"after struggling with depression and anxiety for the past 10 years (23 now), i was beyond miserable with the way i felt. due to the depression and anxiety, i isolated myself from friends, dreaded things i used to enjoy, etc. i saw my doctor about a month ago and was prescribed escitalopram (generic of lexapro), at 5 mg. in the beginning of starting this medication, i noticed nausea, increased anxiety and irritability, and tiredness. after 2 weeks of starting this medication, i slowly started feeling the positive effects, which included lowered depression and the ability to control my anxiety and panic attacks. i am so grateful my doctor prescribed me this medication, because i finally feel like i&#039;m regaining my happiness and self-esteem!"