Kettle,
I had citalopram and HRT (patches). I started the citalopram first and then added patches about 6 weeks later. Neither worked for my anxiety, so I came off both. Have been cold turkey for about 3 months now. Have just made a Dr appointment for next week to try ADs again (another type).
I would definitely give the citalopram a go, to see if it works. As long as you don't get side effects in the first 2 weeks, it'll do you no harm, and could work for you.
ADs are a bit like HRT, you may have to try a few to find the right one.
I did 2 weeks on 5mg, 2 weeks 10mg, then up to 15mg and finally 20mg. I got 2 days of headaches going from 5 to 10. That was it for side effects.
Good luck if you try them. xx