[font=Georgia][color=Teal]I decided to start Celexa @ 20 mg (may increase to 40 mg), as I have heard that anti-depressants can actually be pretty promising in the treatment of Panic and Anxiety disorders. It has been only two days and I am experiencing awful upset stomach, worsened insomnia, and brain fog. Above all those, I wake up to this feeling of jitteriness (almost like I am on speed or a major sugar rush). My body shakes and I feel like my brain is shaking inside too. Other times, I just feel zombied out (spaced out)... Is all of this normal for now? This has been a very hard step for me as I have my fears about being bipolar and such, and because I read too much online I now know that sometimes anti-depressants can induce mania in people. My doctors told me I have nothing to worry about, so I am trying not to. I am battling those fears by even taking the medication in the first place. Anyhow, I would just like to know if anyone here has experienced insomnia and a 'raced' feeling when trying their anti-depressants? I think I worry about those symptoms the most because I always imagine those are some symptoms that would mimic mania. I know it's probably irrational, but I decided to post instead of taking myself of the meds and blowing it all out of proportion. In the morning, upon awakening, that is when the jittery feeling is the worst. I just don't want to give up on something that might actually help me on account of my fears again, because sometimes I really believe that this might actually help me out. Thanks. Oh, and to all of those who were suggesting therapy- I'm going to speak to someone starting Thursday! Perhaps these are some positive steps after all, and I have all of you to thank. So, thank you all so kindly.[/font][/color]
