Thanks Bethany57, I have come off antidepressants twice, once when I took myself off Cymbalta, and more recently when I came off Lexapro. The withdrawal effects of coming off each one were unpleasant for me, but certainly not intolerable. What I did find, however, is that my anxiety increased and the positive aspects of my outlook on life decreased. I love the idea of not being on these at all at some point - I otherwise eat well, exercise and believe in holistic healing approaches - but I also feel, at this point in my life, that they are a crucial ally and tool in my sobriety toolbox.