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LOWERING MY MEDICATIONS TOO QUICKLY

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Net
joined 18 Feb 2008
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Posted by Net, 20:56 18 February 2008

Hi guys - I haven't been in contact for a while because I haven't had any bad days. Well in the mid of January, I decided to reduce my Citalopram from 20 to 10mg and my sleeping tables from 20 to 5mg. Over the last 11 days I haven't used my light. I have taken 2 days off work beause I couldn't face work. I proceed to go into work today and I started crying in front of all my colleagues. I think I have underestimated SAD and my light box. Well I want to get pregnant and that is the reason why I am trying to wean myself off medications. Any advice.
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Posted by Me, 21:24 18 February 2008

None to do with medication, only best speak to the doc - sorry

But thought you might like to know that the only times that I didnt suffer with SAD was when I was pregnant or just after (thats 3 times)!!

I reckon it is something to do with actually allowing myself to sleep in the afternoon because the baby needed me at night. Not having another one though so got to get used to having SAD for ever more!!¬

Me x
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Posted by Linda, 17:58 19 February 2008

You are in withdrawal after making such large cuts in both medications at the same time. I can understand your desire to be off the meds but you will be in for a difficult time if you carry on as you are. I suggest you reinstate both meds to the point where you are on an even keel again, and then make smaller cuts and take things gradually. I myself came off citalopram too quickly and I am still experiencing withdrawal effects 2 years later, though they are very slowly getting better.

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