Emotional Transformation
Brooke shares her struggle with feeling behind in life due to her medication history, while Mikhaila reflects on how antidepressants shaped her emotions and personality. Both discuss the unsettling journey of rediscovering their emotional responses, questioning their sense of guilt and empathy after coming off medication. This candid conversation highlights the complex relationship between mental health treatment and personal identity.In this clip
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