I'm just coming off 12 years of Cipralex. It got me through some tough times. I had gotten to the point where I was crying in my car after work.
I also made some other changes. I found a less stressful job, mostly quit drinking (never at home and only go out occasionally). I also started eating well and exercising regularly
I had come off right before the pandemic hit and was so stressed by it I went back on.
I made the decision to come off the drugs as they were contributing to a problem with restless legs and they killed my libido.
I am hoping to stay off them but won't hesitate to go back on them if needed (at a lower dose). They made a huge difference in my quality of life.
One thing to consider. Coming off anti-depressants is not easy. The side effects can be brutal. Just make sure you taper down the dose slowly. I did it half as fast as my doctor recommended.
Get help when you need it. Communicate clearly with your doctor. Every drug can be different. If yours isn't working, ask for a change.
No shame in asking for help!