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Old Aug 08, 2015, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by simplytad View Post
Meds have definitely helped me. I stopped several times thinking I'll be okay but I fall into depression again, which is happening right now. Big difference between taking meds and no meds. There can be side effects but make sure to notify your doctor so they can reassess. I wish you all the best...
Because of oppositional tolerance, this is a typical trap you can get into. After a while, the meds stop doing much, but, you also then can't easily quit without getting much worse. At this point, patients are often put on another drug when the cycle may just repeat.