"i am a 35 year-old female. i&#039;ve always been a melancholic person (given my family history of anxiety and anger issues) but when i was younger, i have been able to experience some happiness. as i got older and had two kids, it got worse. i would get angry or sad at a drop of a hat, after which i would sink into depression. it also became more difficult to manage stress and anxiety. i began seeing a therapist who suggested that i get a physical with my primary care physician and ask if i can get a prescription for anti-depressants. i was put on 10 mg. of lexapro. during the first few days, i was light-headed, groggy, and aware of every sensation in my body. i was also very thirsty. after a week, i felt the benefits. i feel happy again."