"out of nowhere, due to what they think is genetics, i got hit with depression, anxiety, and a form of ocd in my early twenties. the lexapro was a life saver. although, i still have negative thoughts on a daily basis, i&#039;m able to cope, and i&#039;m not miserable like i was. however, there is one common downside to this medicine that has left me terribly upset and frustrated. i&#039;ve been on lexapro for a year and a half now and have put on about 20 lbs. i work out almost every day and eat right for the most part. i have not shed a pound. i&#039;ve never been this big before and to me, i feel as though lexapro isn&#039;t worth it anymore. i&#039;m weening off of it with my doctor&#039;s help, and am going to try and cope with my issues with different methods."