"as a child and an adult i would cry over nothing at the drop of a hat. i would get mad at myself for crying. people did not want to be around me because they never knew when i would break into tears. it was horrible. i have been treated for depression before and i now realize that i have a family history of depression. it is considered taboo in my family. however, none of family had the crying episodes like i did. a friend suggested lexapro. i went from 10mg to 20mgs and then to 40mgs. i do not cry nearly as easily as i did. i have not had any of the side effects that are listed. my mood is consistent and the crying spells are over. if i miss 2 or 3 days of lexapro, everyone including myself can tell. this medicine has changed my life."