[noman-land]

If you don't mind me asking, why did you decide to discontinue use? Do you feel like you're done needing it? Are you checking back in with your "natural" self to compare against the past 8 years? I assume the effects of the drug don't last after discontinuing use so your anxieties will theoretically return?

[throwaway202022]

I was tired (literally) of the side effects, and I simply felt that I didn't need it anymore. I'm a different person than I was when I started, and I know how to manage my anxiety and depression a lot better now.

> I assume the effects of the drug don't last after discontinuing use so your anxieties will theoretically return?

Yeah, in theory, my anxiety could get much worse sometime in the next few months. I've dealt with that before when I discontinued a different SSRI. If it happens though, I'll be much more prepared this time.