"i&#039;ve had life long crippling anxiety, my doctor first recommended escitalopram to treat my gad after several hospitalizations from panic attacks. i was really hesitant but it&#039;s been the best decision ever. i feel normal for the first time in my life. the first few weeks were a little rough because it made me extremely tired and drowsy, but i was just relieved not to feel anxious. it&#039;s been a lifesaver. i can leave my house, i can eat, i can sleep, i can go out with friends &amp; i haven&#039;t had a panic attack in months. i have gained about 15 lbs but that&#039;s the only negative i&#039;ve noticed."