"i have always tended to dwell on things and make things more than they are for as long as i can remember. i am a 28 years old, young-professional who was laid off 4 months ago. despite not being too distraught about being laid-off &quot;i thought&quot;, i began having panic episodes about 3-4 month where symptoms resembled a heart attack. after an er and 2 doctors visits, i was prescribed lexapro. i started the treatment monday night, and no lie was &quot;on cloud 9&quot; tuesday morning all day and into wednesday (today). i take 10mg once every other day! i have just taken my second dose and i am so much more at ease and this medicine is great for those with depressive and anxiety symptoms. definite improvement in quality of life."