Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Meds Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]lucyloo[/m] at 5:37 pm on Dec. 26, 2008[quote]I stopped. You never recover though. Depression's with you for life, it's how you cope with it that changes. Coming off them is grand if you have support. Don't stop talking to people and always be constantly aware of how you're actually feeling, don't just ignore feelings, don't lie to yourself. Most of all, remember depression is a chemical imbalance. Some of the emotions you will feel aren't real. Don't let yourself slip into a great depression that you will have trouble coming out of, never let it get that bad. Sometimes the meds aren't a bad thing if they mean you can live a normal life. [/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Anonymous Posted at 5:34 pm on Dec. 26, 2008 Hey, So I've been on anti-depressants for around 3 years? (Maybe longer) I recently stopped taking them though. I'm sick of it. I was wondering if anyone else tried to stop and succeeded?

Replies Anonymous Posted at 5:43 pm on Dec. 26, 2008 I'm so confused. I hate having to take meds but I don't have anyone I can talk to about it either... I just don't want to take them anymore. ALucidThought Posted at 5:41 pm on Dec. 26, 2008 Withdraw is a bitch, and everyone around you notice.\ It's better just to stay on them. Or ween yourself off of them. I'm on them too. lucyloo Posted at 5:37 pm on Dec. 26, 2008 I stopped. You never recover though. Depression's with you for life, it's how you cope with it that changes. Coming off them is grand if you have support. Don't stop talking to people and always be constantly aware of how you're actually feeling, don't just ignore feelings, don't lie to yourself. Most of all, remember depression is a chemical imbalance. Some of the emotions you will feel aren't real. Don't let yourself slip into a great depression that you will have trouble coming out of, never let it get that bad. Sometimes the meds aren't a bad thing if they mean you can live a normal life. Anonymous Posted at 5:36 pm on Dec. 26, 2008 I was but I'm over 18 so they told me they can't do much for me. jell0garden Posted at 5:35 pm on Dec. 26, 2008 Are you in therapy as well? W o n d e r l a n d Posted at 5:35 pm on Dec. 26, 2008 Dont stop without talking to your dr. Withdrawal symptoms can be nasty All 6 previous replies displayed.