Sarah, everyone’s body is different. Some people need to taper slowly off antidepressants and I think this is the recommendation. But maybe it depends on how long one has been on the meds, how high a dose, etc. I tried one for 6 weeks when my mom was dying as per my doctor really pushing me to take it. And it helped me calm down and allowed my body to quit going into hives so I feel it was helpful at that time. Not sleeping and not taking care of our bodies is not good for us. But yes, sometimes we get so wrapped up in our sorrow or how we are thinking or whatever it is that we need a little guidance or even intervention in the form of medical help. Hope you can rest up this weekend.