HEALTHY LIFE STYLE

It takes time for antidepressants to work. Although you may start to feel better within a couple of weeks, the full antidepressant effect may not be seen for several weeks. It is important to be patient and give the medicine a chance to work.
Once you feel better, it is important to keep taking your antidepressant for as long as your doctor tells you to. Continued use, if recommended by your doctor, can help lower your chances of becoming depressed again in the future.
Although some people only become depressed once, others—especially those who have been depressed before or have several risk factors—may need longer term treatment with medication.
If you want to stop taking your medication, do so ONLY after discussing this with your doctor.