"lexapro (escitalopram) has saved my life twice.  8 years ago it helped pull me out of horrible depression/anxiety from postpartum depression after my 3rd child was born.  i actually ended up in the er&#039;s psych ward.  this time i fell back into a horrible place at the beginning of the holiday season.  no real reason this time.  just horribly depressed and full of anxiety.  i take 10 mg every day and i am in my 6th week.the differences is night and day.  i can sleep, eat, and enjoy life again with out waiting for the other shoe to drop.  i am very grateful, and would recommend this medicine to anyone who is as scared as i was."