Hi, I'm RisingMoss

November 9, 2026

I am currently on my second reduction (by filing off a very small amount from the pill) from my eight year long 20 mg dose. I am experiencing pretty severe reactions to the most recent reduction. I seem to have finished most of the physical withdrawal symptoms, and now have depression and anxiety, although not unbearable. I think these are withdrawal, not relapse, and I can eat and sleep okay. Just that getting through the day is miserable. I’m hoping that I stabilize on this dose soon. It’s been about a month.

Celexa — 20mg — 8 years 3 months — holding

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Peggy Wallace3d ago

Trusted VoiceCymbalta · holding

Hi @Rising Moss:. You are most welcome here!. We are all familiar with coming off of drugs of all kind. Please let us know what it is that you’re trying to come off of and we can help you.

In my life, have been on Prozac, Wellbutrin, Amytriptiline, Ambien, Seroquel, Zoloft, pamelor, Nortriptiline, Clonazepam, Suboxone (for insomnia), Effexor, Valium, Trazadone, Zanax, and Gabapentin. These, I remember.
Currently on,Duloxetine 60 mg — 2 yr — holding | without clinician

RisingMoss3d ago

Celexa · holding

I am coming off of celexa. Can’t believe I forgot to mention which drug! I am 73 years old, if it matters. In good health except for controlled high blood pressure, which becomes less controlled during anxiety/panic.

Celexa — 20mg — 8 years 3 months — holding

Peggy Wallace3d ago

Trusted VoiceCymbalta · holding

though I am not a doctor, I can almost positively tell you that what you’re feeling is withdrawal and not relapse. Dr. Mark Horowitz is on YouTube and specifically addresses this.

RisingMoss3d ago

Celexa · holding

Thank you for responding, Peggy Wallace. I needed to hear this right now.

Celexa — 20mg — 8 years 3 months — holding

RisingMoss3d ago

Celexa · holding

I will listen to Dr. Horowitz.

Celexa — 20mg — 8 years 3 months — holding

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Catina2d ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @RisingMoss, welcome to Taper Community! You're actually doing a really great job so far with your taper - you're tapering by small amounts and holding in between reductions. If symptoms start interfering with your life too much, then that is a sign you need to slow things down. Some of us take longer to get off these drugs (I'm one of them). If you go to the Tapering Protocols, Symptoms & Self-Care, and I Need Support sections of the forum and click on the Guides tab, you'll find lots of helpful advice and tips. The Resources section also has lots of helpful information. Slower is faster on this crazy journey, so take your time. We want to remain as stable and functional as possible. We look forward to supporting you on your tapering and healing journey! Catina 💜 https://taper.community/drugs/celexa https://taper.community/resources/blog/citalopram-celexa-withdrawal-guide

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 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.

RisingMoss1d ago

Celexa · holding

Thanks so much, Catina.

Celexa — 20mg — 8 years 3 months — holding

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