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Why when i take benzodiazepines i feel fine with no withdrawals but when i take antipsychotics and antidepressants i feel terrible & worse coming off ?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel
Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Example of uniquenes: This might just be an example of how different people react differently to different things. It also might be just your impression at the feeling level and that can reflect a wide range of things - motivation, emotion, beliefs, chenicals, etc. If it's good, good! If not, work w/ your Dr on the issues.
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