I was on citalopram for a long time - nearly 20 years.
I felt good for a number of years so decided to come off them. I did it incredibly slowly, over around 12 months of tapering down but have been off of them entirely since October.
I have noticed my thought patterns becoming increasingly more anxious and catastrophising. I did still do this to some extent when on Citalopram but I think it is slowly getting worse.
I now have some health issues which could turn out to be nothing (I really hope!) but I am having tests and my anxiety is through the roof. I keep crying and just feel really low about it.
Do you think that is just because of the scenario or should I consider going back on the citalopram?
I feel so disappointed at the potential need to go back on them. Feels like I can’t cope with life without them when I thought coming off them proved I could. Can anyone relate to that feeling?
Hi
I can sympathise/empathise with what you’re going through.
I was on Sertraline for nearly 10 years. like yourself, I slowly leaned myself of it over the course of a year.
I know this seems reductive but exercise and music have saved my life. The anxiety comes and goes,counselling and CBT have been partially successful but it so depends on the therapist,
Don’t give up I feel that,despite some set backs, i feel more connected with myself.
