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Letting Go for my Health #1 The Meds

For years I have ignored and neglected my body, mind and my health.  Actually, if truth be told, it has been 45 years.  Some steps I have been taking include chiropractic care, vitamins, walks and schedule changes.   I've done all I could to ignore my body's communication and needs.  If I could shut it up, I could ignore it. This week, I've tried to begin the process to wean myself off of an antidepressant.  I started it for post partum depression and severe headaches.   My kids are all grown and I realized my fear kept me on it. Just to clarify, 1) I believe anti-depressants are an important and critical tool.  It is up to the individual to take responsibility of oneself, and 2) if others, such as little ones, rely on you, do whatever it takes be the best for them.  It can be a tool to give you time and space to learn new strategies. And???   After a week of tapering from 150mg to 100mg, I'm ditching this effort unt...