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nh_user_986874 · September 9, 2018, 1:13pm

So, I went through terrible withdrawal of an antidepressant, and along the way have developed insomnia. Saw a sleep specialist and he explained to me what I was doing to myself. Basically, right as I am drifting off, I startle awake and wont let myself fall asleep. I started it during the withdrawal which was related to fear that something was wrong with my body. Now that withdrawal is over, I still have the insomnia. anyone out there experience this??

nh_user_1081843 · September 9, 2018, 3:20pm

Yes, it happened to me.

I recommend KUNDALINI YOGA

nh_user_1179404 · September 9, 2018, 5:04pm

You have withdrawal syndrome, it’s common with antidepressants and can last for years, I have been off venlataxine for 1 and half years and still suffering withdrawal insomnia although it’s starting to improve now, join this forum for help with your situation: www.survivingantidepressants.org

nh_user_986874 · September 10, 2018, 1:51am

Thanks, Yogi. How did you get past it? other than the yoga........?? :-(

Im desperate for sleep.