Hi there! Thought I'd give an update for anyone who wanted a positive experience to read about. I started on Lexapro at 5mg (and have not upped my dose since) back in August of 2022. I got to a breaking point with my anxiety which I have dealt with my entire life. I was having daily panic attacks and constant derealization and depersonalization that was transforming into a depression I didn't think I was going to get out of. I gained 20 pounds in one month and genuinely was giving up on life. I was completely against medication for a lot of honestly stupid reasons but I couldn't do this alone anymore. I took the jump and I'm pretty sure it saved my life. The difference from that summer to now is completely night and day. I am basically without my anxiety I'd say 90% of the time aside from a normal, healthy amount. I have more motivation and positivity than I could ever think possible. I don't have my anger issues anymore and I am so much more calm in most situations now. My confidence has boosted ten fold and my relationships have all improved as well. I am always looking towards my days and enjoying every little thing I have in my life now. I cannot believe this little pill could change so much in my life.

Now I will say it did take until about November for the side effects to truly calm down and they SUCKED ASSSSSS. But I was willing to push through because everyone told me to wait the 3 months and I am so happy I listened. Everyone's experience is going to be different, but try it I promise it's better than raw dogging your mental health 🙏🏻