"i was taking lexapro for years up until 2013 when i was brave enough to try to get off of it.  i successfully got off after a long and gradual dose cutting process.  i&#039;ve been doing well until a recent bump in the road that sent me down into a hole.  i went to my doctor and took my first dose yesterday.  holy hell wagon!  i&#039;ve honestly never felt worse in my entire life.  this drug showed me what depressed really means.  my ears were ringing, extremeties felt like they were being electrocuted, lethargic, and a feeling of utter devastation came over me.  all these feelings just came rushing to the surface.  all this guilt i felt about breaking up with my ex.  i reached out to her last night and we might get back together.  maybe worth it?"