When Can You Stop Taking Psychiatric Medication? Exploring the Art of De-Prescribing

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A 52-year-old patient came to see me for a severe depressive episode triggered by a marital crisis. He had classic symptoms of major depression: persistent sadness, loss of pleasure, appetite and libido, relentless pessimism, and insomnia. I prescribed Zoloft and provided supportive therapy, and within six months, his depression had completely resolved despite ongoing marital … Read more