Yes and it is one of the hardest things I have ever experienced. So sorry you are going through this.

I remember those brain zaps! I am off those meds now and so happy they are gone.

Ang, yes I have been there and it is difficult and scary but you can get through it. During the worst crisis in my life, I progressed from mildly depressed to having anxiety and then panic attacks. I can't remember all the names of the meds I was on, but kicked all of them gradually. I got rid of the panic attack one first, since it zonked me out, then I gradually weaned myself off the 300mg dose of Effexor, under the direction of my Dr. It did give me brain zaps as I was reducing the dosage. I spent quite a few months doing this until I was off it completely. I also used to take a sleeping pill, but that was the next drug to kick, and I did it.

I think I was more afraid of the process than it ended up being, if that makes sense. Googling people's reactions to getting off that drug really scared me, but in actuality, it was very doable in the end. I don't think any of those drugs even helped me feel better, and I feel 100 times better off them and eating this way really helps too. I think all the healthy fat we eat helps the brain and mood feel better. Juts get off the drug gradually and you will be fine.

I now try to keep everything in my life as natural as possible and will never reach for a drug ( even if this is the only option my doctor has given me ) as a way to deal with a medical issue. If I have pain in my body, I want the issue fixed, not just masked with a drug. I want to really feel and experience my feelings too, and deal with them...and I can do it, and so can you ! Good luck, you can do it !