I actually quit seeing a psychiatrist for meds shortly after I began talk therapy. With the meds, I was being prescribed more with new introduced, and never felt alot better. They did help to control the panic, though, which was a must at the time. After some biofeedback and beginning talk therapy, I went off meds cold turkey with little effects and continued in therapy to this day.

I go once per week. I was taking a couple of medications considered addictive and did for over two years. However, I never abused them and simply went off when the time came. I feel that if you take meds as they're prescribed, for what they're prescribed, a person won't become addicted. However, I also feel there's a huge difference between addiction and physical dependence; between use and abuse. By all rights I should have had withdrawal from physical dependence, but I didn't. I did lose alot of the weight gained, but that was it. It was simply time for me to do this, I feel.

I used the meds as they were needed and went off when therapy helped.

I have to add that I didn't/don't have a dx for which meds are required long term, or needed for continual use in easing symptoms.

I hope that helps a bit?

Good luck with you!

KD