"taking citalopram for almost 3 years now, starting at 10mg and now 30mg dosage. i know the drug is different for everyone, but it&#039;s really helped me. i still suffer very bad anxiety, but depressive periods and mood swings seem to be under control. it&#039;s really important not to rely just on medication though, it&#039;s definitely only worked together with therapist/changing a few things (way i communicate etc). 

a huge downside to begin with was how tired i was, i would take the meds at night and then not be able to wake up properly, would easily fall back asleep until lunchtime. i now take them around 2pm. i experimented a lot with the timings! this seems best for me as i&#039;m usually out/busy in the afternoons so don&#039;t get caught tired."