Summary
Some people experience long-lasting symptoms after stopping antidepressants. These symptoms can include nerve pain, anxiety, and exhaustion, and may last for years. Experts and patients are discussing these issues to seek better understanding and solutions.
Key Facts
- Phillipa Munari experienced nerve pain and exhaustion after stopping her antidepressants.
- Symptoms appeared six to nine months after she stopped the medication and included anxiety and physical weakness.
- Munari had to return to the medication to qualify for disability benefits and then slowly tapered off again.
- Her anxiety worsened, causing fear and panic in situations like car rides.
- Thousands of people talk about similar symptoms on online forums, indicating a widespread issue.
- Many patients feel their doctors did not warn them of potential long-lasting withdrawal symptoms.
- Short-term withdrawal symptoms of antidepressants can include dizziness, anxiety, insomnia, and nausea.
- Experts disagree on how common prolonged withdrawal symptoms are due to a lack of large-scale studies.
