I'm a guy, went to a psychiatrist today and I got prescribed 5mg lexapro and 0.5mg clonazepam daily. I'm kind of afraid to take these medications due to what I read about SSRI side effects (sexual, suicidal thoughts) and possible long term damage that can occur with just a single dose ([https://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/2gw5na/study\_shows\_one\_dose\_of\_antidepressants\_can/](https://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/2gw5na/study_shows_one_dose_of_antidepressants_can/)). 

Also afraid of SSRIs as I also read they might cause cardiovascular issues and that's a fear with covid going around as well. (Also, saw that anxiety/depression is a comordibity for covid deaths and I am wondering if it is due to the medicine for anxiety/depression or the anxiety/depression itself).

Doctor also recommends therapy, but to try the medicine for a few weeks before starting. I was wondering if anyone actually started therapy first, then medicine after that.

Any opinions?