The ‘frightening’ side effect of coming off sertraline you don’t often hear about

New research has found that approximately 15% of people will experience withdrawal symptoms after coming off of mental health medication (Picture: Getty)

Coming off of anti-anxiety medication and antidepressants is not something to be taken lightly.

Even when its done gradually, under medical supervision, it can cause confusion, irritability, nausea, and in some cases, vivid dreams.

Recently, a user going by the name of @wwapiti took to Reddit to share their experience with withdrawal symptoms after making the decision to stop taking sertraline — a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat

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