being weaned off my tablets.. cant cope..

[123abc]

i am on citalopram 30mg.. well was.. and the doctor wants to wean me off of them as i dont feel as they make me any happier. However, the thought of not having these as I have had them quite a long time makes me panic. I was put on them both for depression and anxiety, but dont feel they help me with the depression. But now i am worried the doctor wont give me any more and i really need these. Help me.

[Hidden]

Hi. 123. Your doctor will not take you off medication if he/she really thinks you need it, and by the sound of it you do. Are you telling your GP exactly how you feel? We sometimes tend to go into the surgery and put on a brave face. This is not good enough. You must tell your GP how you feel in every detail. They cannot make an accurate diagnosis unless you do. There are many other medications on the market and one of them may suit you better. But to be worried about not getting medication is not going to help. Remember, if you do not get the medication you feel you need you can ask to see another doctor. That is your right. Not every doctor understands about depression and anxiety. How could they? To reach for the prescription pad is the best they can do. After all, what can you do in ten minutes? Come back and let us know how you get on but try not to worry. I know, more easily said than done, but just try. Best wishes. jonathan.

[123abc in reply to Hidden]

I think the problem was that my mum insisted on coming to the appointment with me. And she doesn't believe in depression as odd as it sounds. Just coz she is all chirpy doesn't mean the entire world is. And she thinks she knows me when she knows nothing about how i feel and what is going through my head.

I think i am going to have to go back on my own and just not tell her about it. Coz its not helping me at all. I feel like i could go crazy if I dont have my tablets.

[Hidden]

Read what I said again about your rights. People who are 'chirpy' have no understanding of how you feel and you should not expect them to. Don't blame your mum. Do you know what it is like to have a broken leg? (Well you may but do you see my point?). Yes, a good idea. Go on your own and be frank with your GP. I feel sorry that there is no understanding because you will feel isolated, but there is always this site to fall back on. Plenty of good people here. By the way you talk you do need medication. So make an appointment now. Regards. jonathan.

[ellabella]

I agree strongly with Jonathan abc, your Mum is not you and does not know what you feel like. Make an appointment and go on your own. Your GP should take more notice of what you say. In some cases love it's a much needed chemical imbalance . It really does not matter what your Mum says , she will have your best interests at heart but she is not you Love and Hugs x Ella x

[Poppy45]

Hey, coming of meds is hard...don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You poor soul having to deal with all this stress, as the others have said it is YOUR individual health that's important here and whilst we may all have similar conditions etc none of us are the same...that is why some meds work for some and not for others.

the feeling like you may go crazy is one I really relate to...I panic if I don't have my meds with me just in case and if I miss a tablet or have a bad episode I feel like the ground is gone below me and like I may just lose the plot at any moment!

Keep coming on here for support, I wish I could say 'stay strong' and it would make a difference but it's not that easy. Remember though that you need to put your health first and really express to the GP EVERYTHING you are feeling...then hopefully armed with all that information they can help you in the way that you need.

xxx