"i have been on a few other anti-anxiety meds over the past decade.  the last one i was on was an absolute nightmare, so i vowed to never take meds again.  since then, i tried natural remedies, exercise etc. to combat this constant agitation and anxiety i have been feeling.  i couldn&#039;t really be in the moment and enjoy.  i&#039;ve been on 10 mg. of lexapro for over 2 months now and haven&#039;t felt this good in a forever (it seems).  i feel normal again and i actually want to get out and do things.  i see now how severely depressed/anxious i have been for so long.  this medication has given me my life back.  i have not gained any weight, thus far and have stayed the same.  everyone is different, so i feel very lucky that this is working for me."