question: HI doctor, I am 60 years old male with h/o recurrent depression. I had more episode as I had some post retirement settlement issues. The level of depression was mild to moderate. I was prescribed Cipralex 10mgs which was latter on increased 20mgs. I took it for 4 months without any significant benefit though previously it would relieve me of depression within one month. However soon after taking some decisions about my future plans , my depression vanished just within 2-3 wks. I have stopped medication with tapering doses and am ok now. I would like to know whether antidepressants really help. I have gone through lot research which shows antidepressants don t help much. I have read one of the leading psychiatrist from UK who had written if I get depression I will never take antidepressants. I would like to know your opinion.