Table 2.

Group descriptions or mission statements for each group as published on Facebook, where available.

Group number	Group mission or description (first paragraph only if extended length)
1	GROUP RULES and MISSION! Our mission is to provide a safe, caring space for those needing help tapering safely and/or experiencing discontinuation syndrome or protracted withdrawals. We provide information on the risks of long-term antidepressant use and the harm reduction approach to tapering. We believe replacing one antidepressant with another is very risky and do not support this. Rather than treat our symptoms with drugs, we are discovering and working toward wellness by resolving underlying conditions with non-pharmaceutical approaches. This group is not intended to be a good fit for everyone.
2	This is an anti-psychotropic drug group. Do you feel like you have just woken up from a fog in which your mind crackles, you can’t remember a thing, your thinking is totally disorganized and you have alienated and angered nearly everyone you love thanks to your insane behaviour? Or have you woken up to realize that you have actually done something that absolutely horrifies you – something you would only do in your worst imaginable nightmare? Or maybe a loved one on Effexor has stopped loving you, took no interest in sex or relationships and has become a lethargic shadow of themselves. It most likely is the Effexor!
3	This group is a resource for Cymbalta/duloxetine information and tapering guidelines. If you are looking for the safest way known to get off Cymbalta/duloxetine please read our file on recommended tapering methods. We are not fans of Cymbalta and other psychotropics. The community is growing at a rapid pace due to the problems that are rarely warned about by doctors. We used to welcome each new member but due to time constraints it just isn’t practical anymore.
4	Cymbalta Survivors Support Group HATES Cymbalta and Warns Strongly AGAINST starting all Rx psychotropic drugs! Welcome to the “CSSG” where we strive to support, warn, educate and provide a safe place to share personal testimonials. We teach patient rights, Allergy Alerts, how to deal with uncooperative Drs and supporters, and how to safely wean off these dangerous and highly addictive Rx drugs. We also help supporters understand and offer them our help, too.
5	Welcome to the “Cymbalta (Duloxetine) Should Be Illegal” group which is a group owned by author and the Executive Director of the International Coalition for Drug Awareness Ann Blake-Tracy. One of Ann’s main websites is drugawareness.org. Ann is also an admin for the group along with <names> This group provides information on the dangers of psychotropic drugs and support for tapering off of Cymbalta and information on good nutrition along with vitamins and supplements to help with healing from taking Cymbalta. These are for both before and after getting off of Cymbalta. There are also tips on how to manage withdrawal symptoms better as well as tapering instructions. Please see the files section for more information. Never hesitate to tag an admin if you should need immediate assistance!
7	Mission To offer safe weaning methods, teach what the FDA BLACK BOX warning label on drugs and products means and looks like, and warn of the dangers of all Rx Antidepressants especially problematic Rx Cymbalta. Those unaware of the dangers of this drug, are at far greater risk of the dangers, as reported by the FDA.
8	The Citalopram Withdrawal Facebook page is a place for people to talk about citalopram withdrawal symptoms. Visit us for more information at: www.citalopramwithdrawal.com (Authors note: site off line at 10 June 20)
11	Following some very distressing personal experiences we have decided to form this group so that people who are prescribed this medication can discuss how it has affected them both on and withdrawing from this drug
12	For fellow users or, colleagues in discontinuation, withdrawal or about to taper, who require advice, help or assistance, setting up safe, effective programmes, off these highly toxic, devastating medications. We are here to help!!! Our style is simple, we advise safely, frankly and in a focused, channelled manner. Let us help you heal your brain, safely and slowly during your Paxil/Paroxetine/Seroxat, Prozac or, SSRI experience.
13	This group was formed to help and support those in need of help coming off of the SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) known by the name of PAXIL, SEROXAT or generically as PAROXETINE. We also welcome members who are withdrawing from similar antidepressants. Although your physician/psychiatrist/psychologist may recommend a different approach to quitting this drug, this group would also like to suggest that you use the 10% taper, which is pinned to the top of the page, and further suggest that you tell your doctor about the ‘10% Taper”. Most doctors do not take Paxil, therefore are unaware of its horrible withdrawal symptoms, because they have not been through the withdrawal symptoms themselves. We advocate a slower, gentler, safer withdrawal which is much more effective.
14	Welcome to our group. We come from all walks of life and share one thing in common; Our lives and/or the lives of friends or family, have been negatively affected by SSRI & SNRI medications. Every member’s contribution to this group is valuable and all opinions are welcomed. Members are encouraged to actively participate and to share freely, anything from a scientific journal excerpt, to a controversial/opinion-based essay, or even a light hearted comic picture. Please be mindful that this is a closed group, meaning that only members can see posts. Any written posts made within this group page are to stay here on the page, unless you gain permission of the original poster to share it, to help assure an environment of safety and confidentiality.
15	Welcome to the Let’s Talk Withdrawal Podcast Group. This is a place to discuss issues around psychotropic drugs such as antidepressants, antipsychotics and benzodiazepines. This group doesn’t offer specific tapering support but we do host lively discussions and members have plenty of experience of taking and coming off psychiatric drugs. We don’t offer medical advice, partly because we know that medical advice is sorely lacking in this particular area. As with all other FB groups, please respect each other. Thank you
16	This group is to support people who are coming off psych drugs, opting not to take them, or experiencing withdrawal or protracted withdrawal. We are here to support each other in a positive way and share our own experiences rather than tell others what to do. We can say what has worked or not worked for us. This group is not for arguing whether or not to come off, but rather to support people in their own self-determination. We are here to share resources, research, information and personal experiences. We are experts on ourselves only. Thanks for being a part of our community.

Groups 6, 9 and 10 did not publish a description or mission statement.