"i started lexapro about 4 weeks ago. it helped  anxiety but depression was still there. i talked with counsellor today and he had just gotten back from a symposium on depression. he said people sometimes underuse their anti-depressants. they feel a little better but till not great. he advised increasing the medication to a level i feel really better. so i am going up to 10 mg. i think 10-15 mg may be right for me. keep trying, this is a chemical imbalance, runs in families. if you r not satisfied w/results then try increasing your dose after discussing with dr of course. i am so happy to have found this med, my anxiety is already getting better, i&#039;ve had no major side effects. i wish you all the best."