Hi there
I'm taking the bull by the horns and wearning myself off citalopram. Never wanted it in the first place but have been taking it for 2.5 years now and if it has done its job then I would say that it has done its job for now.
I don't really know how to come off it as I have had conflicting advice and the internet, well, that's full of stories that will scare you senseless about possibilities when you try to come off.
so far, I have cut down from 20mg per day to alternate day does of 20mg/10mg for a week. At some point I should probably go down to 10mg per day but not sure how long I should leave it...
How will I know if I am having clinical anxiety again (ie. everyone has some anxiety - it's normal to have some from time to time, isn't it?) or if it is just withdrawal effects? This is the big problem for me in coming off - no way do I want to go back to the anxiety problem. I just want to be me again - untainted by chemical help!
does anyone know what kind of time frame I would be looking at for reducing the medication. I'm not in a rush, but just want to do it right. I don't want to end up with symptoms and then be persuaded back onto the citalopram again.
I want to be just me again, without having to be reminded of anxiety by taking a daily medication. I don't want my life to be defined by anxiety - just want to get on with things, deal with these palpitations etc.
bead