Crazy morning tiredness, can't get out of bed

Same here with the tiredness but it tends to go away eventually . 

I am on 30 mg so I feel what you are saying . I am on week 7 and still feel tired . But less each week ! 

Patience !!!!

F x

Me too! 6 weeks in, can't get out of bed and then feel sleepy during the day. The worst was when I drunk some alcohol the night before, not sure though if it's related. I have an impression it is getting better, but is driving me crazy and doesn;t help with depression at all. 

hugs to both of you!!!

I wonder if it would help if you took your pill in the morning instead, maybe an hour or two after you get up?

?I haven't had tiredness as a side effect yet (I wish I would; it would help the insomnia;-), but I find it hard to jump out of bed due to an increase of dread and anxiety in the mornings.

?Hang in there:-). It should get better each week.

I cut my pill in half. Take half before bed and half in the morning. It seems to help. 

Guys thank you so much for all your thoughtful responses - it is at least nice to know that I'm not alone experiencing these effects! Regarding alcohol, I actually couldn't find a correlation despite hoping that not drinking the night before would make a difference. Regarding half a pill at night and another half in the morning, that's an awesome idea and I'll try it from tonight!

Thanks again

Just be patient, after 6-8 week, you will notice the difference for better, I take my medication in the morning, so I can sleep at night, don’t lose hope it works..🙂

Glad to see your post as this has been the worst side effect for me. I am on 10mg, have been for just over three weeks and started on 5mg for four days, taken in the morning.

I wake up feeling fairly anxious still but just have no motivation to get up and get on with my day. I will push it to the last minute and some days I just stay in bed and feel terribly guilty and unproductive. I can barely get up to eat, have to force myself. Other side effects I am experiencing are sweating, especially in bed, lack of appetite and dizziness - prob because of low blood sugar from not being able to eat. I am still experiencing fairly bad morning anxiety. If I can get myself up and going I am usually pretty good in the afternoon and evening with increased appetite.

I too am hoping I am not alone in these symptoms, they are making me feel isolated and depressed.

I took escitalopram last year and I recall it took a good couple of months for me to feel great but I cannot remember this terrible lack of motivation and lethargy in the morning. It’s the worst.

Like you I am the same before I go to sleep, making plans and telling myself it’ll be better but it isn’t. I am hoping that the next couple of weeks show a great improvement as I am neglecting my business and my life feels like it’s on hold.

Anyway hang in there and keep posting.

Hello,

I know this is an older discussion but for me the mornings are the worst! I find it extremely difficult to get up and out of bed since taking this medication. I take my dosage in the morning and STILL I feel lethargic and unmotivated to start my day. When I wasn't on Escitalopram 10mg I was able to get up and function (mostly)! I'm pleased to know someone else experiences this! I should also say I've been on this medication and dosage for just over a year and it hasn't improved.

I was thinking I would speak to my Doctor.

Thanks!