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There are many studies that show that going on and off medication can make depressive episodes much worse to get over. Unfortunately, once a person has has one depressive episode, they are very likely to have more. It is rare that a person just has one episode, is treated with meds, goes off the meds,, and never has another depressive episode. If you are clinically depressed, you will do much better finding a medication and dose that works for you, and staying on it even after you feel better. For some people, like me, I can usually stay on a med for about 1-2 years and then my body becomes tolerant of the drug and I then need to find a new medication. Over the last 20 years I've been on almost every medication there is for depression and now I'm starting over with Paxil.
You ask how can you get off the drugs and no longer be depressed? I can think of only one way. You make sure you eat a great diet, get all the vitamins and minerals you need, always get the right amount of sleep, exercise regularly, and avoid stress. All of those things can help keep you from getting depressed, but they are no guarantee. Some people will get depressed no matter how well they take care of their body. I'm one of them, you may be too. Good Luck!View Thread

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