In this episode, Coach Justin, Coach Amanda, and her husband Anthony discuss Anthony's journey with antidepressants and the process of coming off those medications. They also cover getting your hormones checked and the link between depression and low hormones, and the difference that testosterone replacement therapy can make. They explore the initial reasons for starting antidepressants, the realization of dependency, and the challenges faced when transitioning off these medications.
They discuss the emotional turmoil that often accompanies detox, the numbing effects of SSRIs on life experiences, and the long term effects and addictive nature that Doctors don't usually warn people about. They also touch on the role of nutrition, exercise, and journaling in the withdrawal process, and what to expect from a physical and emotional perspective. They even dive into some simple protocols for coming off these types of medications and go in depth on Anthony's personal experience.
Anthony is just one example of many people who are given an anti-depressant by a Doctor that they trust, without ever running a proper hormone panel, suggesting lifestyle interventions, or warning them of the addictive nature. This is just a small piece of a much larger discussion, but one that needs to be talked about more. Anti-depressants don't have to be for life, and can be worked off of safely with the proper guidance.
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