Posted by stjames on September 12, 2000, at 12:56:34
In reply to How do I know when I can get off anti-depressents?, posted by Stephanie Bell on September 12, 2000, at 12:28:47
> I have been on anti-depressents for 6 years now and am doing very well. How do I know when it is time to try to get off them?
James here...
Generally if this is the first depression you have had and you do not have a history of previous depressions then you can do a slow taper and then see what happens. It really depends on the cause of your depression. Significant depression in the past tends to predict that one
needs to be on AD's for life. AD's are not the cure but they will control depression. Please consult with your doc before you stop taking AD's.james
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