Good question, Gtr...
I've been taking one form or another of antidepressants now for 14 years. Just this week I have tried breaking the 40 mg. tabs in half, reducing the dosage myself. My doctor has already agreed that this med will probably be a lifelong committment, but, not feeling depressed in the least, I thought I would try to wean myself off them! Today, I had a major anxiety attack at school....Not good. Also, I noticed that I'm starting to feel resentments toward people at work! Something I never do!
I hate to be forever a slave to this medication, but I don't want to be a basket case either!
Patty