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The problem is, Nelson, about 95% of the docs out there DON'T view it as a temporary treatment. If you improve and are doing better (even if the improvement may have been due to other temporary factors) the doc will usually assume the anti-depressant worked and is needed and will KEEP THE PATIENT ON IT INDEFINITELY (and this is where the biggest problem lies). Most patients that I've seen get off of anti-depressant/anxiety meds were only because they were their own advocate and pushed their physician to wean off of the drug (knowing you I assume you fell into this category). Of course there are some instances of "responsible" SSRI prescribing physicians, but certainly the exception rather than the rule. I see many guys/gals coming in to me in their 30's - 40's already having been on anti-depressant/anxiety meds for 5-10+ years without even a trial of weaning. Simply unacceptable (but sure makes the drug companies happy).