Amitriptyline withdrawal 3 weeks in ...... help 😩

so ive been on 10mg of amitriptyline for about 3 years for insomnia. Was at the doctors 3 1/2 weeks ago and she recommended i come off it that day and provided zopiclone instead on an as needed basis. She told me on such a small dose just to stop would be fine. about 3/4days later i suddenly became massively anxious, panic attacks, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. This has been going on for 3 weeks straight. i had to go to the ER last week for iv fluids. ive stopped vomiting etc and now have nausea and very high anxiety. im currently alone abroad working and my partner is away for 5 months for work. Dr has now prescribed a bunch of meds saying i have depression and generalised anxiety disorder (im dont feel depressed i just feel exhausted from eating only crackers and water for 3 weeks), which ive not taken, because im almost convinced this could be down the the amitriptyline. ive never had anxiety issues in my life and dont know why i suddenly developed them now. if this is withdrawal will i ever get better. ive lost 13lbs (not worried because i gained while on the ami). should i just start the meds again ? any advice would be welcome because im sprialling and at my wits end

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