"i started taking lexapro about 7 weeks ago after an extremely traumatic unexpected loss of my long term boyfriend who i lived with. i was not functioning or able to deal with life before i got on lexapro. i couldn&#039;t  stop overwhelming thoughts, anxiety, crying.  i couldn&#039;t face life.  lexapro has helped me begin the process of healing in a healthy way and resume life. i don&#039;t feel any different other than i have rational thoughts and i am in control of my emotions. i know i would not be moving forward in a positive manner of it wasn&#039;t for this medication.  the change was like day and night and i am thankful."