What I’ve Learned Helping People Withdraw from Psychiatric Drugs
This month marks two years since I began supporting people in their recovery from psychiatric medications. During this time, I’ve learned a lot—and made a fair number of mistakes—which turned out to be incredibly valuable experiences. In this article, I want to share some of the insights I’ve gained. Helping others through the difficult process […]
7 Years Psych Drug Free: Personal Update
This month marks 7 years since I stopped taking antidepressants, so for this special occasion, I want to share with you what has changed during this time, how my healing process went, and what my current condition is like. What these years looked like is described in more detail in what helped and what hindered […]
Harnessing the Vagus Nerve to Reduce Stress and Navigate Psychotropic Medication Withdrawal
Stress is an inevitable part of life, but when it becomes chronic, it can wreak havoc on our physical and mental well-being. A staggering 55% of Americans report feeling stressed daily, and this chronic stress is a significant contributor to inflammation, gut dysbiosis, and a cascade of health problems such as depression, anxiety, and autoimmune diseases. […]
Why I stopped taking antidepressants and was it worth it?
This article was first published on Mad in America. When I first decided to seek help from a doctor, I had no idea what I was getting myself into or how difficult it would later be to break free from the cocktail of medications. At the back of my mind, I believed antidepressants would stabilize […]
The Importance of Support During Psychiatric Medication Withdrawal
During my own journey of recovery from psychiatric medications, I had very little support. When I finally stopped taking the medications after several years, I was alone, without family or anyone who truly understood what I was going through. At the beginning of my recovery, my suffering was so overwhelming that I’m still amazed I […]
What helped and what hindered my recovery from Antidepressants Protracted Withdrawal and PSSD?
This article was first published on Mad in America. After many attempts, I finally managed to come off antidepressants, but then the question arose: what now? Recovering from protracted withdrawal was undoubtedly a huge challenge, and I had to approach it wisely, doing everything I could to survive the process and help my body and […]