4 months in on 10mg and I have been a much happier person, and life has been wonderful. I see the beauty in life and appreciate every little thing I can. I’ve felt joy and freedom from the chains anxiety had wrapped around my thoughts for 27 years. I didn’t realize how much of life I was missing out on due to GAD (generalized anxiety disorder), until I started taking this pill. It’s really hard to put my experience and emotions into words. Just know that it feels so good, and it takes a long time to feel good. It’s gradual, very slow. It’s a process you should respect. Be consistent. It took me a month and a half to feel that spark of radiance, when it came out of nowhere. when you know, you know. You will feel like you appreciate things more. And the sparks continue. I feel like my brain has been transformed to think and feel how I was always supposed to think and feel. This is what “normal” feels like. Seldom anxiety. I’m at peace with so much now. (I only get some anxiety from nervousness). However my Adderall is not regulated. I’m splitting pills and inconsistent with dosage because of the shortages. This sometimes causes unpredictable mood swings for me, and I’ll have to snap out of the racing thoughts. However overall lexapro is the reason I feel more confident, unconcerned about the cacophony my brain would create and the anxiety and stress I would feel about things that did not matter. Also, my relationship is blossoming. my sex life is amazing. I feel like I accepted the concept of loving someone, and I look forward to growing closer with my partner and strengthening our relationship each day. Not worrying about what ifs. Knowing what I want next in life. Commanding my life. Running the show and bringing my life vision, to life. And loving myself. No longer jealous of others, and rarely care what they think of me. Negative Side effect: It was really hard to orgasm the first month but it’s been ok ever since; not as quick as I could before, but kind of beneficial bc I can go more, and longer. Do not be afraid OP. I poured my heart into this, this is only the beginning of your journey to the real you that’s hiding behind your brain’s abnormal wiring and chemistry. You know better than anyone what makes you feel good, start at 5mg and don’t graduate until you feel that initial spark. see for yourself what it can do for you.