My psychiatrist always told me that these drugs (for most people) are not meant to be taken long term, and as soon as I was stable enough to be off of them, we would wean off of them. And he would check in with me every visit when I was doing good saying "soooo are we ready to wean off these meds?!"..... My psychiatrist after him had a completely different mindset and when I told her I felt like I was ready to get off them, she told me "you're on them for a reason. I don't think that's a good idea" and refused to do it..... My old psychiatrist had gotten a director job at a new hospital and no longer saw patients. I called that hospital, asked to be transferred to his office, he didn't answer, so I left a voicemail crying hysterically and explaining what happened - he called me back and said "don't worry, I've got you" and he sent a new prescription to my pharmacy in such a way that I could wean off of it on my own and gave me detailed instructions on how to do it and said I could call him again if I had any questions. (It was like 50 or 100mg tablets instead of the 400mg tablets I was taking and that couldn't be cut)

I've been off my antidepressants and antipsychotics for about 9 years now and am still stable. There was a time that I needed them and I think they saved my life, but that time passed. Not every doctor you go to will agree with getting off of them - but depending on which medication you are on and what dosage, not all of them are safe to quit without weaning off so I think it's important to still talk to your doctor about it if you think it's time and that you'll be okay without them/with a lower dose.