ANTIDEPRESSANTS STOLE HER SLEEP, HER CAREER, AND HER LIFE
She was a thriving young business owner and psychologist in Russia—until Lexapro (Cipralex) changed everything. Within days she developed severe insomnia and heat-dysregulation. Tapering unleashed tinnitus, restless legs, and neurological symptoms that lasted for years. Told it was “just anxiety,” she tried five different antidepressants before realizing she was living with protracted withdrawal.
In this interview, Snezhana shares how her life was altered, why repeat drug trials failed, what it’s like to lose sleep, travel, relationships, and spontaneity, and how she finally found answers through online communities. We also discuss the growing “meds-first” culture in Russia and why trusting your own experience is vital when doctors dismiss symptoms.
SURVIVING SYSTEMS OF CONTROL: NICK TABER’S RECOVERY STORY
Nick Taber, a writer and advocate for healing from authoritarian systems, shares his powerful story of recovery after trauma in the troubled teen industry. His well-intentioned parents sought mental health help—but what he received instead was control, coercion, and emotional suppression. In this interview, Nick speaks candidly about the long-term impacts of institutionalization and how he began to heal by reconnecting with his inner compass. Together with interviewer Daniel, they explore hard but essential questions: What happens when systems meant to help us actually strip away our agency? Does regulation truly protect us? And what could real support for teens look like? This conversation shines a light on the dangers of coercive care—and the power of reclaiming your truth, your voice, and your freedom.
I TRUSTED THE DOCTORS. THEN I NEARLY DIED
At 19, Andrea was prescribed Prozac after a rushed OB-GYN visit despite having no history of mental illness. That one prescription led to two decades on psychiatric drugs, failed withdrawals, and devastating symptoms: brain zaps, akathisia, insomnia, and even suicidal thoughts.
In this interview, Andrea shares how withdrawal attempts became progressively worse, why doctors misdiagnosed her suffering as relapse, and how she eventually developed protracted withdrawal. She also reflects on the grief of realizing her life had been chemically numbed, and the fight to feel alive again.
Now free from medication, Andrea is thriving and offers hope to anyone struggling with the same journey.
I WAS PRESCRIBED METH… BY MY DOCTOR
In this interview, Cooper Davis shares his 13-year journey on psychiatric medications: starting with Ritalin in high school, moving through nearly every stimulant, and eventually adding multiple other drugs. What began as a dramatic improvement in focus and grades slowly turned into tolerance, side effects, and a growing medication stack that hurt his health, relationships, and career.
He describes the moments that pushed him to quit, his withdrawal in a 12-step rehab, and the process of rebuilding life without medications. This is a candid look at both the benefits and costs of psychiatric drugs, and what life can look like after coming off.
IN THE MIDDLE OF IT: STORIES FROM THE THICK OF TAPERING AND WITHDRAWAL
In this episode of Inner Compass Conversations, Daniel, Leela and Meredith share their personal experiences of the challenging process of psychiatric drug tapering and withdrawal. They discuss the intense physical and emotional experiences, the importance of community support, and the coping strategies that helped them navigate these difficult times. The conversation highlights the power of connection, the significance of small acts of self-care, and the hope that healing is possible even when it feels out of reach. Join them to explore the depths of withdrawal and how they found a path forward.
THE INVISIBLE WORK OF HEALING
In this episode of Inner Compass Conversations, we delve into the realities of healing beyond the visible. Our speakers, Daniel, Leela, and Meredith, share personal stories and insights on the invisible work of healing, emphasizing the importance of letting go, embracing change, and finding connection. They explore the challenges of psychiatric drug withdrawal, the power of reframing progress, and the significance of small acts of self-care. This conversation offers a heartfelt look at how healing is not just about the absence of pain but about creating a meaningful life amidst challenges. Join them to uncover the layers of healing that often go unseen.
"THIS DRUG WAS MEANT TO HELP. IT DESTROYED ME"
Tiffany was prescribed amitriptyline for nerve pain. When she tapered off, she faced emotional blunting, panic attacks, and suicidal thoughts - leading to hospitalisation, misdiagnosis and failed treatments like Cymbalta, lithium, ECT, and ketamine. Her real recovery began when she stopped chasing chemical fixes and focused on managing anxiety through CBT, meditation, and lifestyle changes. Now, she's working full-time and emotionally stable. Her story shows how protracted withdrawal can be mistaken for mental illness - and how healing is possible.
THE PILL THAT STEALS LIVES: KATINKA BLACKFORD NEWMAN ON THE UNTOLD RISKS OF ANTIDEPRESSANTS
In this gripping episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with Katinka Blackford Newman - best-selling author, investigative journalist, and founder of Antidepressantrisks.org. Together, they unpack the pharmaceutical myth of the 'chemical imbalance' behind depression and explore how one pill nearly cost Katinka everything. From personal psychosis to global data gaps, Katinka sheds light on the long-term effects, the overlooked risks, and the necessity for informed consent. This isn't a call to abandon medication - it's a call to question the status quo.
THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOUR DAUGHTER TOO...
At 14, Amy was prescribed Pristiq during her parents' divorce. A decade later, with no symptoms and a stable life, she was told she could stop the medication in just a few weeks. What followed was a life-altering withdrawal injury that left her housebound, physically debilitated, and questioning everything she'd been told about 'safe' antidepressants.
I WORKED FOR BIG PHARMA: WHAT I SAW WILL SHOCK YOU
Lisa Pratta was a sales rep for drug manufacturer Questcor - then she became a whistleblower. She witnessed bribes and was screamed at to illegally sell a multiple sclerosis drug. So she went after the pharma giant. Now, she wants to see the entire system to change.
"LEXAPRO TOOK MY HEALTH, MY 30S AND MY FERTILITY"
Sheila was a therapist, leading a healthy lifestyle and tapering Lexapro under expert guidance. But when that guidance turned into a cold turkey stop, her life unraveled. What followed was protracted akathisia, hospitalization, and a desperate fight to survive.
WE LOST OUR 16 YEAR OLD SON TO A DRUG WE WERE NEVER WARNED ABOUT – VINCENT & YOKO’S STORY
Vincent and Yoko share the devastating story of their son Romain — a bright, gifted teenager whose life was cut short after being prescribed the SSRI paroxetine. What began as an effort to address obsessive thoughts turned into a nightmare of emotional instability, disinhibition, catatonia, and ultimately, suicide.
MAN SUFFERS SEVERE NEUROLOGICAL DAMAGE AFTER PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATION CRASH
Patrick, a long-time antidepressant user from Germany, shares his harrowing story of how Lexapro—and later, antipsychotics like Seroquel and Risperidone—led to a catastrophic decline in his mental and physical health. After years of stable use with no withdrawal issues, he decided to come off the medication during a high point in his life. But what followed was a nightmare: severe akathisia, emotional numbness, cognitive dysfunction, seizures, and full-body nerve damage after just a single dose upon reinstatement.
THE POWER OF WORDS: HOW THEY HARM OR HEAL AS WE LEAVE PSYCHIATRY BEHIND (PART 2 OF 2)
In engaging with the mental health industry, we can not only find ourselves acquiring psychiatric diagnoses and prescriptions, but also a whole new vocabulary to describe how and what we feel. Often those in our community talk of how this new vocabulary can overwrite the intuitive and natural way we would otherwise articulate our experiences. For example, where we might have once said, "I'm struggling to sleep at night for worrying about the bills", we might find ourselves saying "my anxiety is keeping me up at night". It's a subtle but powerful reframing of very real difficulties that can decontextualize and dehumanize our experiences, and so, in our forthcoming Inner Compass Conversations episode, we'll look at the power of language and how, in the process of moving on from psychiatry, we might reclaim our own vocabulary, and in turn the way we approach the challenges that come with being human. You can join us on the day or watch the recording when it suits you—and no matter what, we hope you find it interesting and useful.
FATHER KILLS SON BECAUSE OF ANTIDEPRESSANTS - INTERVIEW
How a prescribed drug changed everything. In this interview, David Carmichael shares his devastating experience with psychiatric medications, describing how Paxil triggered a drug-induced psychosis leading to unimaginable tragedy.
POST-FINASTERIDE SYNDROME ENDED MY MARRIAGE — HERE’S WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU
Thammika shares her deeply personal story of how Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) affected not just her partner — but their entire relationship, future, and family. Her ex-husband developed severe sexual dysfunction after taking Finasteride before they met, and while their love for each other remained, the loss of intimacy ultimately led to the end of their marriage.
HE TOOK PAXIL AND GOT A FAKE BIPOLAR DIAGNOSIS: MICHAEL'S STORY
In this eye-opening interview, Michael shares how a doctor prescribed him Paxil for situational anxiety, triggering a terrifying spiral of adverse effects. Instead of recognizing the drug reaction, the mental health system labeled him bipolar and placed him on heavy antipsychotic medication.
THE POWER OF WORDS: HOW THEY HARM OR HEAL AS WE LEAVE PSYCHIATRY BEHIND (PART 1 OF 2)
In engaging with the mental health industry, we can not only find ourselves acquiring psychiatric diagnoses and prescriptions, but also a whole new vocabulary to describe how and what we feel. Often those in our community talk of how this new vocabulary can overwrite the intuitive and natural way we would otherwise articulate our experiences. For example, where we might have once said, "I'm struggling to sleep at night for worrying about the bills", we might find ourselves saying "my anxiety is keeping me up at night". It's a subtle but powerful reframing of very real difficulties that can decontextualize and dehumanize our experiences, and so, in our forthcoming Inner Compass Conversations episode, we'll look at the power of language and how, in the process of moving on from psychiatry, we might reclaim our own vocabulary, and in turn the way we approach the challenges that come with being human. You can join us on the day or watch the recording when it suits you—and no matter what, we hope you find it interesting and useful.
MAN DEVELOPS LIFE DESTROYING SYMPTOMS FROM SSRIS (PSSD)
Jorge shares the terrifying consequences of restarting SSRIs like Sertraline and Escitalopram. After multiple attempts to restart these medications in hopes of alleviating his symptoms, he now lives with permanent side effects, including debilitating brain fog, sexual dysfunction, body numbness, and more. His powerful story exposes the hidden dangers of these commonly prescribed drugs.
HOW THE MENTAL HEALTH INDUSTRY HAS CREATED A PILL POPPING CULTURE: COOPER DAVIS
At a young age, Cooper Davis was diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed a low dose of Ritalin, which helped his ability to focus but caused unwanted side effects. To counteract them, he was prescribed other medications. By age 30, Davis was dependent on six different psychiatric drugs at any given time, what’s commonly known in the mental health community as a “prescription cascade.”
THE HIDDEN NIGHTMARE OF SSRIS: ONE MAN’S 6-YEAR STRUGGLE WITH PSSD AFTER CITALOPRAM
Opressor reveals the devastating, long-lasting impact of taking SSRIs like Citalopram, which he was prescribed for ADHD without proper diagnosis or warning about potential side effects. After starting the medication, he experienced severe emotional numbness and sexual dysfunction, symptoms that worsened even after discontinuing the drugs.
MENTAL HEALTH BETRAYAL: MY LIFE ON CELEXA
Today, we're sitting down with Gloria, who went from treating patients to becoming a patient herself, trapped in a battle against a drug that wouldn't let go. What happens when the very thing meant to help you becomes your worst nightmare? Let's dive into Gloria's harrowing journey.
YOUNG MAN SUFFERS WITH PERMANENT, LIFE ALTERING EFFECTS FROM ZOLOFT
Hugo shares his personal story of living with Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) after taking Zoloft. He discusses his experiences, the symptoms, and how they have impacted his daily life. Hugo talks about emotional numbness, personality changes, sexual dysfunction, and the challenges he faces while trying to lead a normal life.
CYMBALTA CAUSES LASTING SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION: A 14-YEAR STORY
Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring speaks with Benjamin about his personal experience with Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD), a devastating condition marked by enduring sexual dysfunction and emotional blunting that can occur after discontinuing antidepressants.
WOMAN'S LIFE RUINED BY MIRTAZAPINE INDUCED POST SSRI SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION (PSSD)
Cornelia discusses how her life has been completely ruined after taking Mirtazapine for just three weeks in 2020. She now deals with persistent sexual dysfunction, anhedonia, insomnia and myriad of other life altering symptoms that has left her unemployed and socially isolated.
7 YEARS OF POST SSRI SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION (PSSD) FROM SERTRALINE/CLOMIPRAMINE
Adam discusses his life with PSSD after coming off his SSRIs seven years ago. Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) is the current term for a rare syndrome characterized by devastating physical, neurological, and sexual side effects that persist and progress even after stopping SSRIs.
I WAS POLYDRUGGED ON PSYCH MEDS AS A KID
Kassie shares her profound journey through childhood trauma, poly drugging, and the long-term effects of psychiatric medications. She discusses her early experiences with mental health issues, the overwhelming cocktail of medications prescribed to her, and the impact these had on her self-esteem, social development, and family dynamics. Kassie reflects on her struggles with withdrawal and the challenges of recovery, ultimately expressing a desire to help others who have faced similar experiences.
13 YEARS OF POST SSRI SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION (PSSD)
Daryl shares his experience of living with Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) for the past 13 years. He discusses the devastation this has had on his life, his experience with medical gaslighting, and the little support he's received from the medical system as a whole.
ANDY'S 13 YEAR BATTLE WITH PSSD
Andy shares his harrowing experience of living with Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) after being prescribed Citalopram at the age of 23. He opens up about the severe and persistent side effects (which go far beyond just sexual dysfunction) he has endured for over the last 13 years, the challenges of getting proper medical acknowledgment, and the emotional toll it has taken on his life.
IT'S TIME WE TALKED ABOUT THIS LITTLE KNOWN SIDE EFFECT OF LEXAPRO
Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring interviews Erik, a 25-year-old who developed Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) after increasing his Lexapro dose. Despite over 12 years on SSRI antidepressants, Erik experienced severe symptoms and details many lesser-known symptoms beyond sexual dysfunction, highlighting the unpredictable nature of PSSD.
MALISSA PISTILLO’S TRAGIC EXPERIENCE WITH SSRIS, SNRIS, AND BENZODIAZEPINES
Malissa shares her experience taking SSRIs, SNRIs, and benzodiazepines, and the profoundly tragic impact these drugs have had on her life. Dealing with Protractive Withdrawal Syndrome (PWS), Malissa discusses the challenges of finding medical validation, the loss of her physical abilities, and the mental and emotional toll of living with this damage.
LIFE DESTROYED BY 2 CYMBALTA PILLS
Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring interviews Marchello and his mother Lisa. Marchello developed akathisia after starting psychiatric medications. Marchello and Lisa share invaluable insights into the caregiver-drug-injured person relationship, offering advice for other loved ones navigating similar challenges.
MILITARY VETERAN AND GRUNT STYLE FOUNDATION’S DEREK BLUMKE’S EXPERIENCE WITH FINASTERIDE AND SSRIS
Derek Blumke, the Veteran Impact Fellow for the Grunt Style Foundation, discusses the growing issue of overprescribing in the United States, particularly to those that wear and wore the uniform of our Armed Forces.
MADI'S LAW: MOTHER ADVOCATES FOR FAMILY INCLUSION IN CONSENT AFTER LOSING DAUGHTER
Louise Carter joins TaperClinic to share the heartbreaking story of her daughter Madi, who passed away after starting Lyrica (pregabalin), a medication prescribed off-label for anxiety. This interview explores the detailed journey Louise undertook to understand the psychiatric care Madi received before her death.
BENJAMIN’S 14-YEAR BATTLE WITH PSSD: A DEEP DIVE INTO POST-SSRI SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION
Benjamin shares his journey, the onset of his symptoms after taking Cymbalta, and the profound impact it has had on his life. He discusses the challenges of finding medical validation, the loss of libido, and the mental and emotional toll of living with PSSD.
INTERVIEW WITH PSSD NETWORK PRESIDENT ROSIE: SHARE YOUR STORY TO RAISE AWARENESS!
Rosie, President of the PSSD Network, shares her harrowing journey with Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) after being prescribed Lexapro. She opens up about the severe and persistent side effects she has endured for over four years, the challenges of getting proper medical acknowledgment, and the emotional toll it has taken on her life. Join us as Rosie provides insight into her fight for awareness and support for those affected by PSSD.
15 YEARS OF SUFFERING: JEVIN’S BATTLE WITH PSSD
Jevin, 26, has been battling Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) for 15 years. From his initial prescription at age 11 to the myriad of debilitating symptoms he endures today, Jevin opens up about his journey through emotional blunting, anhedonia, and neurological disturbances.
LIFE ALTERED BY LEXAPRO: GRANT’S JOURNEY WITH POST-SSRI SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION (PSSD)
In this video, Grant shares his personal story of living with Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) after taking Lexapro. He discusses his experiences, the symptoms, and how they have impacted his daily life. Grant talks about emotional numbness, lack of libido, and the challenges he faces while trying to lead a normal life.
POST-SSRI SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION (PSSD) - AS TOLD BY THOSE SUFFERING
A subset of people experience a debilitating condition known as Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) following the use of SSRI and SNRI medication. Common symptoms include, but are not limited to: genital numbness, a complete loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, vaginal dryness, anhedonia and emotional blunting.
PSSD SYMPTOMS | "I CANT GET DRUNK ANYMORE" AN INTERVIEW WITH SIMON
Check out the PSSD Network here: https://www.pssdnetwork.org
AUDIENCE QUESTION: "WHAT ARE 'WINDOWS' AND 'WAVES' IN BENZODIAZEPINE WITHDRAWAL?"
On March 16, 2023, at the Oberndorf Central Library in Virginia Beach, The Richard Scott Fee Foundation hosted an educational event: "What the Public Should Know About Deprescribing Psychiatric Drugs" This video is an excerpt from that event. In this video, an audience member asks the question: "What are 'windows' and 'waves' in benzodiazepine withdrawal?". Michael Bohan, M.D., an addiction medicine specialist (retired), who was Carla's deprescribing physician, moderates the conversation.
AUDIENCE QUESTION: "HOW MANY DOCTORS ARE AWARE OF DEPRESCRIBING & PRACTICE IT?"
On March 16, 2023, at the Oberndorf Central Library in Virginia Beach, The Richard Scott Fee Foundation hosted an educational event: "What the Public Should Know About Deprescribing Psychiatric Drugs" This video is an excerpt from that event. In this video, an audience member asks the question: "How many doctors in the area are aware of deprescribing and actually practice it?". Michael Bohan, M.D., an addiction medicine specialist (retired), moderates the conversation.
CARLA AND HER SON, THOMAS: BENZODIAZEPINE & EFFEXOR WITHDRAWAL
On March 16, 2023, at the Oberndorf Central Library in Virginia Beach, The Richard Scott Fee Foundation hosted an educational event: "What the Public Should Know About Deprescribing Psychiatric Drugs" This video is an excerpt from that event. In this video, Carla and her son, Thomas, detail her experience withdrawing from benzodiazepines and Effexor. Michael Bohan, M.D., a (retired) addiction medicine specialist, who was Carla's deprescribing physician, moderates the conversation.
RICKY AND KATHY FEE TELL THEIR SON RICHARD'S STORY: ADDERALL & SUICIDE
On March 16, 2023, at the Oberndorf Central Library in Virginia Beach, The Richard Scott Fee Foundation hosted an educational event: "What the Public Should Know About Deprescribing Psychiatric Drugs" This video is an excerpt from that event. In this video, Ricky and Kathy Fee (of the Richard Scott Fee Foundation) tell their son Richard's story, including how Adderall prescriptions led to their son's suicide.
KATINKA BLACKFORD NEWMAN ON THE PILL THAT NEARLY TOOK HER LIFE
Katinka Blackford Newman is an award-winning documentary film director and writer with countless hours of high-end broadcast TV to her name. She has worked in television for over 25 years and has made films for major international broadcasters and streamers including Discovery, National Geographic, HBO Max, BBC TV, ITV, and Channel 4.
MEDICATING NORMAL' POST-SCREENING ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: VIRGINIA BEACH
On January 26, 2023, The Richard Scott Fee Foundation (RFF) and Periscope Foundation co-hosted a screening of "Medicating Normal" at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A.
The following morning, on January 27, 2023, a roundtable discussion was held at the Tidewater Community College Library. A local emergency room physician participated, in addition to panelists from the Sandler Event. Topics addressed include: response to the Sandler Event (screening of “Medicating Normal”), the overmedication of youth in Hampton Roads, Virginia, next steps for implementing positive change in the way distressed individuals are treated, etc. [see timestamps for more topics]. This video is a recording of that roundtable discussion.
BRENDA'S STORY: POLYPHARMACY ON ANTIDEPRESSANTS, BENZODIAZEPINES & STIMULANTS
On March 16, 2023, at the Oberndorf Central Library in Virginia Beach, The Richard Scott Fee Foundation hosted an educational event: "What the Public Should Know About Deprescribing Psychiatric Drugs" This video is an excerpt from that event. In this video, Brenda shares her story of polypharmacy and subsequent withdrawal from antidepressants, benzodiazepines & stimulants. Michael Bohan, M.D., an addiction medicine specialist (retired), who was Carla's deprescribing physician, moderates the conversation.
This video is an excerpt from that event.
In this video, Brenda shares her story of polypharmacy and subsequent withdrawal from antidepressants, benzodiazepines & stimulants. Michael Bohan, M.D., an addiction medicine specialist (retired), who was Carla's deprescribing physician, moderates the conversation.
WEBINAR: BEING A PRESCRIBER AND EXPERIENCING PRESCRIBED HARM
Mark Horowitz and Louise Bundock are interviewed Nicole Lamberson, giving their perspective on tapering and the way tapering is influenced by external circumstances beyond our control. Both Mark, a trainee psychiatrist and Louise (psychiatrist) have personal experience with tapering and prescribed harm. The same goes for Nicole, who is very well known for her activties in the field of tapering.
MEDICATING NORMAL' FILM SCREENING & COMMUNITY DISCUSSION: CEP-UK AND ANTIDEPRESSANTRISKS.ORG
Post screening panel discussion of the film Medicating Normal with Luke Montagu, Dr. Anne Guy UKCP (Reg), MBACP (Accred), Katinka Blackford Newman and Rachel Kelly. The panel discussion and Q&A was moderated by Angela Peacock, MSW, subject of the film, Medicating Normal.
GLAXOSMITHKLINE WHISTLEBLOWER CHERYL MEADS
Cheryl Meads was a top-ranking official at GlaxoSmithKline, a giant pharmaceutical company, when she discovered prescription drugs were being produced in unsafe conditions at a manufacturing plant in Puerto Rico.
On Fraud in America, Cheryl shares how she blew the whistle to protect patient safety. Also joining is Lesley Skillen of Getnick & Getnick LLP, Cheryl’s lawyer to given further insight into the case.
MEDICATING NORMAL' FILM SCREENING & COMMUNITY DISCUSSION: UNIVERSITY OF ROEHAMPTON IN CONJUNCTION WITH CEP-UK, BACP, & UKCP
This event was presented in conjunction with the Council for Evidence-based Psychiatry (CEP-UK), the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Panelists: Professor Joanna Moncrieff; Professor Rosemary Rizq; Dr. Anne Guy; Professor Peter Kinderman; Angela Peacock; Dr. James Davies and Nicole Lamberson.
SURVIVINGANTIDEPRESSANTS.ORG COMMUNITY DISCUSSION
Community Discussion Panelists - Altostrata: Survivor of prolonged paroxetine withdrawal syndrome; Ed White: experienced severe venlafaxine withdrawal, co-administrated the Facebook group Effexor (Venlafaxine) Tapering, Discontinuation Syndrome and Protracted W/D; Ashli Hein: Co-administrator of the Facebook group Cymbalta Hurts Worst; Christy Huff, MD: benzo survivor, and Director of Benzodiazepine Information Coalition; Angela Peacock, MSW: former Army Sergeant.
NETHERWORLD: THE TRAGIC CONSEQUENCES OF PRESCRIPTION PILLS
Narrated by Tilda Swinton, Netherworld reveals the dark story of how prescription pills fragmented a bright and creative young mind. This powerful short film from award-winning director Kevin P Miller exposes the tragic story of one girl's experience with psychiatric drugs such as Prozac and Zoloft.
PSYCH-DRUGS HARM - 5B: WENDY DOLIN - DRUG-INDUCED AKATHISIA - SEPT.16, 2015 - CPH
"Psychiatric Drugs Do More Harm Than Good" - Part 5B: Drug-Induced Akathisia: Wendy Dolin started an organization that is not anti-drug yet works for achieving transparency in reporting drug side effects so that akathisia becomes a household name. The hope is that when reactions occurs after starting or stopping a drug, people will be aware of the side-effect symptoms and can get help. Wendy's huband threw himself in front of a train after 6 days on an anti-depressant prescibed for anxiety.
PSYCH-DRUGS HARM - 5E: KIM WITCZAK - WOODY MATTERS - SEPT.16, 2015 - CPH
"Psychiatric Drugs Do More Harm Than Good" - Part 5E: Kim Witczak - "Woody Matters". Woody Witczak, Kim's husband went to his doctor because he was having trouble sleeping after starting a new job. His doctor gave him a sample pack of Zoloft. 5 weeks later, Woody hanged himself.
PSYCH-DRUGS HARM - 5C: STEPHANIE MCGILL LYNCH - PROZAC: MY CHILD DIED - SEPT.16, 2015 - CPH
"Psychiatric Drugs Do More Harm Than Good" - Part 5C: Stephanie McGill Lynch - "Prozac and the Death of My Child". Stephanie's 12 year-old son, Jake, shot himself shortly after starting Zoloft.
PSYCH-DRUGS HARM - 5D: LEONIE FENNELL - INFORMED CONSENT - SEPT. 16, 2015 - CPH
"Psychiatric Drugs Do More Harm Than Good" - Part 5D: Leonie Fennell - "The Distracting Hand" - Informed consent now!
17 days on antidepressants, Leonie's son, Shane, bought knives and then murdered a peer, put two others in the hospital and committed suicide.
THE RX REFORMER-TRAINED TO MISINFORM-THE DRUGS ARE DANGEROUS
This is the story of Gwen Olsen. Once a very successful pharmaceutical sales rep., now her mission is to stop the over-medication of our children. Gwen is the author of Confessions of an Rx Drug Pusher and travels around the United States speaking to groups www.GwenOlsen.com
GRANT'S STORY: GRIEVING MOM BLAMES FORCED DRUGGING AND COMMITMENT FOR SON'S DEATH
Melanie Ritz recounts the story of how her son Grant, after a night out partying with his buddies, was involuntary committed under Florida's Baker Act. Medical records show that Grant was not a danger to himself or others, yet he was held at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center under the Baker Act and drugged involuntarily.
TYLER'S STORY: TRAGIC CONSEQUENCES OF STATE-COERCED DRUGGING OF CHILDREN
Anthony Kowalczyk tells the story of how Florida public school officials and the Florida Department of Children and Families coerced him to place his son Tyler back on dangerous stimulant medication, despite the multiple side effects Tyler had already suffered. Shortly thereafter, Tyler died with an enlarged heart, a symptom of stimulant use.
RACHEL'S RECOVERY FROM PSYCHIATRIC LABELLING AND UNNECESSARY TREATMENT
After suffering abuse as a child Rachel began to hear voices while a teenager and went to a psychiatrist for help. Years of hospital and drug treatment followed. However Rachel only recovered once she rejected psychiatry and began to embrace her 'symptoms' as a meaningful response to childhood trauma.
MARY: A SURVIVOR OF ECT AND DECADES OF PSYCHIATRIC DRUGGING
Mary had a bad reaction to nitreous oxide which was given to her during the birth of her daughter. This led to multiple drugs and a series of electroshock treatments. After many years Mary decided to come off all her drugs and is overjoyed with her ability to feel and to think clearly once again.
JO GOES 'COLD TURKEY' FROM 60MG OF DIAZEPAM
Jo suffered from exam stress at university, which led to insomnia and a prescription for lorazepam from her doctor. After having a bad reaction she was switched to diazepam, and eventually came off 60mg 'cold turkey'. She went through a horrendous withdrawal experience and still suffers from some symptoms two years later.
IAN'S RECOVERY AND SUBSEQUENT WORK FOR THE BRISTOL TRANQUILLISER PROJECT
Ian describes how work stress led to a prescription for lorazepam, which he stopped cold turkey in the late 80s. His withdrawal caused many symptoms, including crippling anxiety which lasted over 18 months. He only discovered what was wrong when he visited the Bristol Tranquilliser Project, and has now worked for this organisation for over 20 years, helping thousands of people successfully withdraw from benzodiazepines and antidepressants.
PAUL'S RECOVERY FROM ANTIDEPRESSANTS
Paul describes how a virus led to a prescription for Prozac and other antidepressants. He ended up on Effexor and has spent over four years in horrific withdrawal from the drugs, leading to the loss of his career and the disruption of almost every other aspect of his life.
PSYCHIATRY MURDERED MY DAUGHTER - SARAH AT OCCUPY APA 2013
Sarah speaking at a rally against psychiatric deception and abuse about how psychiatry murdered her daughter in front of San Francisco's Moscone Center, where the American Psychiatric Association was holding its annual meeting, May 19, 2013.
TED CHABASINSKI AT OCCUPY THE AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION 2013
Ted Chabasinski speaking at a rally against psychiatric deception and abuse in front of San Francisco's Moscone Center, where the American Psychiatric Association was holding its annual meeting, May 19, 2013.
DEATH IN PSYCHIATRY - DORRIT CATO, AUTHOR OF "DEAR LUISE" - NOW IN ENGLISH - FEBRUARY 5, 2013
Dorrit Cato Christensen's daughter Luise died in 2005, while in treatment on a locked ward of a Danish psychiatric institution. Luise had four times the recommended dosage of antipsychotics in her bloodstream.
Dorrit wrote "Dear Lusie" about her daughter's life and their experiences with psychiatric care in Denmark. "Dear Lusie" is now available in English.
THE DANGERS OF ANTIDEPRESSANTS - DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS INTERVIEW PROMINENT ATTORNEY
The makers of the film 'Who Cares in Sweden,' interviewed Michael Baum, the senior managing partner of Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman, about the rampant use of SSRI (selective serotonin repute inhibitors) antidepressants in Sweden and the rest of the western world. The Swedish documentary shows that antidepressants are not only making people 'care less,' they are exposing those who take them, to a long list of dangerous side effects.
DR JOHN RENGEN VIRAPEN (1/4) BIG PHARMA WHISTLEBLOWER SPEAKS OUT AT THE AZK IN GERMANY (FULL EDIT)
Dr. John Rengen Virapen worked 35 years for Eli Lilly & Co as an executive. He now speaks out on the many crimes Big Pharma was and is responsible for and he himself also participated in. Unfortunately, many of its crimes go passed public awareness as it enjoys the unethical protection from its big allies, the mainstream media, the FDA and governments.
DR JOHN RENGEN VIRAPEN (3/4) BIG PHARMA WHISTLEBLOWER SPEAKS OUT AT THE AZK IN GERMANY (FULL EDIT)
Dr. John Rengen Virapen worked 35 years for Eli Lilly & Co as an executive. He now speaks out on the many crimes Big Pharma was and is responsible for and he himself also participated in. Unfortunately, many of its crimes go passed public awareness as it enjoys the unethical protection from its big allies, the mainstream media, the FDA and governments.
DR JOHN RENGEN VIRAPEN (4/4) BIG PHARMA WHISTLEBLOWER SPEAKS OUT AT THE AZK IN GERMANY (FULL EDIT)
Dr. John Rengen Virapen worked 35 years for Eli Lilly & Co as an executive. He now speaks out on the many crimes Big Pharma was and is responsible for and he himself also participated in. Unfortunately, many of its crimes go passed public awareness as it enjoys the unethical protection from its big allies, the mainstream media, the FDA and governments.
DR JOHN RENGEN VIRAPEN (2/4) BIG PHARMA WHISTLEBLOWER SPEAKS OUT AT THE AZK IN GERMANY (FULL EDIT)
Dr. John Rengen Virapen worked 35 years for Eli Lilly & Co as an executive. He now speaks out on the many crimes Big Pharma was and is responsible for and he himself also participated in. Unfortunately, many of its crimes go passed public awareness as it enjoys the unethical protection from its big allies, the mainstream media, the FDA and governments.
ZYPREXA DRUG REP
Shahram Ahari, a former pharmaceutical company representative, tells how he sold Zyprexa (olanzapine), an antipsychotic drug approved by the FDA to treat
schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Nearly a decade after its introduction, a drug once hailed as a breakthrough treatment is being assailed for its negative side effects.
Antipsychotic drugs are not risk-free, but doctors and patients have long complained that Zyprexa causes obesity and diabetes. This week, the New York Times reported that studies on the frequency of weight gain were underreported by the manufacturer.
