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How to discuss medication changes when your doctor resists

I've been on the same antidepressant for eight years and want to try going off it but my psychiatrist keeps saying 'if it's working, don't change it' even though I don't feel like myself anymore.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Medical inertia can conflict with personal growth when providers prioritize stability over patient evolution.

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