A few things

[ScheifferB]

Hi guys,

I always find it best to air my thoughts and feelings on these forums when I'm feeling the effects of Anxiety, Depression or Panic Attacks as the responses usually put my mind to rest, so here I am again.

Firstly I'm asking for some advice.

About nearly a month ago now I completely stopped taking my Citalopram (10mg) because I felt like this was my second time on them, and it's time to face the problem and of course I felt better (obviously the tablets were working). As of the last few days I've been having small bouts of anxiety, and panic attacks a long with the occasional intrusive thoughts and of course the common ruminating thoughts i.e. "Is my heart okay? Am I having a stroke? my brain ok?" etc etc. I didn't consult my doctor about coming off them, I just came off them.. has anybody had rushes of anxiety, panic attacks etc when coming off their AD's at first?

Also my health anxiety has gone through the roof, I think I have a brain tumor, or if my mouth is rested looking at the computer, if I think about my mouth I'll feel like it's going to droop to one side and that I'm going to have a stroke.

I just need some reassurance, and for someone to share their experiences with me.

P.s. I've recently been watching Jim Carrey talking about his anxiety and depression problems, and how he took on the problem when coming off meds. He swears a lot by 5HTP is it? the supplement?

Anyway,

thanks.

[ScheifferB]

Anyone? :(

[Stormsky]

Hi
5htp is a vitamin, I took it but didnt do much.
I felt good the first few wks after I stopped my meds, but then I hit rock bottom, back to square one. Anx came back full force .. But I was determined I wasn't going back on them, I worked through my fears , was scary time.. Didnt start to feel better until about 6 months ...been off meds 2 yrs now, feel fine, glad to be free of mind controlling meds!

[ScheifferB]

Hi
5htp is a vitamin, I took it but didnt do much.
I felt good the first few wks after I stopped my meds, but then I hit rock bottom, back to square one. Anx came back full force .. But I was determined I wasn't going back on them, I worked through my fears , was scary time.. Didnt start to feel better until about 6 months ...been off meds 2 yrs now, feel fine, glad to be free of mind controlling meds!

Did you feel anxiety almost every day then? I've gone from feeling it 2 or 3 times a month, now every day!

I'll battle on through!

[Easio]

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