taking you off them untill 6 month's and thats if you feel happy too.

The doctor has to ask you those questions as the tablets can temp make you feel a bit ropey and worse till it gets better.

I have no intention of comming off mine, they are perfect for me and i will stay on them till i want to try and get off them, the same should be for you, when you want to .. its medication helping you get better just like a diabetic would need insulin. you stick with what you are happy with.

Also have a nose about in mental health they have fab advice there with woman who have been there and done it.

GOOd luck

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They ask you if you are sucicidal because a lot of these tablets will worsen any feelings you have when you first start to take them.

I never understood it though, I mean, if you were sucicidal would you necessarily admit it at this stage to a doctor you ont know??

A close family member took citalopram and it was fine but difficult to stop taking and it did make her feel worse for the first few weeks so I would say just make sure you have someone to talk to about any feelings that may increas.

I've was on citalopram 18 months ago and found them really helpful to get me through a tough time. I took them for about six months and had no problem coming off them at all.

I am on citalopram as well - have been on it for nearly two years and my GP has never encouraged me to come off it - I feel very calm most of the time which is almost a false calm - i find it hard to get very emotional about anything, rarely cry and find myself almost accepting of everything which is not like me at all - i am trying to find the courage to come off them but like you am scared. I am worried without them the lid will come off the box and the many issues which are at the moment just washing over me will fly out and swamp me