I got prescribed escitalopram because I went to a doctor and (truthfully) said that I don't enjoy my life anymore because I'm constantly afraid of ridiculous things/consequences that could never happen and I struggle to sleep alot. But I'm afraid of the side effects that the medication might bring on. I'm just barely scraping through life right now and I'm afraid the added stress of any adverse side effects of the medication might just totally push me over the edge. Idk what to do... Plus my parents are super opposed to any medication and have said they'll basically disown me if I go on it. I just honestly don't know whether to take it or not. It's been in my drawer for 2 weeks now...