
NG20194
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NG20194
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Views are strictly personal and not of the employer. RT/Likes/Follow ≠ endorsements. Not a doctor. See your doc for advice.





















Gut bacteria was transferred from depressed humans to rats. The rats developed features of depression.

⚠️ Laura Delano shares in testimony her harrowing experience with antidepressants. And how throughout the entire process no one ever explained the possible negative side effects they could bring. “I entered the mental health system at 13 when my parents, struggling to help their angry, despairing daughter… took me to a psychiatrist.” “I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and told I would require meds for the rest of my life.” “2 meds became 3, 4, 5, my life unraveled.” “I gained 70 pounds, developed chronic health issues, was constantly exhausted, and became increasingly anxious and suicidal.” “Nobody told me that the medications I’d been on for years were approved by the FDA based on clinical trials lasting, on average, 6 to 12 weeks.” “Nobody told me that these drugs can cause serious physical health problems, disable sexual function, worsen emotional distress and cognition, and in some cases increase suicidal thoughts.” “Nobody told me that what I experienced whenever I missed a dose or tried to stop a med was withdrawal symptoms, not a return of an underlying condition.” “Instead, I was told that my worsening state meant my illness was so severe that it was now resistant to any treatment.” “At age 25, convinced there was no hope, I tried to kill myself.” “It's now been 16 years since I last took these drugs I was told I would need forever.” @LauraDelano





The term 'SSRI' is misleading. Most 'SSRIs' like Prozac also affect norepinephrine, making them SNRIs, similar to older tricyclic antidepressants. Only citalopram truly fits the 'SSRI' definition. #MentalHealth #PharmaFacts #Science







