"i started taking this medicine about 4 months ago when i was dealing with a very hard breakup and suffering from panic attacks. my resistance to stress was at rock bottom when i started taking lexapro and it stopped my panic attacks immediately. i realized i&#039;d been dealing with anxiety my whole life and had just thought it was normal and a part of my basic personality. the side effects at first were difficulty sleeping and a lack of appetite.  the longer i&#039;ve been on this medication the more &quot;even&quot; i have felt...able to handle stress but still be myself.  i&#039;m so much more comfortable in social situations and all of my obsessive worrying is gone. sleep and appetite are normal now. still feel emotions but don&#039;t lose control."