My pdoc has told me that I'll probably be on medication long term if not for life. Apparently each depressive episode you have increases your likelihood of having another, and I've had five major depressive episodes. She says she'll consider taking me off meds if I remain completely depression free for a period of two years.

I've been on meds I guess now a little over 7 years, and aside from some of the side effects they don't bother me too much.

I don't like the idea of being on them forever - but I recognize that my brain chemsitry may just be wired such that I do need them.

--splitimage