-- Posted by Anonymous 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? -- Posted by W o n d e r l a n d at 5:35 pm on Dec. 26, 2008 Dont stop without talking to your dr. Withdrawal symptoms can be nasty -- Posted by jell0garden at 5:35 pm on Dec. 26, 2008 Are you in therapy as well? -- Posted by Anonymous 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. -- Posted by lucyloo 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. -- Posted by ALucidThought 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. -- Posted by Anonymous 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.