Antidepressants were also only intended for short term use, 6 months is what I have read in med journals. Also same with benzos.

I think going off the meds succesfully for most people is a process that entails finding ways to wellness before hand. When we don't take time to do that and just ditch the meds it we are missing the important part ..I tried ditching them unsuccesfully about 20 times before I figured out ways that worked for me. Slow learner but I figured out what I needed eventually. I don't recommend people just throw caution to the wind and drop meds suddenly. That can work but for a lot of us it doesn't.