Has anyone had intense anxiety/adrenaline at the start of taking antidepressants? And if so, how did you manage until they started to kick in? I feel like clawing walls with this feeling, especially while battling intrusive thoughts.

If it’s that severe, I highly suggest telling your doctor. It could be negative side effects.

It was from a combo of lexapro/trazodone that wasn’t for me and I got off of the combo. I’ve been off the lexapro for 3 days now, but I still feel very energetic and I don’t like it.

Usually your doctor will prescribe a benzo/sedative to get you through the first couple weeks while the SSRI kicks in. For me, I started Zoloft and was given Ativan for emergencies. I took Ativan for like a week before I started feeling better and didn't need it anymore. Now I just take Zoloft. The side effects should get better but if they don't, then I would ask to try something else

She did, I have Xanax but I don’t like taking it since, well, it’s Xanax lol. I do have CBD oil but I still have this rush of adrenaline inside me and I want it to go away. Not sure if it’s leftover from the SSRI I had to stop taking a few days ago or it’s just my natural anxiety.

@Recoverer - Not sure which SSRI you were taking but maybe it wasn't the right one for you. I have tried Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft, I have had the best response with Zoloft but everyone works different. If you are still open to SSRIs, I would try another one out and see if you have a better response.