Sertraline withdrawal

I'm new to the forum and am looking for some advice regarding the cessation of sertraline (SSRI). I'm 24 now and have been taking sertraline for the last 8 years. At the time I was put on them I was in a terrible place after having been abused, my parents divorcing, teenage hormonal changes, etc. so it made sense that I went through a severe depressive episode.

I was told that I would be on the medication for around 6 months but we moved countries and life kept happening so I never went off them. I'm at a very happy and stable point in my life now and I'm adamant about coming off them to see if I still need them for a chemical imbalance.

I tapered off slowly but am now experiencing what I believe is withdrawal. Headaches, tiredness, irritability and low moods seems to take over my days now. It's been 5 days since my last tablet and I'm struggling a bit.

Has anyone gone through this or is it just me? I would greatly appreciate any advice on how to lessen the effects or improve my mood and energy levels. Thanks in advance!

I'm new to the forum and am looking for some advice regarding the cessation of sertraline (SSRI). I'm 24 now and have been taking sertraline for the last 8 years. At the time I was put on them I was in a terrible place after having been abused, my parents divorcing, teenage hormonal changes, etc. so it made sense that I went through a severe depressive episode.I was told that I would be on the medication for around 6 months but we moved countries and life kept happening so I never went off them. I'm at a very happy and stable point in my life now and I'm adamant about coming off them to see if I still need them for a chemical imbalance.I tapered off slowly but am now experiencing what I believe is withdrawal. Headaches, tiredness, irritability and low moods seems to take over my days now. It's been 5 days since my last tablet and I'm struggling a bit.Has anyone gone through this or is it just me? I would greatly appreciate any advice on how to lessen the effects or improve my mood and energy levels. Thanks in advance! https://ift.tt/eA8V8J https://ift.tt/3BPZETI

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