"i was very depressed after my divorce 11 years ago. i would cry easily everyday. my doctor put me on lexapro 20 mg a day. after a few weeks i was calm and able to handle the difficulties that i had to face. i have never stopped taking it but have cut back to 10mg per day. each time i try to ween off lexapro i get very emotional again. my only negative effect has been weight gain. not happy about the weight gain, but it beats crying at the drop of a hat."