"before taking lexapro i would be very uncomfortable around  people and i would become depressed because i continued to deal with mild obsessive compulsive disorder.  my job is also very stressful as i am a manager at an entertainment business and would obsess over my job so i would not miss any details.  i had no time for life outside of work because i would obsess over my job and &quot;worse case scenario&quot;.  i am a 26 year old and when i was younger, around 17,  doctors would treat me with all types of depressive medications.  with negative outcomes, i decided young that i would not take any more medications and &quot;toughen&quot; it out.   now with events leading up to me taking lexapro, i am a new person and i don&#039;t worry about little things any more.  the ocd is gone!"