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Columnist @davidlaz is in his third week of antidepressant abstinence after spending more than a year and a half gradually reducing his doses.

“It hasn't been easy,” he says. latimes.com/business/story…
Lon Schneider, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at USC, told @davidlaz that "patients need to be aware up front" about the journey they're embarking upon when they stop using prescription drugs.
For anyone thinking about going off prescription drugs, it’s important to first consult a healthcare provider, someone who can prepare you for what's ahead and assist when things become difficult. Here are some other lessons from @davidlaz’s experience: latimes.com/business/story…
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