If you have been taking antidepressants for a spell and are considering stopping taking them but are worried about any withdrawal symptoms, then have no fear, say scientists. Those who experience discontinuation symptoms are often influenced by negative expectations, rather than by the medication itself, according to a new study. That means if you expect symptoms, you are more likely to experience them, say scientists from Berlin and Cologne. It is an area that is ripe for research as some have been concerned about stopping taking their antidepressants. The good news is that only 16% to 17% of…