Been in 10 mg of citalopram going on 4 weeks this coming Sunday and today I'm so so tired and anxious somewhat too but because I feel so tired. Was on 5 mg for first 5 weeks. Just wondering if I can have like almost feeling myself again for some days and the next day down hill, so tired and anxiety up, this normal and how much longer will this take.
I was on 10 mg for the first week. Lots of side effect, so I reduced to 5 mg since week 2. Now I am on week 6, everything is great. No more anxiety, panic. Mood is great. My side effects are gone at week 5. I will stick to 5 mg.
How did you feel when you were on 5 mg dosage? Any reason to increase to 10 mg?
Doctor just thought to up it, only was on the 5 mg for 5 weeks so I wasn't on it maybe long enough to see what I would have done on the 5, feel like coming back down to the 5 and see, I hate pills so much. I also take clonazepam at night for sleep, been on that one for years but only on 0. 5 mg
Oh gosh, if I reduce it back to the 5 mg will I have the side effects of this tiredness and anxious feelings?
May be. I was on 10 my for only 1week before reducing to 5 mg. in fact, my side effect was reduced immediately after switching to 5 mg.
Your situation might be different.
Well I just took my 10 mg for the night, maybe see what tomorrow brings, I might just bring it back to the 5 mg, sure hate this feeling of fatigue and anxiety.
Hi Cindy, maybe your dosage needs to be increased I took 10mg then 20mg and have no anxiety getting te mixture right is vital see your doc dont settle for anything other than what makes you comfortable
Well I had 2 or 3 good days where I felt almost like myself again but today tired and anxious. 4 th. week almost, on 10 mg.
Yep Cindy the right dosage will make all the difference. Unfortunately there is no quick fix and we have to go through this until you get to a point where you level out, then the healing process can really begin. There is no time limit on this! It could be quicker then some or longer.
Just try and believe it will happen, but you must give it time. I am so glad I gave it time.
All the best,
David
Hi there I felt the same anxious all day th mornings have been awful. I was on 10mg then 15mg and now 20mg. It's been 5 weeks today and today I feel like myself, it is a long struggle! But I know it feels like it's never going to end but it will! Try downloading some breathing apps and anxiety apps on your phone they really helped xx
Thank you Polly, guess i wish it would be faster at helping, hate feeling do tired and loopy all the time
But will the tiredness go away! That's ny biggest problem, anxiety kicks in when I get so tired feeling, hate that tiredness feeling
I guess I'm afraid to have my doctor increase it higher because I don't want the side effects, already have them now AMD they'd be worse if I increased the dose I'm afraid. Would be to 15 or 20 mg I'm sure she'd go to next
Patience Cindy, just believe in the positive and you'll get better sooner or later, just don't let yerself get all bothered by it. I didn't think I'd ever be somewhere like here, then I didn't know what was happening (scary!). Then I found the forum, then I just wanted to get better and here I am (I hope) getting better! There is still a ways to go yet, but it is a better feeling! Go with the flow and keep posting!
Regards,
David
I will try David to go with the flow but it's hard when you're suppose to go places with family and friends and all you feel is anxiety and tiredness, but I'll try!!!
Hi Cindy, keep going. I am only on day 12, and sign on here once a day for some encouragement. I am equally impatient about feeling better, but like David said we have to go with the flow, no matter how impatient and unwell we feel in the beginning. Know there is a silver lining and soon there will be brighter days ahead. Sending positive vibes your way, and keep posting on your progress and remember you are not alone. Lee.
Thank you Lee and I sure will try. Like I said I'm going out in the world today, anxious about it but I really have to try to get through the day for my daughters sake, it's for baby shower decoration shopping and lunch, don't want to go but have to!
Good for you Cindy. You will be so pleased with yourself once today is over. I have a weekend like that next weekend which I am already dreading, but I am also hoping I may be feeling a little better by then. I hope the day turns out well, and that you maybe even enjoy it a bit. Proud of you for giving it your all. lee x
Hi guys, Ive done 3 weeks citalopram 10mg and ive just started 20mg today. Felt shocking today but thats because im so anxious in the night when i wake - about not getting back to sleep mainly. Then this weekend I had a family bday yesterday AND today. Felt like was going to explode but I did it.
It's at times like this I wish I was religious!
Im a grown, professional Im so embarassed by my problem.
I was on fluoxetine for 7 months with amitriptyline and I was more settled but they say citalopram is the best one for anxiety so im sticking with it !
My problem in order of impact is sleep, anxiety, depression and some anger.
But when i sleep everything is so much more managable.
Im hoping citalopram is the best thing that ever happened to me 
Btw - feel free to give me your thoughts and remedies!