hey,
I don't have a story for you but I wanted to tell you congrats. But also, dont be so terrified of becoming depressed again. Your doctor would not have advised coming off if he didnt think you were ready right now. You will never be able to tell what the future holds, but you have skills now that can help you quiet the feelings right away...before they get out of control, which is something you didnt have the first time battling depression. Some people do cycle between on and off meds....but you are off right now and feeling good, so just enjoy that....we can't worry about the future because worrying about today doesnt change what tomorrow holds. also, your existence is not damaged...everything happens for a reason. what we go through changes us, and i believe to better prepare us for what is to come or to get us to understand something. Best of luck! Enjoy your life =)