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My doctor is very reluctant to stop my medication for depression although I feel better now. Can I stop it on my own? Are these medications addictive?
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Your doctor is right. Please don't stop medication on your own. You are feeling better because these medicines are working on your body and mind. If you stop these medicines, your symptoms/problems will come up again. It is advisable to talk to your doctor about how long you need to take it, what side effects will it have or if these medicines are addictive etc. Also talk to your psychiatrist about seeking counsellor's help. Because, along with medicines, counselling will be very helpful for you. Later on, your pschiatrist and counsellor together can decide on tapering down/stopping your medicines, after evaluating your progress.
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