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Old 03-15-2007, 03:19 AM   #6 (permalink)
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For people with clinical depression, stopping the medication means relapse into the void. There is a serious risk of suicide.

For those with a short term situational depression, the timing of the quit could make the difference. If the situation has cleared up, or coping skills have increased sufficiently, one can be fine. Or not. Each individual and situation is different, and a message forum is not the place to try and diagnose the problem.

I'm glad you're talking to your doctor. Please keep in mind that medication is there to help. Your depressin is not "debilitating" you anymore. You are seeing things in a better light and are more positive. That's wonderful news!

While these positive things are happening, it's the time to work on increasing your coping skills. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is very helpful for people. Are you getting counseling? The most successful recipe is a combination of drug and talk therapy.

I'm wishing you well. I hope you don't do anything rash before talking to your doctor. Remember, all those good things you're feeling right now is because of the medication. Allow it to work until your coping ability is strong enough to allow you to deal effectively with life's difficulties.

Shalom!
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