[Liquid02]

I am just wondering. Thinking I may need to have mine increased some. (I take a low dose). Not liking the idea that I may need more. Thought the idea was the meds would be a temporary thing.

Just don't seem to hear how someone is taken off due to them improving.

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Yup - it is possible. Run out of money and watch how quickly they get you off of meds.

:/

[Grey Matter]

Depression is tricky. Because for the majority of people, it is caused by a chemical and/or hormonal imbalance in the brain. If we are taking medications to take on the low or non-existent chemicals that are required for brain functionality, we tend to improve and are able to express ourselves and see our illnesses without all the "fog".

Sometimes medications can be used as a safety net. Especially after traumatic events, loss of a loved one, major life changes, etc.

What is important to remember is that depression is typically a chronic illness of the brain. Therefore taking medications to keep the brain working are important.

Some people DO get off their medications and do okay. What I've learned is that, that number is exceptionally small.

I am both chronically mentally ill, and chronically ill with an autoimmune disease. I had to look at it like this; Would I feel guilty for taking medication for my pain? To protect my organs? No, then why do I feel bad about continuing medication for my mind?

[regretful]

I was not on any medication until I was well into my 40's...I have been on and off of them for the past 4 years. I think it is certainly possible to be off of them, and hope to be in the very near future again. These pills are not a cure, in my opinion. My wife was on an AD and a mood stabilizer. She's doing fine on nothing at all now. And I did very well off of all medication for well over a year.