While some find antidepressants beneficial, many prefer to quit them.
In the long-term, studies find that antidepressants fail to improve quality of life and many may have been better off if they had no treatment compared with taking antidepressants.
Unfortunately, coming off them is a challenging and misunderstood process.
Are they addictive? How many people get withdrawal symptoms? What is the best way to do it?
The studies below explore key research findings on antidepressant withdrawal, addiction and recovery, to help people make an informed decision.
Prepare for some inconsistencies: these simply reflect how little we know about coming off antidepressants.
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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean
Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean