"so i finally gave in and started taking escitalopram for my anxiety. i&#039;ve been living with it for the last 12 years diagnosed at age 20. i&#039;m a healthy male, enjoy jogging and in general eat very healthy. i&#039;m taking lamotragine (lamictal) for bipolar disorder as well. 

i wouldn&#039;t say there was any tough phases for me to be honest. i&#039;m on day 7 now and all i&#039;ve had was some headaches after waking up that lasted till the afternoon. they subsided after the 3rd day. i haven&#039;t noticed any increase in anxiety or loss in sex drive yet either. i&#039;m looking forward to experience the full effect/benefits of this medication"