"i&#039;ve been on fluoxetine for 8 years plus for depression, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder.  i thought i can do without it so i stopped several times in my 8 years and i can tell you that was a mistake.  i have severe depression and my anxiety goes through the roof and death would be a welcoming concept.  but i know i can&#039;t live without the medicines. it makes me think categorize my thoughts and i think more logically without compromise."