At age 14 I had shingles. Nerve pain brought me to the doctor and after being given pregabalin (and then suffering from withdrawals) I was then given antidepressant after antidepressant (with terrible withdrawals between each). I was told I would need to take a drug for the rest of my life. Fast forward twenty years, and after 3 failed attempts from my current antidepressant (Lexapro) I have finally found the Deprescribing book. It has taught me what actually happened in my story since I came to the doctor with nerve pain. I’m now following the slowest taper schedule of Lexapro using a liquid rx. I have finally found freedom. Thank you David and Mark. Thank you Brooke for this interview.
Imagine all those 8 million children falsely diagnosed with ADHD and medicated, experiencing all these negative side effects including suicidal ideation analyzing people. This is why you hear about children killing their parents.
@@shan4145 The number that I quoted was based upon numbers years ago I believe it’s closer to 11 million. And we’re the only country in the world that has the statistics. We are creating a society of narcissists, lacking empathy and compassion, lower IQs, higher aggression, and more prone to addictions of all kinds.
I brought this book along with several academic articles to my doctor and he refused to look at any of it and said my symptoms couldn't be caused by withdrawal.
I find this content interesting and the subject fascinating. BUT THE FORMAT AND DELIVERY is excruciatingly boring. It is extremely low-vibe, dark and monotonous. PLEASE GIVE COMPLETE CONSIDERATION to another format and present this very important information in a more exciting way. I am a big advocate, but come on . . . six cups of coffee doesn't help when this is presented! I would be willing to help you if you wanted help. 😢❤
