Global Summary Influencers tout the drugs, but many unsuspecting followers find the side effects take the fun out of life. This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you. Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Corinne Byerley, a stay-at-home mom, recalled days when she felt lonely, overwhelmed and, at times, paralyzed with anxiety and self-doubt. Byerley, who had neither health insurance nor money for psychotherapy, said she was intrigued hearing a former MTV star talk up Lexapro on a podcast in 2023.