Waaaaaait!! What dose were you taking and how long have you been on it for? You might need to gradually taper it to ensure you don’t get discontinuation symptoms!!

Don't worry, I know I need to taper. That's why I've messaged my doctor, so they can give me advice on the safest way to do so.
I've done it before when I've switched SSRIs, this time I just want to see what I feel like without any.

Also, thanks for your concern! ^^

Ah YES sorry for jumping to conclusions too it was a bit of knee jerk reaction xD
But glad to hear that - cheers and stay well :DD

Talking from personal experience, I was also on SSRI's and it also killed my libido. Which is an unfortunate side effect, but it helps with mood! It's a good thing you're talking with your doctor because it can be dangerous going cold turkey. You slowly start taking less and less dosages of whatever you're taking and your body with catch up. If you're looking for other ways to boost mood minus SSRI's, consider meditation and therapy! Mindfulness is invaluable. This is just my anecdotal story, I'm not a medical professional or anything. Just a fox who was on SSRI's and worked in a Pharmacy :P

Yep, I'm planning on tapering! I've been down this road before when I've switched SSRIs, just this time I wanna try not switching to another one.
The other reason I want to do this is, there's been some research that came out recently saying that serotonin isn't the causal factor for every case of depression, and if that's the case for me, SSRIs won't actually do anything. I've never really noticed a major difference while I'm on them, and I mostly just take them because I'll get withdrawals otherwise. If they are actually boosting my mood, then I can always go back on them, knowing for sure how they affect me.
I've been working with meditation as well! The hard part for me is doing it consistently. But I know it's something I can work on if I need to.
My mom is a psychologist and she's dating a meditation teacher, (I'm currently living with both of them) so honestly this is a really good time for me to try and figure this out!
thanks for your concern! ^^

Yeah they killed mine... I'm having trouble coming off them myself cuz even a little reduction gives me major headaches and super deep lows. X_x;
My doctor isn't rushing to get me off them though so... Citalopram for life I guess lol.

Sorry to hear that! Maybe you can give your doctor a bit of a push and get some kind of temporary help with the withdrawal effects?

We'll see! Hope things go well for you.