"lexapro has completely changed my life. i am a stay-at-home mom with 2 daughters under the age of 2 and my husband works very long hours. i had desperate feelings of isolation and sadness. i waited 2 months before going to the doctor because i wasn&#039;t sure that i had a problem, and after feeling the effects of lexpapro i can now see that i obviously needed help. lexapro makes me feel like i am able to breathe again and handle the situations in my life that cause me so much anxiety. side effects- i am tired/sleepy all day long. i drink coffee and that helps. i should have started this medication years ago for other anxiety issues i now realize i have, after being on lexapro. if you suspect you have postpartum depression, see your doctor!"