What Antidepressant Withdrawal Is Really Like | EP 171 Brooke Siem

The video is about a woman named Brook Siem who went through antidepressant withdrawal and shares her experience. She talks about how she was put on a combination of Wellbutrin XL and Effexor XR at the age of 15 after her father passed away, and stayed on these drugs for 15 years. She also mentions how she collected about four or five other drugs to treat side effects caused by the antidepressants, but no one had put two and two together at the time. Brook shares how she had a light bulb moment when she realized she wasn't unmedicated as an adult and was still actively suicidal and depressed, which led her to get off the drugs.

This video by Mikhaila Peterson was published on Nov 29, 2022.
Video length: 01:14:49.

The video is about a woman named Brooke Siem who shares her experience with antidepressant withdrawal.

She talks about how she was put on antidepressants at the age of 15 after her father passed away and how she stayed on them for 15 years. She describes the intense mood swings and rage she experienced during withdrawal, which felt like being in a horror movie. She also talks about how she survived through the withdrawal with the help of the lion diet, an all-meat diet. The video also promotes a specific episode of the podcast, which covers psych med withdrawal and how the lion diet helped the speaker survive the withdrawal.

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• People don't understand antidepressant withdrawal.
• It does not feel like a normal withdrawal.
• It's not like a hangover or a painkiller withdrawal.
• It's like being put in a horror movie.
• Intense mood swings and rage were experienced.

• Destructive rage was experienced.
• It was like two and a half years of intense mood swings and rage.
• It could have been the parents' lives if they had been put on antidepressants.
• The side effects of antidepressants can be severe.

• Antidepressant withdrawal can be as intense as being put in a horror movie.
• It can be like two and a half years of intense mood swings and rage.
• It can be as severe as the side effects of antidepressants.
• It can be as intense as being put in a horror movie.

• Antidepressant withdrawal can be as intense as being put in a horror movie.
• It can be like two and a half years of intense mood swings and rage.
• It can be as severe as the side effects of antidepressants.
• It can be as intense as being put in a horror movie.

• Antidepressant withdrawal can be as intense as being put in a horror movie.
• It can be like two and a half years of intense mood swings and rage.
• It can be as severe as the side effects of antidepressants.
• It can be as intense as being put in a horror movie.

What Antidepressant Withdrawal Is Really Like | EP 171 Brooke Siem - YouTube

Section 1: Antidepressant Withdrawal

• People don't understand antidepressant withdrawal.
• It does not feel like a normal withdrawal.
• It's not like a hangover or a painkiller withdrawal.
• It's like being put in a horror movie.
• Intense mood swings and rage were experienced.

Section 2: Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms

• Destructive rage was experienced.
• It was like two and a half years of intense mood swings and rage.
• It could have been the parents' lives if they had been put on antidepressants.
• The side effects of antidepressants can be severe.

Section 3: Antidepressant Withdrawal and Psych Medication

• Antidepressant withdrawal can be as intense as being put in a horror movie.
• It can be like two and a half years of intense mood swings and rage.
• It can be as severe as the side effects of antidepressants.
• It can be as intense as being put in a horror movie.

What Antidepressant Withdrawal Is Really Like | EP 171 Brooke Siem - YouTube

Section 4: Antidepressant Withdrawal and Psych Medication

• Antidepressant withdrawal can be as intense as being put in a horror movie.
• It can be like two and a half years of intense mood swings and rage.
• It can be as severe as the side effects of antidepressants.
• It can be as intense as being put in a horror movie.

Section 1: Introduction

• The video is about a woman named Brook Siem who went through antidepressant withdrawal and shares her experience.
• She was put on a combination of Wellbutrin XL and Effexor XR at the age of 15 after her father passed away and stayed on these drugs for 15 years.
• She collected about four or five other drugs to treat side effects caused by the antidepressants, but no one had put two and two together at the time.
• Brooke shares how she had a light bulb moment when she realized she wasn't unmedicated as an adult and was still actively suicidal and depressed.

Section 2: Antidepressant Withdrawal

• Brooke was put on antidepressants after her father passed away at the age of 15.
• She stayed on these drugs for 15 years, but didn't realize the extent of her dependence on them until she tried to get off them.
• She experienced withdrawal symptoms such as akathisia, which is the inability to stop moving.
• She also had thoughts of suicide and depression, even though she was taking antidepressants.

Section 3: Antidepressant Withdrawal and Suicide

• Brooke's experience with antidepressant withdrawal and suicide is not uncommon.
• Many people who are put on antidepressants for depression or anxiety may not realize the extent of their dependence on the drugs.
• When they try to get off the drugs, they may experience withdrawal symptoms such as akathisia, which can lead to suicidal thoughts and actions.
• It is important for people who are taking antidepressants to be aware of the potential risks and to seek professional help if they are experiencing suicidal thoughts or other negative side effects.

Section 4: Conclusion

• Brooke's experience with antidepressant withdrawal and suicide highlights the importance of being aware of the potential risks of these drugs.
• It is important for people who are taking antidepressants to seek professional help if they are experiencing negative side effects or suicidal thoughts.
• There is a need for more research on the long-term effects of antidepressants and the best ways to treat depression and anxiety without relying on drugs.
• It is important to remember that mental health is complex and that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to treating mental health conditions.

Introduction

• The video is about a woman named Brook Siem who went through antidepressant withdrawal and shares her experience.
• She was put on a combination of Wellbutrin XL and Effexor XR at the age of 15 after her father passed away and stayed on these drugs for 15 years.
• She collected about four or five other drugs to treat side effects caused by the antidepressants, but no one had put two and two together at the time.
• Brooke shares how she had a light bulb moment when she realized she wasn't unmedicated as an adult and was still actively suicidal and depressed, which led her to get off the drugs.

Antidepressant Withdrawal

• The main theory with antidepressant withdrawal and how to avoid it or how to get off these drugs safely is something called hyperbolic tapering.
• It's a dose reduction method that ends up looking like a hyperbolic curve, starting off very steep and ending up flatter.
• It allows the brain and body to stabilize at an easier rate instead of having to make big jumps in between typical pharmaceutical doses.
• It's not perfect, but it's a start and can be helpful for some people.

Hyperbolic Tapering

• Hyperbolic tapering is a dose reduction method for antidepressant withdrawal that ends up looking like a hyperbolic curve.
• It starts off very steep and ends up flatter, allowing the brain and body to stabilize at an easier rate.
• It's not perfect, but it's a start and can be helpful for some people.
• It's important to note that it's not perfect and there are still people who struggle on these drugs even while doing hyperbolic tapering.

Conclusion

• Brooke Siem shares her experience with antidepressant withdrawal and how she got off the drugs through hyperbolic tapering.
• It's important to note that hyperbolic tapering is not perfect and there are still people who struggle on these drugs even while doing it.
• It's important to educate oneself and take information to a doctor to help go through the process of getting off antidepressants.
• It's important to remember that it's a dark world out there, but it's possible to find the best decision for oneself.

Section 1: Introduction

• The video is about a woman named Brook Siem who went through antidepressant withdrawal and shares her experience.
• Brooke was put on a combination of Wellbutrin XL and Effexor XR at the age of 15 after her father passed away and stayed on these drugs for 15 years.
• She collected about four or five other drugs to treat side effects caused by the antidepressants, but no one had put two and two together at the time.
• Brooke shares how she had a light bulb moment when she realized she wasn't unmedicated as an adult and was still actively suicidal and depressed, which led her to get off the drugs.

Section 2: Hypothyroidism and Bioreflex Disease

• Within a year of starting the antidepressants, Brook developed hypothyroidism and all the signs of hypothyroidism, such as hair loss and charlie horses at night.
• Blood tests showed that her thyroid function was low, and she was started on Synthroid, a synthetic hormone.
• Brooke also developed bioreflex disease, which is like acid reflux but lower down in the GI system, causing her to randomly feel nauseous and throw up.
• It took a while to diagnose bioreflex disease, but it was eventually diagnosed and treated with a heavy antiacid.

Section 3: Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms

• Brooke experienced a variety of symptoms when she tried to get off the antidepressants, including nausea, vomiting, and headaches.
• She also experienced constant migraines and had to take a lot of Advil to manage the pain.
• Brooke's skin got really bad, and she had to take a variety of medications and supplements to try to improve it.
• It took a lot of time and effort to get off the antidepressants and manage the withdrawal symptoms, but it was worth it for her mental health.

Section 4: Conclusion

• Brooke's experience with antidepressant withdrawal highlights the importance of understanding the potential side effects and risks of these medications.
• It also shows that it can take a long time to fully recover from the effects of antidepressants, and that it's important to seek professional help if you're struggling with your mental health.
• Overall, Brook's story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of relying too heavily on medication to manage mental health issues.

Section 1: Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms

• Brooke Siem shares her experience of antidepressant withdrawal.
• She was put on a combination of Wellbutrin XL and Effexor XR at the age of 15 after her father passed away.
• She stayed on these drugs for 15 years, collecting about four or five other drugs to treat side effects caused by the antidepressants.
• No one had put two and two together at the time, but Brook realized she wasn't unmedicated as an adult and was still actively suicidal and depressed.

Section 2: Antidepressant Withdrawal Mimicking Nerve Damage

• Brooke's symptoms during antidepressant withdrawal mimicked nerve damage.
• She experienced light sensitivity, sounds that hurt, and issues with certain sounds.
• She felt like her brain was scratched and her bones felt weird.
• She was not sure if there were any other symptoms besides these.

Section 3: Antidepressant Withdrawal and Serotonin

• Antidepressants are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
• They blunt emotional pain and numb both good and bad experiences.
• They also numb all physical experience.
• Brooke's theory is that antidepressants have an intense effect on the neurobiology and the whole system.

Section 4: Antidepressant Withdrawal and Color

• Brooke's world became more colorful after stopping antidepressants.
• She had never had a frame of preference for what red looked like before.
• She struggled to wear clothes because they felt like scratchy daggers from the fibers.
• She was grateful that she stopped taking antidepressants.

Introduction

• The video is about a woman named Brook Siem who went through antidepressant withdrawal and shares her experience.
• Brook was put on a combination of Wellbutrin XL and Effexor XR at the age of 15 after her father passed away and stayed on these drugs for 15 years.
• She collected about four or five other drugs to treat side effects caused by the antidepressants, but no one had put two and two together at the time.

Antidepressant Withdrawal

• Brooke shares how she had a light bulb moment when she realized she wasn't unmedicated as an adult and was still actively suicidal and depressed, which led her to get off the drugs.
• She mentions that she had severe side effects from antihistamines, including severe side effects from Tylenol.
• Brooke talks about how she had to have surgery for her ankle after getting off all the medications and taking Hydromorphone for pain.
• She mentions that she had a severe allergic reaction to antihistamines and that her father had the same reaction.

Sensitivity to Medications

• Brooke expresses interest in knowing if her sensitivity to medications is somehow connected to a genetic inability to metabolize a lot of these compounds.
• She mentions that she had to have surgery for her ankle after taking Hydromorphone for pain and that she ended up having hives and throwing up.
• Brooke mentions that she had a severe allergic reaction to antihistamines and that her father had the same reaction.

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