"i was having horrible anxiety attacks, panic attacks and was border line manic. i was going through a lot of stress and hit my limit. my family urged me to see a dr who started me on 2.5 lexapro for a week then up to 5 mg the week after. i stayed on 5 mg for 1 month seeing improvements. eventually i decided to bump up to 7.5 which i&#039;m currently on . i still get anxiety but i am able to feel in control.  i don&#039;t have attacks anymore. i&#039;m sleeping better and eating again. side effects only lasted the first month . i got really tired 20 min after taking it , drowsy, night sweats. make sure to take it with a snack, i find it hits the stomach like a rock. over all has given me my life back. and i don&#039;t feel like i&#039;m on medication."