No booze, no xanax, I feel stable and healthy. Bumped up to 20mgs and have been there for 4 months. My brain was tingling and I felt sortof euphoric the first week at 10mgs. I felt a huge difference right off the bat. PTSD and I was only able to get comfort with xanax or booze. I dont feel those people were in as horrible place as me. Ive read all if the negatives about Celexa. I don't recommend passing up this medication due to reviews, as everyone's chemistry is different. My resting heart rate was somewhere around 80 bpm, but I am otherwise healthy (ideal weight for my height, I exercise regularly, eat very healthy), and after taking this medication, it's lowered to just under 70 bpm. It has also lowered my heart rate, which I needed badly. I've noticed it has helped me with my mild OCD symptoms as well.I spend less time "fixing" things that do not need to be fixed(adjusting hanging pictures, lining things up, etc.) I have a bit of nausea in the mornings, but its usually gone by the time I get to work at 8am. I don't freak out over the small stuff and I don't cry at the drop of a hat anymore, which is fantastic. I have had anxiety since I was a small child, and have freaked out over tiny things my entire life. Citalopram gives me a general sense of well-being, which I have never experienced in my life until taking this. I have been on 40mg Citalopram in the past with the same effects, but took a break from medication to see where my head was at while unmedicated for a bit. Current use of any over the counter medications or herbs for mood or sleep benefits (e.g., melatonin, valerian, kava, hop extract, St.I take Citalopram for depression and anxiety at 20mg per day for a week now.Disease or condition that produces altered metabolism or hemodynamic responses.Sleep apnea, restless leg, or periodic limb movement disorder (to be ruled out after first sleep study).Previous electroconvulsive therapy or vagus nerve stimulation treatment during the last year.Not willing to end other psychiatric treatment.Axis II diagnosis of antisocial, schizotypal, or severe borderline personality disorder.Serious, unstable, or terminal medical condition.Other psychiatric disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorder).Use of an effective form of contraception throughout the study.Presence and complaint of insomnia for at least 1 month.Study visits will occur weekly for the first 6 weeks, bi-weekly for the last 6 weeks, and once 6 months post-intervention. The severity of participants' depression and insomnia will be assessed. All participants will also receive escitalopram oxalate, an antidepressant medication. Participants in this double-blind study will be randomly assigned to receive either desensitization therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy to target insomnia. This study will assess the efficacy of combining antidepressant medication and sleep-focused psychotherapy to simultaneously treat sleep difficulties and depression. Between 60% and 84% of people who have major depressive disorder report symptoms of insomnia.
In addition, individuals whose insomnia does not resolve with standard antidepressant therapy are at increased risk for recurrence of their depression. Persistent insomnia can hinder response to treatment. Why Should I Register and Submit Results?ĭifficulties falling and/or staying asleep are common in people who suffer from depression.
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