Hello, @chinchuck - I'm sorry to hear about all you are going through with weaning off your medication. I'm also hoping that in addition to @hopeful123, @pankaj @parus @ainsleigh and @hopeful33250 might return to offer their support to you as you taper off of diazepam (Valium) and are dealing with some anxiety and agoraphobia, as well as depression. They may have some thoughts on whether citalopram (Celexa) has been helpful, for those who have gone through this taper.

Did your doctor suggest the citalopram (Celexa) or another medication to ease the symptoms, @chinchuck, or what did he or she suggest might help you through the rough patches with this taper?

Good morning @chinchuck. I took valium for 17 plus years. I was put on valium back when every woman who complained about any emotional problem was. It was their excuse for not dealing with problems of anxiety and depression. But it really doesn't matter why anyone was put on it as the symptoms of withdrawal are basically terrible. Back then there was a very mild tranquilizer called 'Librium (chlordiazepoxide). It took me a month to wean off of Valium. There isn't a symptom on this thread that I didn't have. I remember not being able to sleep and then as someone said, "I sleep like a cat". It was a huge relief when a month finally arrived and I was off of it. I told my then boyfriend, and now my husband that if I ever went back on them not to ever ask me to wean off of it again. That never happened. I know that you can do this. Be strong and keep going!