"i was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder at 16. i was put on xanax and lexapro 20mg. after getting married and the birth of my second child we moved from nj to fl. i was off lexapro with both pregnancies. i moved 2 fl at 25 with a 19 month old and 8 week old! post partum depression hit me hard. i went to a md and requested lexapro 20mg and xanax 3mg/day. i have tried many many many other ssris due to cost of lexapro. they all made me feel more nutty even celexa, lexapros &quot;brother&quot;. i always wind up back on lexapro. this is a miracle for me! i feel calmer within 24 hours and i can&#039;t make myself anxious if i tried. i sleep sound and am happy and a better mother. i love lexapro and despite the price and 10lb weight gain. i&#039;m 5&#039;9 n 140 lbs."