Solo, I started taking AD meds in March. By June I wanted to start tapering off of then. By the middle of September I'll be done with them. In march I really needed them and they took the edge off but now I'm done.

Solo the AD meds make a difference. Would you refuse antibiotics for an infection, insulin for diabetes or an inhaler for asthma?
You body has a short term imbalance due to depression. Reconsider the AD meds, they are not physically addictive and I doubt you would want them forever. You could be off them by Thanksgiving/Christmas.

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