I took meds for years. About 10 years. Then decided to see what it was like to not take them, as it had been so long. Also, even though I was at that time on Prozac, I still had days of being horribly depressed (yes I had many med adjustments and tried many meds). So, I was curious about what it would be like to not take it.

I stopped the Prozac in August 2006 and haven't been back on. I do use Xanax on occasion, as my anxiety increased a lot when I quit smoking 3/1/2005. I have returned to therapy seeking long lasting relief by identifying the cause not just treating the symptoms.

I think meds are fine. I think it is a personal decision. I don't think taking meds is a sign of weakness or a moral issue. We take something for a headache or a backache and this is the same thing: medication for relief of symptoms.

You might want to see what it's like for you. First hand knowledge will give you more of a perspective and you can always change your mind later after your experience; just be sure to give the meds adequate time to do their work.