Why Your Anxiety Isn't a Chemical Imbalance
From Side Effects with Dr. Josef by Josef Witt-Doerring
March 21, 2026 · 10 min · Episode 155
About this episode
The episode discusses the misconceptions surrounding the 'chemical imbalance' theory of anxiety and presents a more accurate understanding of anxiety treatment and recovery.
Click here if you need help quitting psychiatric medications: membership.taperclinic.com/signup/?utm_source=podcast The "chemical imbalance" theory of anxiety has been repeated for decades, but the science tells a different story. In this video, I break down what research actually shows about anxiety, why the serotonin myth persists, and what a more accurate understanding of your nervous system means for how you approach treatment and recovery. Whether you've been told your anxiety is a lifelong condition you can only manage with medication, or you're just starting to ask harder questions, this one is worth your time. Get our free tapering course: https://membership.taperclinic.com/free-taper-guide Join +6000 people learning how to taper on our newsletter: https://membership.taperclinic.com/newsletter CONNECT WITH ME:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjosefwittdoerring/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjosefwittdoerring - X/Twitter: https://x.com/DrJosefWD - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjosefwittdoerring/ - Website: https://taperclinic.com/ DISCLAIMER: All the information on this channel is for educational and/or entertainment purposes and not intended to be…
People in this episode
Host: Josef Witt-Doerring
Topics covered
- anxiety
- chemical imbalance
- mental health
- treatment
- recovery
- psychiatric medications
Keywords
- anxiety
- chemical imbalance
- serotonin myth
- treatment
- psychiatric medications
- nervous system
- recovery
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