I started taking Citalopram (anti-anxiety/depression) about a year ago. I took it for 10 days before stopping because it made me so unbelievably sleepy - I found myself desperately wanting to go back to bed for two hour naps in the middle of the day, and when I was awake I couldn't get much done. I was assured any side effects would pass within a few weeks, but it was really getting in the way of my life, so I stopped taking them.
Following a few days this week of feeling like I was externally fine but internally walking a tightrope on the edge of a panic attack, I started taking them again. I was hoping that because I've taken them before the side effects might be less severe this time, but that infernal tiredness is back and I don't have time to nap for two weeks!!
Has anyone else had this? How long before it subsides? Would you recommend sticking with it, or should I ask my doctor for something different instead?