SSRI discontinuation is really horrible and most doctors don't tell you up front the hell that it is. To me, its a sin up there with not telling opioid patients what that'll be like to stop.
I've been with two partners that stopped SSRI's after a long time. The brain zaps lasted for months, and the memory, mood issues, and sex drive changes were also severe. Both times it left an irreparable change to our relationship.
For the majority of people, this isn't the case. The body of evidence backs this up.
I'm sorry you and your partners had a bad experience, but comparing it to opioid withdrawal is an unfair comparison and could discourage people from getting help who need it.
I've been with two partners that stopped SSRI's after a long time. The brain zaps lasted for months, and the memory, mood issues, and sex drive changes were also severe. Both times it left an irreparable change to our relationship.