"You’ve found a safe place where your journey through antidepressant withdrawal is understood. Your path to healing begins here."
Welcome to
The Antidepressant Withdrawal Haven.
A survivor-led space for safely tapering, healing, and navigating antidepressant withdrawal.
Swallowed Whole
- A memoir of antidepressant withdrawal, survival and healing.
At sixteen, I was told my brain was broken and
a pill would fix me. I believed them.Swallowed Whole is my unflinching memoir of nearly two decades on antidepressants, the harrowing struggle to safely taper off, and surviving debilitating withdrawal.
It’s a story of medical betrayal, endurance, and the fight to reclaim a life I was told I couldn’t live without medication.This is for anyone misled, dismissed, or silenced who is still navigating the darkness, with a message of hope: you can survive the storm and find your rainbow.
A Survivor's Guide to Healing from Antidepressant Withdrawal
My Guide to Surviving & Healing from Antidepressant Withdrawal is
a practical companion for anyone navigating the challenges of tapering off antidepressants and navigating withdrawal.This all-in-one workbook is packed to empower and inform you, sharing survivor insights, Q&As from lived experience, safe tapering guidance, support for navigating withdrawal symptoms, a curated list of valuable resources, and a
toolbox for healing and survival.Including the following printable resources to help during your journey:- A tapering journal- Daily self-care checklist- Journaling prompts- Gratitude journal- Advocacy letter for your prescriber- Letter to family and friends- Guided meditation designed to help during moments of withdrawal overwhelm.With validation, support, and compassion throughout, this guide helps you understand, endure, and heal at your own pace, giving you the tools to navigate withdrawal with confidence and care.
About Me
Hi, I’m Claire. I’ve spent over 25 years navigating the turbulent journey of taking, surviving, and healing from antidepressants. I know firsthand how confusing, isolating, and painful withdrawal can be, and how little guidance is often available.Through my book, my guide, and my social media, I share my experiences, insights, and practical tools to help others survive, understand, and heal from antidepressant withdrawal. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel seen, supported, and hopeful on your journey.Today, my mission is to share what I’ve learned, validate your experience,
and remind you that healing is possible, even when it feels impossibly far away.
You are not alone, and through my guide, I’m here to walk alongside you
with honesty, compassion, and hope.
You Are Not Alone
"At the end of this storm, there is a rainbow, and your rainbow is waiting for you."
- DISCLAIMER -Everything I share here, in my book "Swallowed Whole", and in My "Guide to Surviving & Healing from Antidepressant Withdrawal" comes from my own lived experience and is offered for information and support only.It is not medical advice and should never replace guidance from a qualified, withdrawal-informed healthcare professional. Everyone’s journey is unique, and I cannot accept responsibility for any decisions made based on the content I provide. Please move at your own pace, prioritise your safety, and seek professional support where needed.
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