I just started taking Celexa 20mg for anxiety/panic attacks about three days ago and since it is the first time I have ever taken any kind of antidepressant I am extremely nervous. I have been reading about withdrawal symptoms and am wondering if the withdrawal is severe or permanent because I am weighing my options here. Should I take it for the time my doctor wants me on it, and then get off of it only to have major withdrawal that some say never goes away...or should I stop it now before my brain becomes accustomed to it and deal with the anxiety and panic that I have.. Any information on this would greatly be appreciated. My mom takes Celexa at 40mg for two years now along with Zantac and she swears by it. However, she is going to be on it for quite the long term. As I am still in my twenties, I do not want to be on meds for the rest of my life unless extremely necessary....