Antidepressants side effects

[Amina]

I've been told that the antidepressants I've been prescribed, Citalopram, will make me feel worse before they make me feel better.
I'm hoping that the 'worse' period will make me feel bad enough to have the courage to finally CTB.
Did anyone else feel like wanting to CTB more than usual when first take

 

[Jen Erik]

Supposedly there is increased risk for 'suicidal behavior' when someone starts an anti-depressant, although not necessarily because they feel 'worse' but because they are feeling better. Person may feel less lethargic so has more energy to follow through on a plan.