You can read about why I was on them here. At that time my psychiatrist agreed that I could taper down and then stop altogether after I’d been stable on them for two years. That time came and in March 2003 he let me start tapering down. On June 18, 2003 he said I could stop taking meds but should go back on if I start having symptoms again.

I’m not suggesting anyone should stop taking helpful medication. I wanted to know if I could manage without it.

I was hoping I’d be five years completely meds free today. It hasn’t worked out that way because of Crohn’s Disease. But I’m still pleased I’ve made it to five years without psych meds.