It is soo comforting to hear i am not the only one with a phobia of having my bp taken. I did start feeling better as i started 40mg of citalibpram last sept 2010 BUT I stupidly came off of it in April i weaned off myself tut tut and bang the anxiety came back with a bang so i have been to my doc who has put me back on them 20mg for a week and today she gave me an extra 10mg as I have really been hit with high anxiety but i have read that your anxiety can be increased when starting citalipram I get terrible fear after every thought and some of my thoughts dont make sence so why would i fear them? I am seeing a councilor and she helps me and i have to keep telling myself the positive (not easy when in panic) but i am trying. I would love help on how to deal with strong anxiety.

Cathycrumble xx