Hi all,


I'm on my 3rd go around of Citalopram. I came off Citalopram 20mgs about 2 years ago
but have recently relapsed back into anxiety.


I'm on day 10 and suffering really bad side effects, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, racing heart, night sweats, uncomfortable sensations and weight loss.
I have a history of panic attacks and anxiety symptoms, and these are as bad or worse than anything I have experienced.

During my previous stints with Cit I had almost no start up effects at all, but this time it's getting to the point
where I feel myself spiraling into a crisis.


I have also been on Lorazepam 1mg for about 2 months (taking a quarter to a half tablet, maybe 2 or 3 times a day)
but this is increasing to balance out the Cit effects. I'm concerned about that, I feel like I would possibly be dependent
by now and my supply is getting low.

I'm also wondering if some of these symptoms are me going into withdrawal when I try and ration the benzo.


The health system here is a shambles at the moment and I can't get an appointment with my GP for 2 weeks
The advice from the health line is it's 'my call' if I want to discontinue.


any advice would be much appreciated..