Withdrawal and Acceptance
Brooke shares her journey through a year-long struggle with acute symptoms, highlighting the importance of mental acceptance in the healing process. Mikhaila reveals her own challenges with antidepressant withdrawal, initially mistaking it for severe food reactions due to her autoimmune condition. Both women discuss their overlapping timelines, shedding light on the complexities of managing mental health alongside physical health issues.In this clip
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What Antidepressant Withdrawal Is Really Like | EP 171 Brooke Siem
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