This is the absolute truth! I went off antidepressants for the last time about 5 years ago. My doctor told me there was no such thing as "withdrawal" and refused to help me taper. I did it by myself, and it was hell. I felt like I had the flu for 2 months. The dizziness and nausea were so bad that some days I had to take a Dramamine. I had gained 15 pounds and lost my creativity. To this day, I still have trouble reading a book because of concentration problems. I will NEVER go back on that poison again!