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Wolfstarr · 09-03-2006, 08:55 AM

Does anyone know how long an antidepressant can help?

I have been on the same one for almost 20 years. I have tried to go off, with out much success, but I find that the drug is helping me only to a certain extent. I feel I could feel better, and less compulsive/obsessive.
It's like it only takes "the edge off" of depression, OCD.

My pdoc states that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" but I don't necessarily agree with him...I feel that I could be better.

Anybody have any thoughts on this? Has anyone changed an anti-d to find one works better than another?

09-03-2006, 08:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wolfstarr Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Deeeep South Posts: 767	Losing effectiveness Does anyone know how long an antidepressant can help? I have been on the same one for almost 20 years. I have tried to go off, with out much success, but I find that the drug is helping me only to a certain extent. I feel I could feel better, and less compulsive/obsessive. It's like it only takes "the edge off" of depression, OCD. My pdoc states that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" but I don't necessarily agree with him...I feel that I could be better. Anybody have any thoughts on this? Has anyone changed an anti-d to find one works better than another?