I did, and both times I ended up getting sick. The number one reason people end up hospitalized? They go off their meds.

What made the difference for me - a psychiatrist who didn't hesitate to switch things up. Not working? Wean off and on to the next. If your sick and you stop, you either stay sick or get sicker.

Meds aren't necessarily forever (or for everyone). But when I'm not well, I get treatment and get better faster.