Hi, I'm Pablo

September 11, 2026

I’ve been on Citalopram for 5 months following a severe episode of intrusive thoughts. I have been sceptical about its role in my recovery, as it felt like the Promethazine that I was prescribed from day one was actually the thing that helped me. I stumbled across a podcast with Mark Horowitz which has brought me here

Celexa — 10mg — 5 months — researching taper | without clinician

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CatinaSep 11

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Pablo, welcome! We're glad you found your way here to our wonderful community. If you've listened to Mark Horowitz, then you're already familiar with Hyperbolic tapering. If you'd like to learn more about it, you can do that in the Resources section. We look forward to supporting you during your taper off Celexa. Also, feel free to contribute to the forum with anyone else that needs assistance or support. Catina 💜

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.28 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

PabloSep 11

Celexa · researching

Many thanks Catina

Celexa — 10mg — 5 months — researching taper | without clinician

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