"i struggled with severe postpartum anxiety and depression for two years after my daughter was born. i went to therapy but was still struggling. i didn&#039;t want to take medication for a very long time, because i just didn&#039;t want to be a &quot;medicated mom.&quot; i always thought it would get better. it didn&#039;t and i was exhausted. i am taking only 10mg of lexapro now (therapeutic dose is considered 20mg) and i&#039;m staying at 10. my life is completely different. i feel joy and happiness again, my anxiety is gone, i sleep well, my sadness and anger are gone. it is life changing and i can&#039;t believe i didn&#039;t do it sooner. and i&#039;m actually a better, happier mom now! give yourself a chance to get better. mild side effects at first - mild nausea and headache."