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426 Brooke Siem: MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS - Spotlight on Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal
426 Brooke Siem: MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS - Spotlight on Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal
426 Brooke Siem: MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS - Spotlight on Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal
Friday 16th February 2024
Join Brooke Siem on 'Steps To Sobriety' as she reveals the hidden struggles of antidepressant withdrawal and the need for informed consent.
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Episode Overview
- Brooke Siem shares her harrowing experience of antidepressant withdrawal after years of medication.
- The episode emphasises the importance of informed consent and patient empowerment in mental health treatment.
- Discussions highlight the need for a more holistic and individualised approach to psychiatric medication.
- Brooke and Stephan delve into the challenges of the healthcare system and advocate for open communication between patients and doctors.
- The episode calls for greater awareness and research into the side effects and complexities of psychiatric medications.
We've seen this and we've seen the rise of depression and mental illness and suicide go up with the more diseases that are put into the DSM and the more of these drugs are prescribed, which suggests to me that our strategy is not working very well.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to come off psychiatric medication? In this episode of 'Steps To Sobriety', Stephan Neff sits down with Brooke Siem, a chef and unexpected advocate for psychiatric drug withdrawal awareness. Brooke's journey is nothing short of eye-opening. Known for her culinary prowess and her victory on Food Network's 'Chopped', Brooke shares a different side of her life—one marked by the daunting experience of antidepressant withdrawal.
Her memoir, 'MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS', is the first of its kind to hit the mass market, shedding light on the often ignored struggles of withdrawing from psychiatric drugs. The conversation dives into the challenges she faced, from physical symptoms to the emotional rollercoaster, and emphasizes the importance of informed consent and open dialogue with healthcare providers. Brooke's story isn't just about struggle; it's about rebuilding and finding oneself after years of medication.
If you've ever questioned the effects of psychiatric drugs or are navigating your own journey, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical advice. Tune in to understand more about this critical yet under-discussed aspect of mental health.