There is evidence that suggests that Outro’s methods of tapering your antidepressant can reduce your risk of relapse. Studies show that if you come off antidepressants gradually (over months rather than weeks) that the return of your original condition is not any more likely than if you stayed on your medication.¹
Additionally, at Outro we encourage techniques that reduce the risk of relapse and aim to improve life-long wellness. These involve practicing the basics of a healthy lifestyle:
Regular exercise
Eating a well balanced healthy diet
Spending time in nature
Developing and maintaining meaningful connection with others
Managing stress levels
Continuing regular psychotherapy sessions
These all can be beneficial in reducing the return of depression and anxiety.
One of the keys to minimizing the return of anxiety and depression is understanding what circumstances contribute to these feelings, and learning ways to manage these. Outro's qualified clinicians understand the difficulties of going off antidepressants and can help you work through these types of questions.
¹ Breedvelt JJF, Warren FC, Segal Z, et al. Continuation of Antidepressants vs Sequential Psychological Interventions to Prevent Relapse in Depression: An Individual Participant Data Meta-analysis. JAMA Psychiatry. 2021;78(8):868-875.