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This blog post was reviewed and approved for publication by Abena Apraku M.D., a Board-certified psychiatrist at Apraku Psychiatry.
The Verve famously sang: "The drugs don't work, they just make you worse".
It's a cool song - grab a lisen below. But we're flipping the script on their lyrics. The drugs do work, and they can make you feel way better! Yet only if you take the right drugs (medications!) under the direction of a medical specialist (psychiatrist!). That's where we come in - our mission at Apraku Psychiatry is to empower you with our psychiatrists' expert knowledge so you can make informed decisions about your mental health. So sit back, relax, and listen to The Verve; we'll do the hard work to explain why the drugs can work - and bust the top five myths around psychiatric medications. This blog post was reviewed and approved for publication by Anjuli M. Shah D.O., a Board-certified psychiatrist at Apraku Psychiatry.
Imagine the challenge of living with dizziness, strange dreams, insomnia, and even electric-shock sensations while trying to reach your full potential each day. This can be the reality of antidepressant withdrawal — a rocky road that many traverse while battling depression or other mental health conditions.
Antidepressants are often a lifeline for individuals dealing with depression or other mental health conditions. But while these medications can be invaluable, some patients may encounter challenging withdrawal symptoms, known as ‘discontinuation syndrome’, when reducing or discontinuing their use. If you’re experiencing such phenomena, or if you’re concerned about potential changes to your antidepressant usage, remember that you’re not alone in this journey. Navigating this stage doesn’t have to be a solitary struggle. In this blog, we aim to illuminate the complexity of antidepressant withdrawal, providing you with knowledge and strategies to confidently manage this part of your mental health journey. 
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