Originally Posted by
swgrl09
I am on escitalopram (lexapro). I have been on it a few times and each time it has really helped me a LOT. Like to the point where I almost feel like a normal person again. It does take some time to start working ... usually give it at least a month at the dose you plan to be on (doesn't take into consideration the time building up to your max dose). I restarted this med a few weeks ago and still struggling a little, but some of that is not related to the medication but just general stress in my life.
You may have side effects, like worse anxiety in the beginning, trouble sleeping, stomach nausea, etc. You may not have any. Everybody is different.
For me it has always been worth sticking through the beginning.
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Also for what it's worth, I have been diagnosed with OCD and general anxiety. I used to have depression but haven't for a couple years.