"i am a 24 year old female suffer of bi-polar and felt completely helpless and depressed all the time, that is until i started taking citalopram. i now very rarely experience the &#039;manic&#039; periods, and my concentration and confidence levels have dramatically increased. i was only supposed to be on this medication for 6 months, however when i tried to go off them i hit rock bottom once again. i have now been taking citalopram for over a year, and due the way it positively affects my life and relationships with family and friends, i am happy to stay on them for the time being. i highly recommend this medication for any bi-polar sufferer. (nb: i&#039;m on 40mg)"