Studies have shown that withdrawal and the fact that the first medication often doesn't work are reasons why people don't continue to try to get treatment for d

Studies have shown that withdrawal and the fact that the first medication often doesn't work are reasons why people don't continue to try to get treatment for depression or anxiety or other problems. As you say, that can be the WORST thing a person can do. I'm the same as you -- as terrible as some of my withdrawal experiences have been (and they have beent truly heinous), it's better than the alternative. Which is to literally not want to live.