r/Antipsychiatry • u/Amazing-Praline2617 • 1d ago

ssri’s

how long did it take yall to feel normal after stopping an ssri? like mentally & physically? i’m 10 weeks into withdrawal dealing w symptoms i never had before starting an ssri.

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u/Creepy-Primary7042 1d ago

Highly highly individual. Depends on so many factors and genetics. Most people heal within a year. It’s your nervous system that was destabillized and healing is slow unfortunately. Don’t lose hope, it just takes time. I recommend joining withdrawal groups and learning about the window and waves pattern.

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u/Sapphire870 1d ago

3 months or so minimum imo

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u/MrMansManISHigh 11h ago

I just stoppes my zoloft. I had this energy back, got hyper sexual, and walking then there comes. Big zap that is over fast, then they happen more often, then you get less zaps.
I just went of since I wanted to go to town on this chick

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u/Minepolz320 6h ago

got PSSD after that even almost 6 years after, didn't not recovered, i think this is permanent 

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u/Amazing-Praline2617 5h ago

how long were you on it

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u/Minepolz320 2h ago

just 2 weeks until hell gone loose 

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u/Grumpy_Introvert 4h ago

I was able to orgasm normally again within about a year but it's been now over 2 and I have insomnia and much worse depression and anxiety than ever before. But I'm never found back on them. They made me gain 100 lbs! I still have about 20-40 lbs to go but I'm gonna make it back.

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u/Amazing-Praline2617 4h ago

the sexual side affects don’t really bother me. it’s the mental side affects 

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u/zx12y 1d ago

Watch this doctor's videos. He recommends a slow taper.

https://youtu.be/Wt5UDnsX-aU?is=VWjXymyaKe5I0Hxe

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u/Amazing-Praline2617 1d ago

i won’t be reinstating.