"i&#039;m in my early 30&#039;s and never had a problem with depression or anxiety until i lost my mother to cancer 18 months ago.  i fell into a depression after that and my doctor prescribed me generic lexapro for short term depression ( as it has never been an issue).  i noticed within 2 weeks that i felt better...i had more energy, etc.. not liking the idea of being on meds, i weaned off it after 6 months.. i still had withdrawal symptoms (electric shock feeling).  well after that my husband left me and that combined with the loss of my mother was too much to bear. i was miserable. i only left the house to go to work and it was difficult to pull myself out of bed.  as soon as i got home i would throw on pj&#039;s and just lay on the couch. page 1 of 2"