I was on antidepressants from 1997-2011. I stayed on them because you can't just stop them cold turkey and my dr. and friends said why get off them if you are doing fine? I weened myself off super slow using a pill cutter to whittle down the dose until I got off. I thought I should not be on them so many years and I was getting increasing night sweats. I would go back on them now, less than a year later except for the night sweats and I now weigh about 120 and eat what I want. 3 years ago I weighed 148 or more. I'm nervous or depressed or worried almost 24/7 now though. If I'm busy or have a project or something to look forward to I am fine. Otherwise, a high/low mess and I now rely on alcohol to chill or have fun