Sorry if this is a bit lengthy, but I need some advice/opinions on this.
I went to my GP last week and he prescribed me with Lexapro (10mg daily) for general anxiety at work. I would have preferred a sedative to manage my anxiety instead, but he was unwilling to pass me a script for those, so I figured I'd give them a try. 
I took them for three days (stopped taking them two days ago) and it's been one of the hardest weeks I've had in a while. 
My anxiety and mood swings have been so much worse. I've been having headaches, dizziness, nausea, fever &amp; chills, insomnia, fatigue, hypertension, restlessness, stomachaches, weight loss and slight hallucinations. I haven't managed more than a couple of hours sleep, and have had vivid nightmares when I do.
I'm only just starting to feel like my normal self again, but I've had to take time off of work because there is no way I would have been able to do my job on these.
Has anyone else ever had a bad experience on SSRIs? Should it be recommended as a stabilizer for people with BPD?