Hi

I have been on citalopram for just over a year after a patch of terrible anxiety. After feeling numb but ok and spending all of my spare time sleeping I decided to come off it.

I came off very fast, from 40mg to nothing over about three weeks, the original idea being that I would taper straight onto Fluoxetine 20mg. However, I felt ok and didn't start the Fluoxetine.

This was fine for a few weeks - lots of zaps, emotions etc. but my anxiety was ok and then, after about six weeks completely clean, I find myself overwhelmed with anxiety, pounding heart, repetitive thoughts etc. I do have good days, like today, when I feel on good form, but this is usually about one in four, with the other three being pretty hellish.

So, the questions:
  1. should I start on the Fluoxetine now?
  2. the core of my issues are anxiety related, so might it be better to go for Buspirone? My GP seems a bit resistant to this.
  3. is the citalopram withdrawal still going on, should I hold on a bit longer and stay clean?

Any thoughts or guidance would be very, very welcome.

Thank you

HS

P.S. Psychopoet's guide to Citalopram has been fantastic for me, so thank you!