I dont totally agree with Wolf about tablets 'covering up' the symptoms, but I recently quit my medication for mood swings and depression. I had been taking Sodium Valproate - 1600mg per day for mood swings - for about 2 years, and Lofepramine - not sure how much, 2 tablets a day for depression - for about 15 months, and just stopped taking them about a month ago. I didnt consult my shrink or GP about this, but I feel better than ever since Ive stopped. Since Ive quit, Ive had 1 minor mood swing and 1 VERY minor bout of depression, which just lasted a few hours.