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Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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blackhawkdown 08/10/2014

Ok so here is the thing, I got a job 3 months ago and met a really neat girl. We both work in the same place and we have got really close. She knows about my depression and is ok with it. Now with all that's going good I want to stop the pills. I feel totally dependant on them and I do not like it at all but if I stop then who is to say I don't crash. I don't want to lose my job and my girl because of depression. What should I do, anyone?

oneinacrowd 08/10/2014

My advice is no do not stop the meds.
You feel good, the meds are working. Talk to your counselor/therapist about reduction as part of a plan rather than just cutting by yourself. The risks of it all going wrong are not what you want just when things are going so well. Your new girl is fully aware and is ok with it all, so no problems there. Take no unnecessary chances my friend.

No-one likes meds, but you now have too much to lose to take the chance without professional advice and help.

That is what I think anyway. Hope it all goes well.

deleted_user 08/10/2014

I'm glad your feeling better. It is great that your new friend is ok with your depression which means she is someone you can talk to if you are feeling down. It seems a lot of good things are happening to you which is great and may be the culprit of your change in mood. I would definitely consult with your physician to see if it is ok to either reduce or eliminate the meds. I wish you the best

deleted_user 08/11/2014

I would ask your doctor before you just stop them. Coming from someone who was on them for a while- they were great. I didn't like knowing that I had to be on them so I can relate to you, I had to stop them because I developed side affects. Your doctor might recommend scaling down your dosage to help see if you can still be happy without them. I did learn from the pills, I was able to approach things more clearly and analyze situations before I acted. I weaned off of them though.
Good luck!

WanderingVet 08/11/2014

discuss this WITH YOUR DOCTOR AND then do EXACTLY AS HE/SHE SAYS.

blackhawkdown 08/11/2014

After reading about Robin William I think I will just leave well enough alone.

gramybear 08/20/2014

From someone who cares... Stay on your medication! Hugs GB

ThePepperMan 08/20/2014

This is one of the hidden dangers of meds. We get to feeling rather good on them, and then get the idea that we could do fine without them. The problem is that we don't crash until after the meds are out of our system, and then it takes a LONG time to work back up to that therapeutic level that was working for us.

Please think of your meds the same way that a diabetic does insulin. The meds have managed to get our body chemistry to where it should be.

Gentle hugs

MrZtwo 08/20/2014

You're feeling good, why stop? Talk to your Dr.

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