There are no reliable figures for the proportion of people suffering withdrawal reactions after stopping antidepressants, or for the fraction who have severe problems. If taken at low doses or for a few weeks or months, antidepressants seldom cause any significant problems when patients stop. In medical textbooks and official guidelines, I am informed that stopping antidepressants can lead to a “discontinuation reaction”. I know from personal experience that, if you don’t do it right, stopping antidepressants can be a pretty horrible experience. Withdrawal symptoms may then get progressively worse with each step down and some people will find it very difficult to stop if using this method.

Source: The Guardian May 17, 2021 15:21 UTC