@rgtaylor I suspected this was the case: doctors pressured and red flagged for prescriptions that were common 30, 50 years ago. Basically MD's addicted you and then when protecting themselves by stopping the Rx's, exposed you to potentially life-threatening effects.

This is not your fault obviously. It may feel stigmatizing but I do believe a rehab or addiction specialist could help you.

I know that when people get off alcohol, they are prescribed benzos short term. When they get off heroin, they go on methadone. Prozac helps with withdrawal from other SSRI's. On this forum we are not expert enough- or most of us aren't- to make specific suggestions but believe there is help.

You have been wronged. This is happening to others, for sure. I am also wondering if there is a group or forum for this situation. You need and deserve relief!