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Parachuting in to add that, regardless of whether a specific medicine is right or not for the person, stopping its use cold turkey can be horrible and even dangerous for their mental health.

Sadly it is common for people to recklessly and suddenly stop taking prescribed medicines on a whim and that may be the cause for many mental health issues.

For whoever wants to stop taking psychiatric pills and is genuinely ready to do so:
>as the body and brain chemistry have become accustomed to the substance, the ideal is to do a gradual decrease in dosage
>it is best to work with the guidance of one's doctor (even if they don't agree, they will help one wean off until one can safely stop with the substance)