I have always had anxiety and catastrophic thinking that then spirals into depression, but a few years back it became so acute I had trouble eating and sleeping

I have always had anxiety and catastrophic thinking that then spirals into depression, but a few years back it became so acute I had trouble eating and sleeping which only made my anxiety and depression worse. I had to do something and sought a prescription and was given Escitalopram. It worked really well for me, but there were side effects and I weaned myself off after about a year. There were some minor withdrawal symptoms, but nothing that made it more difficult to stop taking the drugs. Even with the side effects I would do it again. It got me through a rough patch in my life and now I know there is an option if my anxiety ever gets bad again. If your depression is causing a lack of sleep or other unhealthy habits that can exacerbate depression and anxiety it is worth talking to a doctor to see what your prescription options are.