Stopped taking antidepressants after 8 years
The one thing nobody tells you
The withdrawal was brutal and nobody warned me properly. On the other side I feel more like myself than I have in years — not sure if that's the pills or the absence of them.
| Happiness after | 3/5 · Same |
| Stress after | 4/5 · Higher |
| Financial impact | Slightly better |
The conversation
How did you manage the withdrawal? I've been on mine for 6 years and I'm terrified of coming off them even though my GP says I'm ready.