I was on meds for several years before I could start cutting back. It takes time and is not something that can be done by everyone. I feel very different that I am not on them anymore. But I know I am just biding my time til I will have to go back on them eventually.... If you need them, you need them. You shouldn't feel ashamed. That was my big problem, I felt very ashamed for being on meds. But now that my mind is clear, I don't really give to squats about what other people have to say about the subject. I know and understand that no one wants to be on all of this crap, but if we need it to help us live, then....
