If ADs are managing your depression, it stands to reason that if you stop the med it will return. WE who chose to take them for life have experienced what its like without some sort of medication I am a strong man and can take any yes any physical pain, but I am powerless with my mental health . With out meds I would die from drink or my own hand, call me weak if you like but I will fight any man or beast but put me up against the depression monster I have lost before I enter the ring.