Anxiety after coming off Citolapram

Hi guys, I have come home from work as I am a mess, cita worked for for 8 years but don't want to go through the staring side effects, and as I am driving for 9 hours next Friday, I don't think the side effects will have passed by then, no work will not be sympathetic, depression is classed as a weakness not an illness, I am the only person who does the payroll so can't have any time off at the moment, so that's is making the situ worst, as things don't seem so bad when I am at home, don't understand why it is happening to me, I have a good job, my own home, fantastic family and a brand new grandson, I just don't understand xxx

Dawn, get yourself some 5-HTP and l-tyrosine - seriously they will help.  Take 2 weeks for effects to start lifting and there's no side effects.  At least try them.  If you don't want to go back on Citalopram, then give these a try - they're a natural SSRI and they boost serotonin.  Google 5-HTP vs SSRI - I've taken them and had great results.

Often there is nothing to trigger anxiety or depression.  It may be your serotonin is low, and this in turn can wreak havoc on your emotional and physical well being.

Depression IS an illness.  In fact it is a physical illness.  No way is it a weakness, and whoever says that then needs to try it for himself and also tell them to look it up.

In the meantime, you were right to come home.  I've done it myself.  This won't go away overnight of course, but start by accepting that this is an illness, you are not weak, take some time for yourself and try and stay calm.  Walking, or any exercise is good.  Talk to people and post on here as so many have been through this.

If you're ill you need time off work if you feel it'll help.  Ok you're the only one who does payroll, but you need to think of yourself.  How do they manage when you're not there?  Tell them.  Your health is more important than a job.

Seriously think about these over the counter meds.  Go and get some, start taking them, be prepared to have a few rocky days, time time out for you and wait for the meds to start helping.

K x

 

Hi Kate , I responded to you on another link, this place is very confusing lol,  I am starting what you have suggested tomorrow, next day delivery on Amazon , onwards and upwards, I have told my family this afternoon, they knew something was wrong, so everyone knows now, so onwards and upwards xxx

Yes I saw your other post too.  

Glad you're going try the 5-HTP etc, it is worth trying the alternative if you'd rather not revert back to medication.  Remember to listen to your doctor too though x  I'm not a medical person, but just going on experience and readings.  I hope they'll help as they did me.

Glad you were also able to talk to your family.  It helps so much.  Absolutely, onwards and upwards.

Keep us posted.

K x

Hi .... wish I'd found this page earlier as would have tried the natural serotonin when told I need to take cita for life as chronic pain is draining it .. Because I wouldn't accept this I have been off and on over 20yrs but luckily this time 10mg seems to be keeping the worse anxiety to a minimal tho have sweats ad poor sleep (tho that's more with the chronic pain). I suppose if I wanted to try I would need to ask doc first but will try to read the books. Thanks

Hi Dino

Its worth keeping it in mind if you do come off your medicine, but of course do talk to your doctor if you do come off them.  Not sure if doctors are ok with the natural medicines - some would be and some probably not.

So is your chronic pain affecting the medicine, or is the medicine giving you chronic pain?

But yes, definitely something to keep in mind.  The book is interesting and am always dipping into it :-)

K x