"i tried lexapro prior to celexa and it really revved up my anxiety.  i was afraid celexa would do the same since it is almost the same medication, but celexa seemed to calm me down a bit. i believe that was because of the inactive part of it.  it is only the first day but i feel subdued. my main problem was restlessness, so i needed an antidepressant that would settle me down more so than perk me up.  settling down would essentially perk me up. if that makes sense. so far so good."