oh...and...not to scare you, but there's some data that shows that high dose, long term use of antidepressants can make depression more chronic and severe over time...or at least, that's the theory some 'experts' are coming up with (I think its being called 'tardive dysphoria').

im not trying to scare you or anything, just...i think you're right to want to drop the drug(s) when and if you can, and there does seem to be some data that shows that such an approach might be better for your overall health, over the long haul.