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Laura Delano discusses the challenges of tapering off antidepressants and the misconceptions surrounding withdrawal symptoms.

Millions of Americans take antidepressants, but far fewer are warned about how difficult coming off them can be. Laura Delano spent 14 years inside the psychiatric system before discovering that many of the symptoms she believed were signs of mental illness were actually linked to psychiatric drug withdrawal. We discuss why antidepressant tapering is so often misunderstood, how withdrawal can be mistaken for relapse, and whether a lack of training around safe tapering is quietly contributing to today’s mental health crisis. Thank you to our sponsors! ZEBRA: Use code "ALEX" for 10% off any order BLDG ACTIVE SKIN REPAIR: Use code “ALEX” for 20% off your order A'DEL NATURAL COSMETICS : Use code "ALEX" for 25% off first time orders CROWDHEALTH : Use code “CULTURE” to get your first three months for only $99/month WILD PASTURES: Get an exclusive discount on your next order VOTE ONLINE Our Guest: Laura Delano Laura's Links: Website Instagram YouTube Facebook Inner Compass Instagram Inner Compass Initiative Website 'Unshrunk' Book X FOLLOW ALEX: Instagram |…

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