Has anyone heard of a prescription called citalopram?

The name brand is celexa, it treats depression. I have been on it for 8 years and I am not able to get off if it. When I wasn't able to get any for 2 months, my anxiety became worst and I had severe panic attacks and I had to go back on it but I still suffer from panic attacks but not as bad. I am always so scared and overthinking. I get severe heat flashes and everything. I wish I never went on that drug, because it has been making my life hell. I used to get angry when I forget to take it but now I get severe panic attacks that I beg to go to the hospital because I feel like I'm dying! It truly hurts so much. I wish life would get easier

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REMsleep · 41-45, F

Are you in therapy because attempting to quit medication without other coping mechanisms will just make you crash because your body is used to getting a chemical and then you just want to rip it away.
It sounds like you might need some assistance but it is doable
Is there a reason that you want to get off of it?

Itsjustbrit · 26-30, F

@REMsleep i just wish to be more independent but this medication is stopping me. Sometimes i run out of it and i have to wait a long time to get another prescription and the withdrawls are really bad. I sleep 12 hours of the day with this mediacation