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Weaning off Celexa

I've been on celexa for five months now and I want to wean myself off. This would be my second time doing so. The first time I was on 40mg then got reduced to 20mg(3days), then 10mg(3days), then off. The next day I started to feel anxious, and electric shock like feelings through my body & stuttering. By the fourth day it was pretty rough I started freaking out & more annoyed of the jolts going through my body. I was then put back on celexa for another month 20mg(2wks), then 10mg(2wks), its come time to stop now & I was wondering how long the withdrawls will last for. I honestly think I can go on without them. I was treated for post partum depression & anxiety. I learned to control my anxiety now I want to try it without. I have Larazopam would this help east the withdrawl effects a lil if I happen to panic again?
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Did U start it already? Please dont start it, it's the worst thing you can do. If you started it and you think it works for you good, but when u want to come off it's going to be hell. I want to choke the doctor that prescribed this horrible medicine to me lol. I'm on my fourth day being off & I feel like throwing up, I feel dizzy, I am getting wicked electic jolts like every minute (annoying as hell), & I am worried that im going to end up on it again. I am considering it because its so annoying. I really want to know how long the withdrawals last. My best suggestion if you on celexa for depression you are better off talking to somebody about why your depressed & really dont take anti depressants that is the best advice I give to ppl who come to me about depression.
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sorry i cant answer ur question but i was put on the same thing would u say its not even worth goin on?
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