do i need it?

Hi Claireem, my advise would be to continue to take the Citalopram, they won't have done anything yet but of course I'm glad your anxiety levels have dropped, staying with family is a good idea especially if you generally live alone, company and someone to chat and talk to is a big distraction. 

Taking the Citalopram when you feel okay won't effect anything assuming your not getting any side effects, you'll just feel ok, maybe see how you feel in a months time and if you feel your ok abd don't need them then speak to your GP about coming off them.

Neil 

I began to feel better shortly after beginning Citalopram as well. Not sure if it was a placebo effect or what but I definitely needed to take them. My doctor started me out on 10mg. while I got them into my system to help minimize side effects then at about week 6 we decided an increase was in order as although I had improved I felt like I could use a stronger dosage. It took me about 3 1/2 months to get the full effect to where I was my old self again but suffice it to say Citalopram has made a huge difference for me. I have now been on them about 6 months and can't even begin to think about where I would be had I not started Citalopram. If I can be of any help or encouragement feel free to PM me.

It's not good to be playing Russian roulette with such powerful meds....always consult ur physician...take care

Hi Claire, 

I agree with what the others have said. Make sure you take Citalopram everyday, I take mine every morning just before breakfast. My GP advised me that it can take 4-6 weeks for it to have an impact and fully get into my system. The side effects can be grim but power through and if you're not getting them thats great. I would stick with the meds for now and then re-evaluate in a few months. Keep going, here if you need to talk x

I did feel different in the first week in a weird sort of way so they maybe helping, plus the placebo like others have said but we are all different. However they dont work propery for a few weeks and any side effects will subside/reduce so dont give up.

My attitude is do everything slowly, give a few weeks to evaluate any changes. Also exercise (stuff like gym and walking) helps me lots with anxiety, unburnt energy seems to fuel anxiety with me.

Have not had one for years now but personally found with panic/anxiety attacks being aware of your thoughts is important and correctly challenging them, so a councillor would help I think

Hi   Definitely continue taking them I can remember many years ago when I was going through a really bad spell my doctor at that time gave me antidepressants as soon as I walked out of the surgery I felt amazing I had not even taken any ! I have been on Citalopram for several years now as I was suffering from Agoraphobia and Panic Attacks they take at least 3 wks to have any effect mine took a bit longer than that but they do work I am on 20mg and I do not have the panic attacks now hope this helps