Re: Citalopram and Serotonin
Hi Donna
You may get others disagreeing, but there are those of us on here who find it necessary to take antidepressants on a long-term basis - I prefer to look at it as long-term rather than permanent but it may well be the latter in my case. I certainly wouldn't feel under any pressure to come off them anytime soon if you don't want to, but it might be worth while taking advantage of feeling better by reading some self-help books about anxiety/depression/relaxation, things like that, rather then relying on meds on their own.
Again, there are those who will argue that there is no proof that anxiety/depression have their roots in a chemical situation in the brain - my response would be to say there is no proof there isn't, and I've certainly benefited hugely from taking ADs.
It comes down to personal choice (or need) in the end, so do what feels right for you xx
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