Podcast 435: How Hard Is It to Stop Antidepressants, and Are There Better Alternatives?

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p> <p><br></p> <p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk to clinical researcher and fellow at University College London <a href="https://markhorowitz.org/"><u>Dr. Mark Horowitz</u></a> on his own experience on psychiatric medication, the many myths surrounding antidepressants, safely withdrawing from psychiatric drugs, and so much more!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p> <p>Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-hard-is-it-to-stop-antidepressants</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p> <p>-<strong>Everlywell: Get 20% OFF at-home lab test at </strong><a href="http://everlywell.com/drleaf"><u><strong>everlywell.com/drleaf</strong></u></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>-Noom: Sign up for your trial today at </strong><a href="http://noom.com/DRLEAF"><u><strong>Noom.com/DRLEAF</strong></u></a><strong>. And check out Noom’s first ever book, </strong><em><strong>The Noom Mindset</strong></em><strong>, a deep dive into the psychology of behavior change. Available for pre-order wherever books are sold!</strong></p> <p><strong>-Pique Tea’s Liposomal Vitamin C: or a Limited Time Special Offer Get 15% off and free shipping on your first month’s supply of Daily Radiance by going to </strong><a href="http://piquelife.com/drleaf"><u><strong>piquelife.com/drleaf</strong></u></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p> <p><strong>3:55</strong> Why Mark is passionate about mental health</p> <p><strong>6:10</strong> Psychiatric withdrawal is often misunderstood or overlooked</p> <p><strong>8:00</strong> Mark’s own experiences with psychiatric medication &amp; withdrawal</p> <p><strong>14:45</strong> How survivor-run sites are helping people suffering from psychiatric drug withdrawal</p> <p><strong>17:26</strong> There is very little guidance o