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I n 2019, Dr James Davies (Roehampton University) and I published a review of the research into antidepressant withdrawal effects. We found that more than half (56%) of people experience withdrawal effects and that nearly half of those (46%) describe them as severe. Our review has been cited over 400 times (Google Scholar Sept 16, 2024), perhaps most importantly in the historic Public Health England (PHE) report on dependence and withdrawal associated with some prescribed medicines.
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As we lie together Worlds apart Seek shelter With me. Weave your Stolen freedom Into a new dream; Between skipped Heartbeats, Show me A world burning Only with Your fire. My sweet sublimity, Take hold of this Outstretched hand – And let me lead you To shelter. Rest for a moment. You have fought Hard won wars To the bitter edge Of sanity; For us.
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