My theory is that I'm getting all worked up expecting the medicine to kick in right away. This pressure is definitely causing more anxiety and more detachment. I hope it really works because I'm feeling more detached than ever. From what I read, it seems like depersonalization/derealization. Thanks.
You're not on a therapeutic dose yet -- for depression, the recommended dose is 10mg, for anxiety 20mg, so you're just getting started. The doc is going slow to see how you react, which means you have a good doc. The fact you're getting sedation is probably a good sign, the increased anxiety not such a good sign, so it's still a mixed verdict out there. I'd keep trying for now. Good luck.
It takes a little while for Lexapro to build up in your system and become effective so I would definilty give it more time and never stop a medicine like Lexapro without talking to your doctor because you can have withdrawl symptoms from stopping it too quickly. After about 7 or so days you should start feeling better if you don't feel better after 2 or 3 weeks then I would go back to your doctor for further treatment.