After going to the ER last night because I thought I was having a heart attack, to which the doctors gave me a strong anti anxiety pill and did an EKG and other tests and it all came back normal but the anxiety pill helped a TON... I decided it's time to do something for myself. 

I saw a physician today who gave me a prescription for Lexapro And told me it is an anti depressant. I just feel like I have more questions after searching about Lexapro online. Online it says it treats depression and GAD (both of which I have) but when I voiced my concerns to the doctor that I didn't want JUST an anti depressant and that I wanted something for general anxiety, too, he didnt mention that Lexapro helped with both. He told me to schedule an appointment with a counselor and talk to them and then see a psychiatrist who could get me the medications I might need depending on how I react to Lexapro. 

So I guess my question is... Anyone who is on Lexapro, does it truly help with your depression AND anxiety? Or are you on something for anxiety as well? The hospital prescribed me Atarax to take If I feel a panic attack coming on, but it is not meant for daily use to treat anxiety. 

As I'm sure it is obvious, I'm nervous about the medications. And when I voiced to my doctor that I wanted anti depressants and anti anxiety meds, his response wasn't "that's what Lexapro is for" it was "let's get you in counseling and seeing a psychiatrist to figure that out."

I'm excited to actually take control of my life now and do this for myself, but holy hell am I freaking ANXIOUS about it all. Never liked counseling, never liked meds.. I guess I could use some words of reassurance, and anyone who has insight on Lexapro. Thanks in advance!