McFlabbergasty said:

Thank you all for your input.

Through a combination of therapy and anti-depressant medication, I've recovered a great deal in the past few months. I'm only intending to continue the meds for as long as I can work through the counseling process. If you have suffered a broken leg, you only wear crutches or a leg cast for as long as necessary for the limb to properly heal. Likewise, I'm going through a healing process for my mind.

Writing Star Wars fan fic and other fiction has helped me cope. It's given me a creative outlet for all these years. I don't know where I would be if I never wrote. I'm hoping to get back to updating my Revenge of the Jedi outline soon, as I have many astounding events planned for Jeni.

I'm glad to hear you're doing well. Let me give you a couple of recommendations. First, don't ever stop the anti-depressants cold turkey. It can lead to unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Also, when it comes time to stop, make sure you do so at the recommendation of your prescriber. Many think, "Oh, I'm better now," and discontinue on their own before having quite as firm a grip on their emotions. Your prescriber and your therapist will be able to discuss your readiness and the former will be able to reduce the medication at the appropriate rate.

I applaud you for having a creative outlet. It's important to have a stress-reducing activity and have something to give purpose. Fan fiction is certainly a good way to find both, and perhaps you are developing skills that could lead to a fruitful career in the future. Or perhaps it will always remain an enjoyable hobby. Either way, good for you :)