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How can i withdraw from ssri? my psychiatrist is not available and there is no other available for help?

Q: how can i withdraw from ssri? my psychiatrist is not available and there is no other available for help?

: Would advise not proceeding on your own. If you wish experienced help, would highly recommend proceeding to the paid portion of HT, schedule a virtual consult and discuss appropriate disposition. (Cannot be done here as this is a public education site, where we do not treat or prescribe.)

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Would advise not proceeding on your own. If you wish experienced help, would highly recommend proceeding to the paid portion of HT, schedule a virtual consult and discuss appropriate disposition. (Cannot be done here as this is a public education site, where we do not treat or prescribe.)

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 8/22/2021

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A member asked:

How can i withdraw from ssri? my psychiatrist is not available and there is no other available for help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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