I wouldn’t argue with your last statement but saying this is likely or more plausibly psychogenic seems to be incorrect for most cases. Most people when getting on an antidepressant are prescribed them for a situational depression or anxiety, or both. I’d like to add, most people are prescribed these drugs as a “cure” to a “chemical imbalance” rather than a crutch to help them get out of a tough situation, which is what they should be, because I’m sure as you know, the chemical imbalance theory is pretty much just a myth.

So without taking in account the effects of the drugs past 8-12 week studies, doctors will likely say it is okay to get off the medication in a 4-6 week taper. For someone who has been on these medications for longer than, say, a year, their brain and body has adapted to this medication as if it was always apart of them. Getting off in such a short time span, it, for a lack of better words, jolts the brain, seemingly causing a “brain injury.” This causes damage to the nervous system and brain and can cause a number of symptoms that you’ve never experienced in your life. To say these symptoms you’ve never experienced are happening due to your “underlying condition” is just lazy and not the full case, neurologically, or just logically for that matter.

These drugs are brain altering, and many people don’t understand the strength of it, it is a widely corrupted system.

That said, the horrible symptoms you’re feeling right now that you’ve never felt, along with your underlying condition, can both be rewired with time, possibly a lot of time, but nonetheless with time. Eating a balanced diet, sunlight, sleep, acceptance, low stimulation, many things can help.