This New YorkTimes article about how long antidepressants are used mentions common SSRI issues like weight gain and changes in blood pressure, as well as withdrawal effects like dizziness, fatigue, or “brain zaps.” But it doesn’t include withdrawal akathisia, extreme anxiety, suicidality, or suicide — symptoms that many people experience and symptoms that are often dismissed or misunderstood. It’s a real missed chance to broaden understanding and support for people dealing with SSRI withdrawal.
Read the article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/well/mind/antidepressant-duration.html.