medication

[Saldav]

I want to stop taking my meds, been taking them for over 13 years. I dont even know where to start. Everyone tells me that my meds are probably whats prolonging my anxiety and depression. What do you guys think?

[JustaGal]

taper down for a LONG time. Relapse is brutal. I was on 12 years straight and had to go back on. Some people do fine. I say taper down for at least 3 months, giving your brain time to adjust. Exercise and eat clean.

[Tranquil]

Don't listen to other people. Do what's best for you. Are the meds helping you? Ask yourself why you want to come off of them. If you feel they are adding to your stress and anxiety, talk to your doctor and emphasize that you want to taper S-L-O-W-L-Y.... and you'll probably have to do one medication at a time to know which one is helping/hurting/having an effect on you, etc. I would rethink why you want to do this and only move forward after careful consideration. Just my 2 cents of course.

[Saldav]

Thanks I'm going to talk to my doc.