understand why you tried different ways taking your medicine. For me now I'm not taking my medication due to fears of taking them I guess you would say I'm pessimistic which is true 'fearing the worst what could happen if I continue taking them'. In the beginning I use to stop and start last for 3 days and stop. And start again. Escitalopram worked few minutes after taking them they were a pro worked great but why I am so scared is because of negative information about antidepressants on the net. I've always had depression since primary school. Today as you know I still have depression and I want to be relieved by taking medication as they do wonders with me but I'm just so scared to stick to the course of the medication. Although the meds help me but wonder how long the good effect of the drug will last and that's my problem why I won't stick to taking the meds.