Mole25 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) Hi there, I am 68 yrs old and have been off the ADs (anti-depressants) since end of 2017 after tapering very very slow from Citropram (I think this spelt wrong). I originally took the stuff at the beginning of 2016 after a setback regarding panic attacks. I had been personally mobbed in a company together with other guys. Then I was forced to look for another job 2-3 yrs later. And companies wanted me. Oh sh..... I knew I could not work again. So I became ill and was force in a clinic to take these horrible drugs. These Ads have caused havoc in my life. Overreacting to everything with brain zaps, sweating and headaches, severe stomach pains (the vagus nerve is overreacting here). Just laying next to my hubby - he swallows - I just jump out of my skin. The sound of the bed quilts startled me. Moving to the side or turning back caused zaps. My "Charlie" wanted me to stay in bed all day. No, Charliem I will get on with my life ( I said loudly) I read lots of books on this. One was to plan your day. I did voluntary work, I went walking, carried on with my hobbies, including art and belly dancing. Met my friends in spite of Charlie. Now I love my life. And I finish with my message. DO NOT GIVE UP. Your life will come back. BUT you must do something about it. Eventually your love of life will take over and eliminate your "Charly". And if you need some encouragement, do not hesitate to contact me. Mo. Edited January 8, 2023 by getofflex 2 November 2016 Panic Attacks, severe nausea December 2016 short stay in hospital Citalopram 20 mg January 2017 tapering Citalopram due to side effects: hallucinations, no sleep Psychologist refuses to help me January - August 2017 Using water method, reducing by approx. 10% 2-3 weeks At 1 mg Citalopram Withdrawal symptoms including dizzyness, neck pains, diarrohea. Supplements: Fish Oil Omega, Vitamins, Ashwagandha and now Magnesium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Emeritus getofflex Posted January 8, 2023 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) Link to Mole's Introduction Thread Mole, congratulations for getting off of Citalopram, and working so hard to get your life back! You are indeed an inspiration for me, and will be for many others on this forum as well. Edited January 8, 2023 by getofflex Please do not private message me. Only tag me for urgent questions about tapering and reinstating - thank you. ***Please note this is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a doctor who understands psych meds and how to withdraw from them, if you can find one. Lexapro Started Apr 15 2010 - 10 mg; started taper August 2017, recent taper info: Apr 2 '20 0.18 mg; Jul 16 0.17 mg, Aug 23 0.16 mg, Oct 7 0.15 mg, Nov 8 - 0.14, Jan 16 '21 - 0.13, Feb 7 - 0.12, Feb 22 - 0.11, Mar 26 - 0.10, May 21 - 0.09, June 15 - 0.08 Aug 16 - 0.07, Oct 6 - 0.06, Nov 21 0.05, Dec. 17 0.04, Jan 14 '22 0.03, Feb 19 0.02, Apr 18 0.01, May 15 0.005, Jul 8, 0.00. Psych Drug Free as of July 8, 2022!! Woohoo!!! other meds: Levothyroxine 75 mg magnesium in small amounts at 4 AM, before bed suppl AM: fish oil, flax oil, vit C, vit E, multivitamin, zinc suppl 8 PM: magnesium 350 mg, extended release vitamin C, melatonin 2 mg Paxil 2002 - 2010, switched to Lexapro 2010 Trazodone 50 mg. 2002 - 2019, fast tapered in 2019 Xanax 0.5 mg as needed 2002 - 2019, up to 3x weekly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentor Hanna72 Posted January 8, 2023 Mentor Share Posted January 8, 2023 Congratulations @Mole25👏👏 Well done! All the best to you. 1999-2020 20 mg Paxil Bridged with Fluoxetine to help me get off Paxil. 2022 Fluoxetine 15 mg 12/12 14mg 27/12 13mg jan 12mg feb 11mg mars 10mg, 9 mg 8,5 mg 7.6mg 7.0 mg 6,3 mg 5,6 mg 5,0 mg 4,5 mg 4,0 mg 3.6mg 3,2 mg 2,9 mg 2,6 mg 2,3 mg 2,0 mg 1.8 mg I am not a medical professional nor is this a medical advice. I only talk from my own experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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