Re: OCD Recovery: coming off Citalopram and controlling reoccurring symptoms
HI there,
I have also been diagnosed with OCD, some people can deal with their symptoms and give into the little rituals that don't bother their day too much.
But when you have OCD you have OCD It's not fair I certainly know this.
I choose to stay on medication because .. well look at it this way, if you had schizophrenia or manic depression, you wouldn't really come off your meds.
BUT if you feel you can live with your little ways and they DON'T interfere with your day to day activities then stay off if it makes you happier.
Now the symptoms you are feeling are usually withdrawal effects, I too was hot, quick tempered and very teary. I took a half a tablet when I felt like this and continued until I no longer got those symptoms. (a half every 4 days or so it was)
All the best matey
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