Coming off antidepressants

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I have been on various medication for depression for the last 3 years most recently fluoxetine (for about a year).

about 2 weeks ago I decided to come off them and i cant believe how much better i feel.

is this normal? i was apprehensive about coming off them but i am so glad i did!!

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    HI rebecca

    I HOPE THIS PAIN FREE WITHDRAWAL CONTINUES FOR YOU DID YOU DO THIS COLD TURKEY BECAUSE IF YOU DID YOU ARE LUCKY IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS GO SEE YOUR GP AND ASK HIM FOR HELP AND DONT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER THEY HAVE A DUTY OF CARE TO HELP YOU WITH WITHDRAWAL IF NECESSARY I WISH YOU A HAPPY DRUG FREE LIFE

    I HAVE SUFFERED DREADFULLY AFTER 28 YEARS ON MEDS PROZAC AND OTHERS WITH WITHDRAWAL BUT BELIEVE IM GETTING THERE NOW PRAY FOR ME I WANT THE PAIN TO END

    ALL THE BEST

    dee61180

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