Congratulations Sheknits, might have to change your name!!
I think it's healthy for you to stop your SSRI's and see how you feel. My doc had given me that advice last spring. I stopped them because I felt so good..however, within six weeks I felt depression coming back. I restarted them and feel much better. You should discuss this with your doctor as maybe a different dose would work better. I take a very low dose , but have learned I need it!
As for knitting , I work on projects regularly....i find knitting and watching tv in the evening relaxing..I tend to feel anxious if I can't keep my hands busy doing something. Also , it's rewarding to me to be alert in the evening and able to concentrate.
House guess are doing good! Found menu for dieter ! A little worried when she tells me how she would love to live HERE!