"i have suffered from depression for years.  at first i was a little apprehensive to take any medication but i had reached a low point.  everyday i woke up with a storm cloud over my head, i was irritable, quick to anger and always grumpy.  i could literally feel the weight of my mood on me at all times.  i barely laughed anymore, i didn&#039;t find anything enjoyable.  i have been taking 10mg of lexapro for three weeks now and i am floored by the difference it has made.  it&#039;s like i can feel again.  i know this sounds cliche, but everything is more vivid, more colorful, more lively.  i didn&#039;t experience any side effects other than loss of appetite."