"this drug has changed my life. i wish it hadn&#039;t taken going through 7-8 medications and 2 years of feeling like a test subject, but i finally found the one! doctors tend to use ssris for the first line of defence against anxiety and depression (also insomnia). i tried lexapro, hydroxyzine, celexa, zoloft, effexor, wellbutrin, zoloft (again), and a variety of over the counter supplements. i also did yoga, crossfit, all the natural cures to mental instability. the ssris helped significantly but resulted in bad side effects such as sexual, feeling like a robot, and wearing off, over time.  after a few melt downs, 3 doctors, and 2 years, i tried amitriptyline (a tricyclic antidepressant). now, i feel fantastic- happy, sleeping well, anxiety-free"