Feb up

[Jayney7]

Hi all as u know I want to stop taking my meds after speaking with members and gp my gp as put me on citalopram for depression so am wanting to stop meds and he puts me on more

[bluebell99]

Hi Jayney7 I am sorry you are feeling a little let down by your GP's response.

What did he say when you told him you wanted to come off the meds?

If he was not supportive, or even not listening to your concerns, perhaps you need to see another doctor in the Practice.

It could be that your doctor is getting your mood sorted out before he starts to reduce your other meds, in the hope that the withdrawal will not hit you as hard.

Will you be having another appointment soon?

You will find plenty of support here, we have another member who has recently started on the road to withdrawal all meds and although she is finding it difficult, she is persevering.

Good Luck!

Kay

[Jayney7 in reply to bluebell99]

I feel he don't understand why I want to come off my meds I got back a week on Monday for review he said right know am so depressed last thing is I need is to start coming off meds xx

[BlueMermaid3]

Hi Jayney7

I know this isn't what you want to hear, but I think it would be a really good idea to follow your GP's advice.

When we are depressed coming off any medication is not a good idea as we are already in a bad place.

As Kay bluebell99 has said, maybe your GP wants to get your mood lifted before you start weaning off your meds.

Perhaps you could at least give it a try and see how you get on? There's nothing to lose and plenty to gain.

Perhaps take someone with you to your appointment to see your GP for moral support.

Also, don't be frightened of writing down what you want to discuss with your GP.

Wishing you much peace and good luck with your appointment a week Monday.

Lu xx

[Jayney7 in reply to BlueMermaid3]

Thank you bluemaid3 I have taken is advice am. Just concerned with the amount of meds am taking n still in pain 27 tablets aday madness xx

[BlueMermaid3 in reply to Jayney7]

I do know how you feel. I am on a cocktail of meds that I have to take every day just to enable me to get out of bed and be mobile every day.

I came off all my meds for over 3 months and ended up in such a bad place physically and mentally.

I could barely get out of bed and had zero motivation to do anything.

I thought my meds had stopped working - but they very obviously hadn't.

However, I do understand your need to know for yourself what is working and what isn't.

Lu xx

[Jayney7 in reply to BlueMermaid3]

I have no motivation I used to love all my kids here n grandchildren know I find carnt deal with people around me I still have 5 at home I just want to say to my 21 /17 time u moved out I used to have my grandbabies every weekend but I haven't got strength lucky my 4year old is very well behaved and helps loads he will make us breakfast and cob at lunch he loves doing it he doesn't moan about when I say Dylan can we leave going park today and we do something else playing a game drawing watch dvd so I am lucky to fair xc

[BlueMermaid3 in reply to Jayney7]

Hopefully the Citalopram will help you get back to your old self.

How lovely that your little lad is happy to help you out.

Perhaps you should tell the older ones that's how they should be behaving as well.

I know that in all likelihood it will just fall on deaf ears.

Fingers crossed that the Citalopram works well for you.

Fibromyalgia robs us of so many things.

Gentle hugs. Lu xx

[Jayney7 in reply to BlueMermaid3]

Lol u right about older ones thay all have own wash basket in rooms why is it on the floor bathroom floor we have so many rows over them clearing up after them self's to the point am shouting at them then thay have cheek to ask for money or can I have sleep over how about no x

[mmariaaaaaaaa]

Hi Jayney7 If it's any help I used to be on Citalopram & it worked really well. Though everyone reacts differently to different meds. Personally I know I need to take antidepressants. You'd be amazed in how a change in your mood can affects all areas of your life

This is my personal opinion- ask for Duloxetine instead as it's an antidepressant that is also used to treat Fibro. I changed from Citalopram to Duloxetine myself, again I must say everyone is different. Good luck ☺

[Jayney7 in reply to mmariaaaaaaaa]

I don't normally respond very well with any antidepressants as carnt cope with side affects but tajen them for two days and been OK so far just feel little sick and headache so I hoping I'll be OK thus time ty for your advice xx

[TheAuthor]

Hi Jayney7

I am so genuinely sorry to read this my friend. I am taking Citalpram myself and have been on them for about 2 years. I want to sincerely wish you all the best of luck and please take care of yourself.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken x

[Jayney7]

Thank you Ken i have started taking them don't feel any difference at min but only been a week so hoping soon to feel thay are working xx