Posted by Cloud 9 on December 10, 2001, at 6:55:13
Why after a set amount of time can you stop taking anti-depressants?
I've heard of some people discontinuing their ads after a trial period of 6 months or 9 months or 2 years (second attempt) and some having to stay on them for their entire lives. What happens during this period that allows us to stop taking the meds and feel better? Does a light switch that was turned off somehow get turned and stay on? Won't our levels of seratonin, norepinephrine, dopamine or whatever the neurotransmitter may be fall back to the debilitating level they once were at? Do we learn coping strategies that stay with us afterwards?
I understand basically why ads work while we take them but not why they work in the long run. If anyone has any theories or experiences they can offer it would be wonderful.
Thanks,
Cloud 9
PS- how do i know when it's my time?
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