anxiety
"Lexapro saved my life. I was locked into worry, self-recrimination, and rumination.  I couldn't let go of the past and see myself in a good light.  Within a couple of days the anxiety lifted and I could finally SLEEP! I've been taking it now for 6 weeks.  In that time, I got a volunteer job that I love and I'm so upbeat. I'm grateful for this site because I read others' experiences which led me to ask my psychiatrist for Lexapro.  Thanks to the posts about taking only the brand name Lexapro (my psychiatrist concurs).  It's difficult taking medicines because with emotional/mental problems we feel out of control and taking a medicine that doesn't work makes us feel more out of control. It's worth trying until you find what works.  Don't give up."