Exhausted and no motivation?

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Started on escitalopr&aacute;m several months ago with 10mg... increased to 15mg for awhile... then a few months ago increased to 20mg.   In the past I'd never sleep pass 6hrs... now I have different vivid dreams each night/day with different individuals ( family, friends, acquaintances, strangers I've seen online... every time I fall asleep, always different people/situations). I also sleep until noon/1pm and may go to bed after midnight. I can easily fall asleep during the day which I'll also dream. In other words I'm always sleepy.   This is definitely not me. I was normally an early riser despite what time I go to bed. I never dreamed... maybe once in awhile... I have no motivation to do anything..I still force myself to workout on my Peloton and lift weights, all at home. Mood wise I'm good.   I'll be going on vacation next week, visiting family but will make an appointment with my doctor when I get back.  Anyone else have these symptoms of constant sleepiness, vivid dreams and no motivation on 20mg of escitalopr&aacute;m?

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As you know once trying to get on the right medication or combination of meds to treat a condition(s), one does go through the trial and error phase.
You have given this antidepressant a fair trial and in my opinion, I believe it is not the right med for you.
If I were you before going on holiday, is to get in touch with your psychiatrist and discontinue this SSRI gradually under medical supervision with a discontinuation schedule provided by your DR. in order to avoid withdrawals, and once you are off it continue this trial and error phase in order to find the right med in order to start feeling better.
I was on it for some time and it did work fine for me, but everyone reacts differently to meds, I was on 20 mgs. a day.

Best of luck, masso

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