I have fought anxiety for many years now. After a bad experience with Zoloft (md prescribed too high a dose) I've fought all other meds. I've done Klonopin and counseling, acupuncture, journaling, etc... But have had too many highs and lows. Last summer I thought I was 'healed' but Oct of 2012 all my symptoms came back. I have a general feeling of anxiety at all times and now don't want to go out in public for fear of a panic attack. This is very difficult with three kids! I also want to have a 'normal' life again. I used to do all things without too many problems before I had a major panic attack in Target. I have finally decided to go on lexapro. BC of my fear the doctor put me on a drop a day and let me build up to 5 mg. It took almost a month to do this. I've been at 5 for over a week with no help so he told me to raise it to 10 (at my own comfort level). I just got to 7 today. I know after 6 weeks I should feel the effects, but b/c I didn't even hit 5 until a week and a half ago I'm assuming that's why I haven't seen anything? My goal is to hit 10 by this weekend. Instead through all of this my anxiety has increased (according to the doc b/c I'm scared, not the medicine doing it) Otherwise my side effects are all symptoms I've had from my normal anxiety (upset stomach, dizziness, trouble concentrating, trouble driving, etc....) I have had a burning skin sensation and trouble staying asleep (doc says caused by meds but will go away)