Hi Everyone,
This is my second post today - hope that's ok. I have another question:
I am, and have been on some type of SSRI (now Citalopram, 5mgs) for many years. Before it was Zoloft. I am now 5 years abstinent from alcohol, doing well in that regard, and on Step 1of this program which I've been doing for about 4 months. I've been backsliding and 'losing steam' and momentum, which is why I'm writing today and trying to get 'more involved', and find the support and insight I think I may need.
I am wondering, at what point would it be conceivable to go off any sort of anti-depressant? It's been about 14 years that I've taken them, and for the times when I went off, within a few months I had a horrendous depression that re-emerged after 3 or 4 months of going off the drug. These episodes are terrifying, and I thought I might have to be on meds forever. Anybody out there have any experience with this? I'd appreciate any feedback.
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!