Morning Anxiety

Hi, its my second day on citalopram 10mg. I take it in the morning with breakfast. Yesterday was ok. Last night was the first night. I did fall asleep ok. But I woke up at 4:00. Anxious, tensed, almost pannicky, worst than before. I didnt feel good at all. Im a little better now. I did take my dose this morning. I guess it will be the same tomorrow. Hope it doesnt last to long..

Brit- Who is Patti?

Patti is someone that has gone through pure "hell" with depression for the past few years. I wrote to you all about 6 months ago and all were so helpful and caring. Does this help? Patti

@brit Be sure to let patti know how sad it is to have endured so much. Takes a lot of strength.

Sometimes it takes a few days for your medication to take effect. Hoping you are feeling better today but please may I add....if it isn't call your doctor he might be able to help with another medication. There are so many different medications out there even the doctors get confused. God Bless and hoping you will feel better. Me still the same anxious and depressed. Back to the doctor for me God Bless You Patti

My mornings are definitely worse. Feelings lift as the day goes on. It would be awful to know I had to feel this way all day. Coffee and a good breakfast helps. Also I have to take my little dog out for a walk first thing. I believe the combination helps to lift me. 🙂

It has been happening to me for several years now.. have tried many helpful activities... meditation, deep breathing, mindfulness etc.. I go to bed, feeling okay in the evening.. however, each morning I am greeted upon waking with the same feeling of anxiety , panic and a sad feeling,

I have the same situation with my sleep at night. I feel calmer and more energetic at night. I know I should be asleep no later than 10 or 11:00. I want to watch movies and snack. Then in the morning I have that horrible rushed anxious feeling.
I am taking Cymbalta, Remeron as needed for sleep and recently added Trintellix 10 mg. Trintellix seems like a placebo as I am not getting relief from anxiety and depression.
Someone mentioned Abilify which works like a CHARM by giving me energy and desire to get out of bed!
My concern is the WEGHT GAIN
that the Abilify seems to encourage.

I do expect that citalopram won't work right away. I guess I should continue for a few weeks, before thinking to change, unless the side effects become to difficult. For now with ativan it seems to be ok. Thanks to @pankaj. I m very grateful to have found this group. It helps a lot. Feeling less alone. I particulary appreciate that everyone is understanding, non judgemental.
Thanks