Was stopping taking antidepressants after 8 years worth it?
One person shares the outcome of this decision: “Stopped taking antidepressants after 8 years”. Read how it affected their happiness, stress and finances, and whether they would do it again.
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.