Antidepressant withdrawal is a reality that many patients who are prescribed this class of medication face on a daily basis. But, while these symptoms can be quite powerful, you don't have to suffer through them alone.
You have to be cautious when weaning yourself off these medications. It is simple to relapse into the very depression or anxiety the doctor was trying to help you with. If depression becomes a withdrawal symptom, it can be worse than the original case.
Drugs like benzodiazepines, such as Xanax, Ativan, Librium, Klonopin and Valium can be very difficult to detox from and should be properly weaned down or detoxed in a medical setting.