I have been on medication now for about 15 years. My GAD, Panic, PTSD, Bipolar and ADHD is relatively under control. I have zero issues with staying on meds for the rest of my life because i am walking chaos unmedicated. Many people take issue with having to take meds and especially if they are a controlled substance they feel like they are addicted. I am 100% dependent on my meds. I am not jonesing on the street corner for my lamictal but I would be nothing without it.