u/SeatMaterial8971

Yes y'all it works. Not too long ago I was thinking about how my life was going to end but after 6 weeks of lexapro (20mg as a first timer user) I can finally say that it has been starting to work and I feel like a brand new person! I have been able to enjoy almost everything in my life that I couldn't for the past couple years because of my depression and anxiety. It is like I never even had it (feels like my anxiety/depression is 15% as strong of what it was before I took these meds). For those who are struggling with the symptoms, I promise you it is 1000% worth it. Please feel free to reach out to me if you need someone to talk to about the process!

This is the start of the 4th week for me on 20mg. I have never taken antidepressants before and its kicking my ass. My first week was great I felt less anxious and felt like I could push through despite feeling tired. But the past two weeks I have been laying in bed most days and won't get up until about 4pm in the evening. I feel sort of empty and emotionless and feel sort of a disconnect. Like I want to get up but I cant get myself to. My anxiety is down but my depression feels much much worse, probably the worse its been in my life. I have even less motivation to do things and am scared that I will end up staying in bed for weeks. Does it get easier after week 4?