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How long can you be on anti-depressants?
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I've been on them for 40 years and never got relief. My life sucks but I keep trying. The only relief I get is from alcohol, which you can't do on mods. But I think for many of us the meds are forever.
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Maybe you need to find the right combustion of antidepressants.
I truly feel sorry for you if your life sucks. Self medicating with alcohol is certainly not the answer.
My opinion is that if you truly suffer from clinical depression finding the right combination is critical. Try exercising and eating right and maybe your life won’t be that unpleasant.
Once I got my depression under control I had a very successful business career with two great kids and five great grandchildren.
I hope you find that balance.
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After 23 years of dealing with the loss of my first wife and trying every anti-depressant known to man, I decided to start the weaning process. It took me eight weeks to get off Mirtazapine. I swore never to play God with my brain again. I tend to have depression triggered by my behaviour which can be questionable and loved ones criticising me or lying. I found my behaviour improve after stopping and decided to start taking medicinal cannabis both CBD and THC. One to drive and function during the day and one to help me relax and unwind at night. It has taken about 6 months for me to change my thought process and I do still have bouts of depression, but they no longer include suicidal ideation. I don't believe in magic pills and think you have to work on changing your mindset as well. I am only taking small amounts of an oil based medicinal cannabis every morning and late in the afternoon, but now I am able to enjoy life.