#295 The ANTIDEPRESSANT Generation with Brooke Siem

The Gabby Reece Show

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🗓️ 11 November 2024

⏱️ 134 minutes

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In this powerful episode, Gabby dives into an intense conversation with Brooke Siem, a professional chef and author of May Cause Side Effects, which chronicles her journey of coming off antidepressants after being medicated for nearly 15 years. Brooke openly shares her personal battles, from the trauma of losing her father to the life-altering side effects of psychiatric medications. Together, Gabby and Brooke address the complexities surrounding mental health treatment, the often-overlooked consequences of long-term medication, and the challenges of navigating withdrawal. This conversation offers an essential perspective for anyone dealing with mental health issues, addiction, or searching for a deeper understanding of how medication impacts the body and mind over time. Episode Chapters: The Emotional and Physical Toll of Long-Term Medication [00:00:00 - 00:08:00] Uncovering the Hidden Side Effects of Antidepressants [00:08:01 - 00:16:00] Breaking Free: Deciding to Taper Off Medication [00:16:01 - 00:24:00] The Reality of Withdrawal and Its Physical Manifestations [00:24:01 - 00:32:00] Navigating Mental Health Post-Medication [00:32:01 - 00:40:00] The Power of Food and Physical Wellness in Recovery [00:40:01 - 00:48:00] Building a Support System and Finding Community [00:48:01 - 00:56:00] Redefining Mental Health and Personal Responsibility [00:56:01 - 01:04:00] Final Thoughts on Empowerment and Living Authentically [01:04:01 - 01:12:00] Understanding Waves in Antidepressant Withdrawal [01:12:01 - 01:20:00] Recognizing Good Days and Bad Days in Mental Health [01:20:01 - 01:28:00] The Importance of Community and Connection in Recovery [01:28:01 - 01:36:00] Navigating Family Dynamics During Withdrawal [01:36:01 - 01:44:00] Reflecting on Generational Impact of Psychiatric Medications [01:44:01 - 01:52:00] Grounding Practices and Lifestyle Adjustments Post-Medication [01:52:01 - 02:00:00] Embracing Simplicity: Healing Through Minimalism [02:00:01 - 02:08:00] Long-Term Impacts of Psychiatric Medication on Identity [02:08:01 - 02:16:00] The Complex Process of Tapering Off Antidepressants [02:16:01 - 02:24:00] Final Reflections: Life After Antidepressants [02:24:01 - End] More about Brooke Siem: Find her on Instagram @brookesiem https://www.instagram.com/brookesiem/?hl=en Check out her book May Cause Side Effects For More Gabby Reece: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	When your dad passed, did you plummet into sadness?
0:03.6	All my mom had was the information from her friends and this child psychologist, and it was 2001.
0:08.1	So we went to a psychiatrist, and that's when the medication started.
0:11.5	Yeah, I was on six different medications for 15 years.
0:14.6	In retrospect, had I been my parent with what I know now, I think the biggest thing that I needed was time.
0:20.6	And I don't think
0:22.3	anyone wanted to give me that because that wasn't what we did. And I'm 38 now. I'm still unraveling.
0:28.3	What happened? Did it ever occur to you like, I wonder if these drugs, do I need them?
0:32.4	No, there was not one single thought. For me, the only thought that made sense was, again, I had been
0:38.4	diagnosed by a doctor. Oh, yeah. With the analogy that it's like, well, if you have diabetes,
0:44.5	you take insulin. So I thought there was something biologically wrong with me. So there was no point
0:51.1	in questioning it. Well, this is horrible, but it's the reality. Like, I knew I couldn't say anything to a mental health professional.
0:57.7	Yeah, you would get a new diagnosis.
1:00.0	I would have been put on an involuntary psychiatric cold.
1:02.3	I would have been carted off to the psych hospital, 10 blocks down the road for me,
1:08.3	given a new diagnosis, and put on a whole bunch of new medications.
1:12.0	And there was something deep in me intuitively that knew not to say anything.
1:19.2	Hi, everyone. Welcome to the Gabby Reese show. I'm really excited about this week's guest because
1:24.5	I feel like this is an important conversation. I'm going to be speaking
1:29.0	with Brooke Seam. She is a professional chef for high performing athletes in Major League Baseball,
1:34.0	the NFL, and she's even a food network chopped champion. But that's her day job, because more
1:40.5	importantly, her latest book may cause side effects is a harrowing look at her experience
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