Escitalopram
depression
"I started taking escitalopram for severe anxiety and depression. The initial side effects really sucked. I couldn't work, was constantly tired, clenched and shaky jaw. I wasn't "there" for about the first 3 weeks on 10mg, I went up to 20mg after 1 month of 10mg. I'm now on week 9 of treatment and feeling better than I ever have before. No more anxiety, panic attacks or locking myself away in my room. I'm actually getting up and doing things again. I'm daydreaming and not dwelling on the negatives anymore. It has completely switched my mindset. Feels as though I've come out from underneath a dark cloud and can see, feel and hear again. Has worked absolute wonders for me personally. I cannot cry and feel a bit emotionally masked though."