Hey AO
I took Lexapro for several years at a low dosage. I think I was at half the standard. I had never taken any form of anti-depressants before then but after a year of therapy my depression, though mild, wasn't improving. Initially, the Lexapro did work well in that it removed a lot of the depression. I wasn't skipping down the streets but I did wake up without any feelings of dread or despair. I simply felt balanced, maybe a little more on the happy side. After a few months, I became accustomed to the dosage and also felt "normal". However, I never liked the idea of taking meds so after a few years I stopped taking it. By that time my alcoholism was becoming worse (and the alcohol negates any effect of the meds anyway). So, in summary, Lexapro did work as long as I didnt drink. I didnt feel addicted to Lexapro or sense any form of dependency, it was just a pill I popped. I just dont like meds
