Hello @cinzis ... I was on zoloft for over 15 years and my gp just kept refilling prescription every 3 months; also on Rivotril/Clonazepam same amount of time , like giving me candy... and I did read 'somewhere' over the years that some doctors, not saying yours is doing this, but some doctors are not taking patients off long term meds because the patient will/might go into withrawal and that means extra support, etc. getting off the drug. I didnt feel any different while taking those meds, but when i came off one at a time i sure felt it..horrible, so if you do go off, please think about having something in place for withdrawal symptoms, lets face it even people who have had coffee for years get withdrawal symptoms when go off, or smoking....just trying to be helpful. I am a little surprises that your dr isnt discussing other meds with you as so many these days....but I have read that new meds can have a stronger impact on those of us over 65.... have you ever asked your dr what is he reason/ Anyway, just trying to help as I have no medical expertise... but hope you can have another chat with your doctor and tell him how you feel? Best of luck, it's a bumpy road isn't it? J.

Yes, indeed, the VA has protocols, as do many providers and insurance companies. But...you DO have a right to appropriate health care, and if you are not getting at the VA you can request community care.

Are you feeling more hopeless, anxious or depressed than in the past? Contact your state or county veterans' assistance group for help. Google [Your state] Veterans' Services (or Affairs)
Do you have anyone who can help navigate the whole VA process?
Sue