I have been taking citalopram. I took it for about a couple of weeks and then I went off it cold turkey for about 2 weeks. Then on Monday I got more. I took it and now I feel tired or have a lack of energy. I've already had a sleep today. I might have a nap. I do stay up late but I did sleep. Citalopram is helpful but will this tiredness go away? Or may I have to sleep earlier? My sleeping pattern is messed up

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My first thought is to try and get on a normal sleep cycle again. And yes drowsiness can be a side effect. Try taking at bed time rather than in the morning.

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Originally Posted by splitimage

My first thought is to try and get on a normal sleep cycle again. And yes drowsiness can be a side effect. Try taking at bed time rather than in the morning.

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I try to but it's the summer holidays and it has wreaked my sleep cycle. If i take it at bedtime I might not be able to sleep

[Miss Laura]

Hey HappyCheeks,

Unfortunately I am gonna say a sleep routine and structure is your best bet. When do you take Citalopram? When I was on it I use to take it in the morning and at night. It did help me at night as my insomnia was quite bad back then. I know it's the summer hols but you really need sleep.... I am saying this in my head as I am like you I don't sleep

Originally Posted by Miss Laura

Hey HappyCheeks,

Unfortunately I am gonna say a sleep routine and structure is your best bet. When do you take Citalopram? When I was on it I use to take it in the morning and at night. It did help me at night as my insomnia was quite bad back then. I know it's the summer hols but you really need sleep.... I am saying this in my head as I am like you I don't sleep

I take it in the morning. If I take it at night I am worried I might not be able to sleep. I know I need sleep but I spend more time on the computer. sometimes at night I don't feel tired enough to go to sleep.

I might go to sleep earlier tonight.... I am already feeling tired

[Miss Laura]

Hey HappyCheeks,

Ye maybe try an early night tonight. I have started going to bed bed between 10-11pm. You have another hour or so

Today I made a Sleep Sheet with my Support Worker for incase I can't sleep. I am hoping it works as I am shocking at sleep recently.

Originally Posted by Miss Laura

Hey HappyCheeks,

Ye maybe try an early night tonight. I have started going to bed bed between 10-11pm. You have another hour or so

Today I made a Sleep Sheet with my Support Worker for incase I can't sleep. I am hoping it works as I am shocking at sleep recently.

I try to If I can't sleep. I will just relax in bed I hope the sleep sheet helps

[Miss Laura]

Hey HappyCheeks,

Have you got relaxation CD's? I have one that's specifically for sleep and that normally helps. Make sure your phone is switched off and your room is quiet.

Originally Posted by Miss Laura

Hey HappyCheeks,

Have you got relaxation CD's? I have one that's specifically for sleep and that normally helps. Make sure your phone is switched off and your room is quiet.

I do listen to relaxing sounds on YouTube. It helps me become sleepy. Thanks for the tips

[craven_]

i took citalopram for a few months and it made me like a zombie
i felt tired all the time and found it really hard to get out of bed or motivate myself to do anything.
i hope it turns out better for you and you manage to regulate your sleep.

Originally Posted by happycheeks

I have been taking citalopram. I took it for about a couple of weeks and then I went off it cold turkey for about 2 weeks. Then on Monday I got more. I took it and now I feel tired or have a lack of energy. I've already had a sleep today. I might have a nap. I do stay up late but I did sleep. Citalopram is helpful but will this tiredness go away? Or may I have to sleep earlier? My sleeping pattern is messed up

Originally Posted by craven_

i took citalopram for a few months and it made me like a zombie
i felt tired all the time and found it really hard to get out of bed or motivate myself to do anything.
i hope it turns out better for you and you manage to regulate your sleep.

Oh my goodness, I'm sorry about that. I think citalopram suits me. It calms me down and prevents my mood swings. Maybe another anti- depressant could help.