Resources and Articles

These articles explore the many ways antidepressant withdrawal can affect thoughts, emotions, physical health, identity, relationships and everyday life.

Drawing on research, lived experience and compassion, they are written to help people better understand withdrawal, feel less alone and navigate the journey with greater confidence and hope.

Why Do I Want to Be Alone During Antidepressant Withdrawal?

Michaela Weaver

Published on: 16/08/2026

There can come a point during antidepressant withdrawal when other people simply feel like too much. Not necessarily difficult people, or people you dislike, or even people you would ordinarily want distance from. You want distance from people.

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