The Fear of Setbacks in Antidepressant & Benzo Withdrawal

Fear of a “setback” is one of the most common worries people experience during antidepressant withdrawal or benzodiazepine withdrawal.

Many people in healing ask themselves: Did stress cause a setback? Did I eat something wrong? Did I drink the wrong thing? Did I push myself too hard? Could this symptom spike ruin my progress? In this video, I talk about why these fears show up, what actually causes waves during withdrawal, and how to cope in a healthier and more confident way.

Withdrawal healing isn’t fragile—you are stronger than the fear, and your nervous system is built to recover even when life gets stressful. I’ll share practical ways to reduce fear, manage worry, understand your symptoms, and trust the long-term healing process.

Whether you’re tapering off SSRIs, experiencing antidepressant withdrawal symptoms, healing from Xanax or Ativan withdrawal, or dealing with lingering waves, this message is designed to bring peace, clarity, and reassurance. If you’re navigating fear, symptoms, or uncertainty, know this:

✔ Your body is still healing even when symptoms flare

✔ Stress, food, or temporary triggers don’t erase your progress

✔ Waves and windows are normal, not setbacks

✔ You are not alone — millions walk this path

✔ Your recovery is underway even when you can’t feel it yet

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