"i am a 36 year old female. i have been on lexapro for 4 months now, and it has definitely helped to change my life for the better.  i had crippling anxiety and depression, and finally went to the dr when it reached the point that i could not leave the house to go to work (some days) or even to the grocery store.  the first two weeks i took 10 mg/day and now i am on 20 mg/day.at first it made me sort of loopy and low sex drive but those things evened out.   i wish i would have started it sooner.  please give this medicine a try if you have depression or anxiety."