Coming off citalopram. :(

Hard to leave pets though - very hard unless you have someone who will look after them. I suffer from S.A.D. so have to go away and have gone twice on my own abroad. I'm alive, when I go to the sun.

It is. I have 3 cats as well but they're slightly easier because cats are more independent and can cope better as long as they have each other someone to cuddle and food! Having said that I haven't been away for more than 2 nights since 2007 so think I should get my finger out and see a bit of the world before the rheumatism sets in!!

I had 3 rescued cats plus my ferals outside and elderly parents so for years only could manage a week's holiday a yr. I miss my cats SO much but can't cope with losing anything or anyone close to me so have decided to have no more. Lonely house, yes but I have my freedom. Can't have it all.

That's true or at least it's very difficult to have it all! And actually after that situation you DESERVE to have some freedom so make the most of it! I quite fancy a cruise by myself at some point because you can come and go as you please and I like the thought of waking up in a new place almost every day ......

Have done 2 cruises - the first in 1982 when it was SOMETHING to do a cruise. My friend always wants me to go with her. It's a wonderful way to see lots of places and I've been so lucky to have done that. Monte Carlo, Rome, Florence etc. - just wonderful. grab any happiness you can get, before it's too late. Unfortunately, solo cruising is very expensive.

But then if I haven't had a holiday since 2007 that's 7 years of holiday money I've saved so looking at it that way doesn't make it quite so bad ......

Go for it, then! I have 2 or 3 holidays a year. Don't hesitate - book it and it will be a holiday of a life-time. Make 2014 a new start.

Oooo that's scary talk that! But it also sounds good after the year I've had so I'll take it

scary talk?

Planning a holiday - scary!

Oh no... my holidays keep me going.

Hi again folks.

I have had a bit of a journey coming off cit.

Initially, it was too fast...and I struggled.

Here is my latest, and I wondered if anyone has experienced something similar...

I have been on Citalopram for over a decade and finally, after a very gradual taper, have come off of them completely. That will be 4 weeks cit-free tomorrow!

It's been an immense undertaking, but I'm a determined (stubborn my hubby would say) individual.

There is a lot of information online re cit withdrawal symptoms, but I can't find any discussion re increased (to the point of being out of control) sex drive. I know the cit affects libido, and it's great to welcome it's healthy return. This, however, isn't what I would call healthy.

Even when I had decreased libido on the cit, I was aware of my husband's needs and my emotional needs, so we didn't go through long periods without sex. Now it is really good again, nostalgic of pre-cit days.

However, even just after a very satisfying orgasm when I should be feeling that wonderful relaxed, sleepiness, I start to get "antsy" and physically crave more. It's almost immediate.

One of the more documented withdrawal symptoms I have experienced is Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). There is a similar feeling in my left arm. A need to move the limb. It's hard to explain, but I feel that the sexual need is a similar thing, and somehow connected.

Well, I'm just going to put it out there...and hope that someone can relate, and can assure me that this heightened craziness will pass.

I am exhausted through lack of sleep.

If anyone can share, but feels embarrassed doing so in the open forum, perhaps you wouldn't mind PMing me?

I would suggest opening a new post, if there is not already one, on that subject.

Thank you for your suggestion Ms Mac...I've done that now