# ![@taperclinic Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1611157010325835777.png) @taperclinic Dr. Josef

Dr. Josef posts on X about health, longterm, mental health, drugs the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Psych meds are prescribed to treat so many conditions now. and though these conditions may not be mental health related my worry is the the same side effects are still a risk for non-psych patients. Full video:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1678548060090281984)  2023-07-11T04:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I cant get drunk anymore Heres the link to my recent interview with Simon on his experience with PSSD & alcohol"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1681765966173327360)  2023-07-19T22:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Some folks have gotten upset about some recent posts where I talk about potential cures or treatments for PSSD. Look I understand why. I recognize that there isnt a proven cure for everyone yet and I get that its discouraging. But I do believe there is hope. Ill continue to celebrate small wins as were trying to learn more about helping people with PSSD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1687593350818607104)  2023-08-04T22:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A nightmare psychiatric hospital story. When will doctors learn to trust their patients #psychiatry"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1687594228871024640)  2023-08-04T22:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Even doctors who understand the best practices of tapering psych drugs may not understand what it feels like to go through withdrawal. Thats why were seeing more and more tapering coaches. They bring the empathy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1688612438529478656)  2023-08-07T18:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Holding your medication dose during severe #protractedwithdrawal symptoms was the best practice advice I always used to follow. Turns out this can really be wrong. After working with over a hundred patients with protracted withdrawal injury I have a more nuanced take on this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1689015768326049792)  2023-08-08T20:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Most people think doctors are impartial and have an accurate view of the pharmaceutical industry. After working for the FDA Pharma and academia I can tell you that most doctors (like Dr. Mike) think that pharmaceutical research show how the product works how they are effective and what their side effects are. This is not the case most statements of what the drugs do (especially psych drugs) are completely overblown most side effects are minimized or not acknowledge at all and there is usually no research into how the drugs "work" just that they reduce symptoms on a scale for a few months."  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1689018546301571072)  2023-08-08T20:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I used to give people a false sense of security about the psychiatric medications I would prescribe. I now look back sadly realizing the many years I didn't tell people as much as they should have known. #InformedConsent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1689021112796217344)  2023-08-08T21:09Z [----] followers, 26.1K engagements


"Im looking to interview people about ECT and other adverse reactions to meds. Email me at interviews@wittdoerringpsychiatry.com"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1689034161947021312)  2023-08-08T22:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Emotional suffering is a special kind of pain that makes people feel inherently flawed. When society makes people feel like this they are primed to latch onto a "psychiatric diagnosis" so they don't feel like failures. While the diagnosis may help people blame themselves less for their pain it also indoctrinates them into a world view where their suffering is out of their hands and a medical problem to be solved by medicines. Longterm this is a recipe a disaster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1689118586881839104)  2023-08-09T03:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Can you heal WHILE taking meds Or is taper required Benzo withdrawal coach Chris Paige covered this topic in our recent interview"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1689781052892762118)  2023-08-10T23:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This is hypothetical but unfortunately I see situations like this happen all to often. We need to be more cautious with our use of medications"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1690846055087411201)  2023-08-13T22:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"We made a video about all the things psychiatrists DONT know about medications"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1691214656835301377)  2023-08-14T22:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"What drugs should I add to my list for YouTube"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1691554070262333452)  2023-08-15T20:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Tragic protracted withdrawal story. #benzodiazepinewithdrawal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1692216128578433242)  2023-08-17T16:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The drugs arent the real problem. #informedconsent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1693455355391754612)  2023-08-21T02:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This is essentially how the current system functions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1694122418183557143)  2023-08-22T23:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Reacting to TikTok dances about psych meds😅 How accurate is this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1694153517228081156)  2023-08-23T01:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Many protracted withdrawal patients struggle to sleep. Have you tried sleep restriction"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1694528224397861001)  2023-08-24T01:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Life on Less Meds podcast is now on all the major podcast networks. Im still doing video interviews on YouTube as well. If you know someone who has a unique adverse psych med reaction story have them reach out. Interviews@wittdoerringpsychiatry.com"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1694897838604349523)  2023-08-25T02:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Antidepressants and alcohol dont always mix. There are sometimes strange reactions when the two are combined. What other effects have you seen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1695265861521801263)  2023-08-26T02:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Reacting to a sertraline TikTok. There are always tradeoffs when taking psych meds. Sometimes its the numbing sometimes its the side effects and sometimes its long term withdrawal injuries"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1695594229626700272)  2023-08-27T00:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A $400000 stay at Hopkins made his wife substantially worse and they didnt even call to followup. One of the worst cases of withdrawal Ive seen (link in comments)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1696308837282914315)  2023-08-28T23:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Full interview: https://youtu.be/7_gAZoxHXjosi=O-5AF0d5NamC4zUD https://youtu.be/7_gAZoxHXjosi=O-5AF0d5NamC4zUD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1696309026878062986)  2023-08-28T23:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I know its a meme but I still want to punch him. #psychiatry"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1697061067405631491)  2023-08-31T01:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"People think doctors are smart. Why havent they woken up to realize that antidepressants trials were only for a couple months. This data in NO WAY supports that they are safe or effective for the YEARS In which they are thoughtlessly Continued"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1697673124790276223)  2023-09-01T18:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Most psychiatric academics are more concerned with their career progression and being a team player with pharma than actually doing anything useful to fix the absolute train wreck that modern psychiatry has become"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1697674940353483243)  2023-09-01T18:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A generation of psychotherapist and psychiatrists are asleep at the wheel.Defining depression as 5/9 symptoms on a list opened the door for the indiscriminate mass drugging of people with normal life stressors. American Psychiatric Association American Psychological Association Do you see this Do you give a shit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1697675976518537715)  2023-09-01T18:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Psychiatrists. Be honest with yourselves. Do you really think youre actually helping people by just prescribing medication you probably tell yourself your just being practical and working with what youve got. Mental health care can be so much more than this. The public deserves better - you deserve better you entered this profession to help people instead of just blasting emotions away with drugs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1697678892243571010)  2023-09-01T18:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I have a strong suspicion most psychiatrist would be really worried about sending their child to see another psychiatrist. Why Because the know theyre just going to walk away with a drug and ZERO actually effort to understand their concerns. Even psychiatrists know this is bullshit care they wouldnt want for their own family"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1697679364559945983)  2023-09-01T18:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Most doctor think antidepressants withdrawal is mild and self limiting. This garbage came from people stopping them after a few months of use in clinical trials and IN NO WAY relates to the MASSES of people on these drugs for decades now. Sad part is that when they recklessly rapidly withdraw their patients from them they now gaslight them into thinking its their withdrawal is their underlying disorder and keep them on the drugs indefinitely"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1697683706838913429)  2023-09-01T18:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"General psychiatry should be one of the most challenging a rewarding careers. Think about it. A specialty where you need the versatility and wisdom to help people from all walks of life with universal human suffering. Instead we've turned it in a indiscriminating pill dispensing machine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1698041702001353021)  2023-09-02T18:34Z [----] followers, 14.2K engagements


"Most mental health professionals are afraid to criticize the ABSOLUTE disaster of antidepressant over prescription because they are afraid of "stigmatizing" these conditions. This statement is typically a veiled threat from careerist academics who would rather remain willfully ignorant about this mess than do anything to fix this problem"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1698042949223711217)  2023-09-02T18:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"If your loved ones are on hospice or in nursing homes pay attention to what meds may lead to increased agitation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1698147974319309291)  2023-09-03T01:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The worse polypharmacy happens to patients with Autism and Dementia. Anytime a patient can't provide a good history most docs don't make any effort to look for a clinical timeline that might show that their current symptoms were due to an adverse drug reaction. These vulnerable patients get nuked with unnecessary medications in our current system"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1698528892301009011)  2023-09-04T02:50Z [----] followers, 10K engagements


"What is drug induced akathisia Its three things to me: 1) A dark obsessive depression where you stuck in the worse mood state that makes you feel isolated from anyone else 2) A constant feeling like you've drunk [--] cups of coffee and you can never relax even though your exhausted 3) In severe cases #2 boils over into the tortuous compulsion to pace despite utter exhaustion. Anyone have anything else to add"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1698531331305521160)  2023-09-04T03:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"What does protracted benzodiazepine withdrawal feel like Post your answers below to educate the X-sphere Personal videos are welcome if your comfortable doing so"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1698533839721689509)  2023-09-04T03:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Did Satan make Benzodiazepines reacting to more benzo tiktoks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1699124935254581381)  2023-09-05T18:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Just posted the third video in a series about protracted withdrawal symptoms. Akathisia is hell"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1699193748687896800)  2023-09-05T22:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@aeonmag @lawrie_s This article managed to collect all of the BS spin about antidepressants in one place. Well done"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1699451251849674882)  2023-09-06T15:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"When people say antidepressants "work" we assume work means they improve lives. The reality is that they "work" by blunting you to a degree that allows you to feel more at ease even if you're life situation is still terrible. This isn't a real improvement"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1699482568930791649)  2023-09-06T17:59Z [----] followers, 18.2K engagements


"Most people spend more time decided what phone carrier to sign up with than with whether they should take an antidepressant. Lets remember these are drugs that: 1) Blunt you so you don't care about actual stressors in your life potentially leading to a resulting in a massive opportunity cost to address them and stunting your psychological development 2) Can cause such severe dependence that many people say stopping them is the HARDEST thing they have ever done 3) Actually cause catastrophic brain damage (Protracted withdrawal) if they are stopped two quickly. leading to years of painful"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1699485682358435895)  2023-09-06T18:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"We recently heard from a friend who had a very negative experience with psychiatry. If you've been hurt by the broken system you are not alone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1699873483449389392)  2023-09-07T19:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Some hard truths about mental health your diagnosis may not be the source of all your problems. Explore your emotions. Find out what is in and out of your control. Thats a healthier place to start than latching onto a diagnosis. #mentalhealthawareness"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1699923085972181162)  2023-09-07T23:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"When pills are prescribed as a first line treatment doctors are unintentionally teaching patients that healing is a passive thing. Take the pill. Youll feel better"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1700684110673666414)  2023-09-10T01:34Z [----] followers, 23.7K engagements


"If you think withdrawal symptoms are getting worse years after youve stopped a medication heres how I approach the issue. #protractedwithdrawal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1701370300041220132)  2023-09-11T23:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Can benzo withdrawal be permanent Heres the short answer but I also posted a longer video about this link below"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1701721893353734629)  2023-09-12T22:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Would you have taken antidepressants if you knew. 1) They could cause permanent sexual dysfunction 2) The could cause severe brain damage (Protracted withdrawal) 3) That stopping them could be one of the hardest things you ever did in your entire life And that it was impossible to predict you would get these side effects. Refs included since people still don't believe stuff this horrific could be real: 1) 3)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1702018869261439455)  2023-09-13T17:58Z [----] followers, 16.4K engagements


"If you're doctor started you on an antidepressant without first trying to help you with: 1) Stressors in your life 2) Diet and Exercise 3) Drug and Alcohol Use 4) Relationship problems You are going to a pill dispenser and not a real physician"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1702022166911308058)  2023-09-13T18:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Looking for a few scientologists who want to come on the podcast. Would be interested in hearing about what you are taught about psychiatry and why any meds are a hard no for you guys. please reach out at interviews@wittdoerringpsychiatry.com"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1702027688397922684)  2023-09-13T18:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Is it just me or is it now trendy to have a mental illness bet the drug companies love this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1702032543170601122)  2023-09-13T18:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"problem is psychiatric meds are sold as if they cure anxiety/depression rather than being a chemical mask for symptoms. if we were honest with patients most would not want to take something to mask symptoms because they intuitively know there really aren't shortcuts out of problems of living"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1702060416573100231)  2023-09-13T20:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Reacting to Joe Rogan. Hes right to question the chemical imbalance theory. Despite being proven false years ago its still a pervasive belief in psychiatry"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1702101719365431593)  2023-09-13T23:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"For a growing number of people going to a psychiatrist for help was the worst decision they ever made"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1702380179857834098)  2023-09-14T17:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Sadness has become so medicalized these days most docs don't even make sense anymore. A family doc I spoke to today was overwhelmed by how many of his patients have "mood disorders". These aren't mood disorders these people are depressed because of normal life stressors. Somehow calling it a mood disorder appears to make it easier to simply prescribe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1702381135668343258)  2023-09-14T17:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Lots of people want to taper their psychiatric medications without worsen their: 1) anxiety 2) insomnia or 3) pain. I hate to say this but the only way off these things is through these things. I just wish the original docs told them this before they started them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1702381834275873268)  2023-09-14T18:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Protracted withdrawal is horrific but has an excellent prognosis. It is true that it can take years to go away but this is not a progressive condition (i.e getting worse over time) . Each year that passes things get better. The way you feel now is probably the worst you will ever feel. Hang in there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1702383454766162150)  2023-09-14T18:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Should family medicine physicians be banned from prescribing antidepressants assessing the effect of these medications in [--] minute visits seems absurd. Doing nothing is probably more helpful"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1702384412657078688)  2023-09-14T18:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Unfortunately many woman are so completely dependent on these medications by the time they want to get pregnant they can't even get off if they wanted to avoid this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1702389140652794045)  2023-09-14T18:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Is weight gain from antidepressants a valid concern"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1702446513127907460)  2023-09-14T22:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"We dont talk about the dangers of emotional blunting enough"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1702762776064581632)  2023-09-15T19:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I genuinely believe more and more people think it is "cool"/ trendy to have a mental illness and take psychiatric medication these days. This article is from [----] but absolutely matches up with what I see plastered all over social media today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1702857404264706420)  2023-09-16T01:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"We live in a world where people have been conditioned to believe that depression and anxiety from life hardships are a medical condition. This mostly serves the drug manufacturers and business groups (like doctors) who can dispense this "scalable" drug solutions for these problems"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1703070557636288851)  2023-09-16T15:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"With 1/4 Americans routinely taking prescription medications for mental health condition. "fight the stigma" campaigns should now be called what they truly are. disease mongering campaigns"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1703074053559291954)  2023-09-16T15:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Our culture's obsession with mental illness has turned horrid problems like severe depression and bipolar disorder into cool brands kids want to be associated with. Just like how kids used to pick up a cigarettes for the first time because their favorite rockstar smoked now days"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1703079540304613529)  2023-09-16T16:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Lots of psychiatrist inwardly know the current system is a disaster - unfortunately a financial reliance on this broken system keeps them from saying a word"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1703121131866107912)  2023-09-16T18:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Why do we obsess over meds in the US The business of medicine does not prioritize the best solutions for individual patients"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1703216989270114554)  2023-09-17T01:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Lots of doctors think they have a well informed an unbiased view of the safety and effectiveness psychiatric drugs they live in a world where they think all the information they hear about meds at conferences and journals is just the fair handed truth about these interventions. As someone who worked at THREE pharmaceutical companies and the FDA I can tell you the biggest way companies have dupped the public is through the selective promotion of ideas about drugs and their use and the purposeful ignoring of inconvenient information. Despite the clear an obvious absolute devastation of PSSD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1703399064921112672)  2023-09-17T13:22Z [----] followers, 10.6K engagements


"Here is a list of the most underpublicized problems with antidepressants . Essentially the ones that pharma wouldn't want doctors thinking about when prescribing: 1) Antidepressants can cause permanent sexual dysfunction and brain damage in some cases and it is impossible to predict who this happens to. 2) Antidepressants medications can randomly hit tolerance years later where you are left with no therapeutic effect and just side effects (like severe apathy anxiety or blunting). When you get here you will frequently be diagnosed with treatment resistant depression and advised to go on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1703475916402278841)  2023-09-17T18:28Z [----] followers, 15.3K engagements


"Throughout time bipolar disorder was classically described by periods of acute mania and then depression. As time went the diagnostic boundaries loosened to a point where persistent irritability agitation impulsivity and depression is frequently thought to be bipolar disorder. Many are diagnosed as such and placed on longterm medications like lithium and antipsychotics even before the most preliminary attempt at exploring alternative explanations for the mood symptoms. If your doc did not ask you to do the following before giving you this diagnosis it is possible they missed something . 1)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1703515118116409546)  2023-09-17T21:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Psychiatrists study the DSM to learn how to diagnose psychological symptoms. In the nearly [----] page book there is a whopping [--] pages on drug side effects. To make matters worse most doctors don't even know how to look up a drugs side effects from the most recent drug label. With nearly 1/4 of Americans frequently taking psychiatric medications a significant proportion of the psychological problems doctors are seeing are adverse behavioral side effects from medications. Most docs have no idea what they are seeing so they assume they're seeing "worsening mental illness" or a new condition"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1703534577803796898)  2023-09-17T22:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Another medical tiktok The hospital is not the place to cold turkey taper benzodiazepines"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1703535580192330059)  2023-09-17T22:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Lamictal warning: This drug causes a whole range of immunologic adverse reactions when taken long term. Lots of patients eventually develop significant food intolerances stuffy noses skin rashes and swollen joints. The label for the drug is poorly written and most doctors frequently overlook and miss this. I see a lot of chronic lamictal uses going down rabbit holes chasing lyme disease and mold diagnoses"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1703571921294479855)  2023-09-18T00:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Things psychiatric leaders could do after learning about permanent sexual dysfunction following antidepressants: 1) Send letters to prescribers who use these drugs updating them about this risk 2) Ask pharmaceutical companies to chip in for research efforts on how to treat and predict who gets this adverse reaction. What actually happened. 1) Small warning hidden in European labels and no announcement to physicians that the label was updated. What a total abdication of responsibility. Every single person who is given an antidepressant should be informed about this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1703582025423159563)  2023-09-18T01:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Sometime soon thousands of people will wake up and realize that they were needless medicated for years with antidepressants because pharma had convinced a whole profession that everyone complaining of depression had a "mood disorders" . I suspect this will happen when psychedelics get approved and these companies invest serious marketing money and PR to spreading their treatment philosophy - that is using psychedelics to augment psychotherapeutic breakthroughs on AS NEEDED basis rather than the current model of using medication daily to fix disorder brain chemistry. post note some folk are"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1703788807324119082)  2023-09-18T15:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Honest question. Would you feel comfortable sending your loved one who has depressed to a psychiatrist you'd pick out of a local directory Or would you be worried they'd walk out with some bs "mood disorder" diagnosis and bottle of pills"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1703982186775355645)  2023-09-19T03:59Z [----] followers, 17.2K engagements


"A few days ago I said having a mental illness was increasingly trendy. Rather than engaging with an argument many said they were upset I was stigmatizing their condition. Here's my argument (Have at it I'd prefer more counter points than different variations of i'm offended.) 1) Mental illness is overdiagnosed due to a rushed healthcare system that makes it easier to diagnose and give a pill than actually understand the reason for peoples problems 2) Social media/ Popular TV shows/ Celebrities have been increasingly airing content about mental health and psychiatric medications. Sure some of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1704162461442601178)  2023-09-19T15:56Z [----] followers, 50.8K engagements


"In case you missed it heres a clip of my wife Dr. Marissa going off about how awful I was on Zoloft. Posted this to YouTube a few weeks ago. Link below"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1704271863898386651)  2023-09-19T23:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"About a week ago I asked if any scientologists would share what they have been taught about psychiatry growing up. My motivation was personal curiosity but also I thought it would be an intriguing interview for my Youtube audience to see a psychiatrist (albeit critical one) discuss opposing and similar views on psychiatric care with current scientology members. Although I don't think its important I will mention I'm Catholic to ward off accusations i'm a covert scientologist Behind the scenes trusted colleagues have been urged me to have EXTREME caution in airing these interviews. Mostly due"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1704511420572782966)  2023-09-20T15:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Many think that the FDA should have an even handed and unbiased take on safety concerns in order to protect the public. Having been on the inside I can tell you this isn't the case. Most FDA medical officers are former physicians who have been marinating in the same pot of misinformation as any other physicians. The agents are just as susceptible to peer pressure and a desire to have the "right" opinions. They go to conferences with key-opinion-leaders and pharma physicians and repeatedly hear the same talks almost always talking about benefits. They read mainstream journals heavily skewed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1704537316826452250)  2023-09-20T16:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Thoughts on this. Is akathisia an ineffective word I've directly worked with hundreds of people who have developed this (mostly from protracted withdrawal). What they usually describe is: 1) A feeling like they've drunk [--] cups of coffee they feel wired on edge and unable to relax even though they are emotionally exhausted and strung out. 2) A feeling of internal vibration usually in the torso or abdomen 3) An intense and persistent terror state that drives obsessive negative thoughts 4) Sometimes the above feelings leads to pacing but the vast majority describe the internal feelings only So"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1704872563078225976)  2023-09-21T14:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Common culprits of psychiatric misdiagnosis: 1) Withdrawal reactions from psychiatric medications are misdiagnosed as other psychiatric conditions. Oftentimes resulting in the unnecessary continuance of the medications 2) Adverse reactions to psychiatric medications such as mania or agitation from antidepressants being misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder. Often leading to the addition of antipsychotic or mood stabilizer medications which have significant long term health consequences 3) Substance use disorder being misdiagnosed as psychotic or bipolar disorders resulting in the unnecessary"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1704887327053554014)  2023-09-21T15:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Are you be taking too many meds Heres how many people get into the poly pharmacy situation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1704996684613456295)  2023-09-21T23:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I always thought there was some law that prevented off label marketing of drugs. I guess this is legal somehow. The ongoing failure for healthcare leaders to recognize PSSD gives this ads a kind of dystopian horror show like feel to me. Imagine thinking this was a safe lifestyle drug to make you last longer only to find later out youve been permanently castrated by a side effect of a drug that the EMA(second largest drug regulator in the world) recognized but was ignored in all marketing info about the drug"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1705246050276221371)  2023-09-22T15:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Wellbutrin. There's a lot to say about this drug. It might be social media's "favorite antidepressant". But here are the first things you should know about #Wellbutrin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1705693031457038721)  2023-09-23T21:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Most readers here will already be aware that no biological marker has ever mapped onto any mental illness- hence the complete absence of any objective tests/scans used to diagnose conditions in psychiatry Despite this however the dominant discourse in psychiatry is typically one that greatly emphasizes the biological underpinnings of mental illness. Sure there does appear to be something biological going on especially with the clinical course of schizophrenia being so consistent in its presentation and clear in its chronic disability. And yes some states of mania or depression especially when"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1706326068519702553)  2023-09-25T15:13Z [----] followers, 25.3K engagements


"Antidepressant manufacturers have done an amazing job a deflecting concerns that their drugs can cause severe behavioral side effects these are the ones that typically get diagnosed as bipolar disorder Although intuitively the majority of the population would understand that some people may have paradoxical reactions drugs due to individual differences just like how some unlucky few people would have bad trips on cannabis the public and academic communities were pressured to doubt their intuition by a few great deflects. Perhaps the most notorious was when the drug companies deflected any"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1706458868698468365)  2023-09-26T00:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Dear Psychiatric and Family Medicine Colleagues It's time to acknowledge we've let good mental health care become completely derailed by industry/commercial influence. We all wanted to do good initially but much like the frog in boiling water we've slowly come to accept a completely broken system that has overmedicated millions. Its easy to rationalize our role in this broken system. I know because I made the same excuses myself for many years. I've told myself things such as: "Medications are the better than nothing in a system with limited resources" However overtime I started to believe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1707096271436091885)  2023-09-27T18:14Z [----] followers, 412.9K engagements


"@IljaOblomow in my business model people get off drugs after about 9-18 months and never see me or any other psychiatrist again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1707177698118730062)  2023-09-27T23:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Jordan Peterson brought a lot of exposure to the benzodiazepine withdrawal issue. Glad he seems to be doing better after a drawn out recovery. #benzodiazepinewithdrawal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1707237295420735820)  2023-09-28T03:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Helping people with emotional problems is too painful for many healthcare professionals - antidepressants help therapist and psychiatrist avoid the discomfort of having to talk to patients about terrible and inescapable life events which wear them down. Rather than making the patients better the meds frequently help the health professional have a less draining and more sanitized clinical visits"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1707737045899399519)  2023-09-29T12:40Z [----] followers, 23.8K engagements


"Most psychiatric clinical trials are bullshit and were a complete waste of time and contributed little to help clinical practice. Think about it. Instead of actually taking an inventory of what the drugs do to our psychology - honestly this would be the intuitive way most people would study a neurologically active drug- academic psychiatrists/researchers decided to SOLEY focus on how these drugs registered changes on arbitrary depression and anxiety scales. Most scientists worth their salt would first strive to understand the effects of the drug in an exploratory fashion first through"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1707773153626198369)  2023-09-29T15:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I feel pretty strongly about using language that captures my sentiments. I spent several years sugar coating things to the detriment of patient care and have decided I don't do that anymore. I will likely continue to say a lot of things that are divisive but feel truthful to me. Its totally OK to not agree with everything I say"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1707804907703546095)  2023-09-29T17:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Had anyone taken Ozempic and experienced bad psychiatric side effects Would you be willing to be interviewed about your experience"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1707830883724701810)  2023-09-29T18:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"We've fixed the audio from today's episode with Dr. Anna. (This is a repost with fixed audio. My apologies for the audio problems earlier)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1707934713544147356)  2023-09-30T01:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"In today's episode with Dr. Anna we discuss the opposition shes faced from the Canadian government as she has been speaking out about the dangers of electroconvulsive therapy and other risky treatments"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1707935187592712306)  2023-09-30T01:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Drug injured people often ask me where the corruption is in FDA- "why didn't they protect us". They expect that it is a secret cabal with back channel pharma deals going on. Ultimately the reality is much more depressing and the phrase "the banality of evil" comes to mind. But here is what I've seen: 1) Most of the effort goes towards reviewing pharma protocols and new drug applications FDA has a time limit for this imposed by drug companies as a quid-pro-quo for funding most of their operations. Most reviewers spend 90% of their time doing this. 2) As a result little effort is put into the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1708122927202234650)  2023-09-30T14:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Suspect most new docs are in too much debt to speak up about the terrible state of healthcare. Usually when you finish residency you have kids and settle down. Most probably wouldn't want to to jeopardize their family's financial stability by get fired for "not being team players""  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1708131283669291323)  2023-09-30T14:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"While both industries deserve a healthy dose of skepticism. Im way more skeptical of Big Pharma and heres why"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1708197247559811359)  2023-09-30T19:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"pharma can be a lot like the cigarette industry. For year tobacco companies sowed doubt about the effects of smoking on lung cancer. Nowadays pharma does the same thing when drug side effects emerge Probably the most frequent way they do this is through epidemiologic studies- like database studies/ clinical trial metaanalysis. Most of them are completely flawed but they rely on the fact that many don't understand how to read them to essentially say "we understand the science not you and this study shows you're wrong.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1708199634064081140)  2023-09-30T19:18Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Does psychiatry cause more harm than other medical specialties I think so. Here's why: We try to cure the MOST complex problems humans have with overly simple solutions. We treat poverty relationship stressors career distress and dietary/substance use problems with drugs. We give lip service to the "bio-psycho-social" model of treatment. But everyone knows the mental health system mostly pushes drugs as they are faster easier scaleable and less time consuming for the doctors providing this care Treating complicated problems with simple bandaid solutions doesn't work"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1708546101396017596)  2023-10-01T18:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Sad truth about mental health care. Government doesn't really want to invest much in helping people with the real issues that cause depression/anxiety I'm not sure we should expect that either. I mean most of these issues can't be fixed by simply interventions or they require lots of expensive one on one work. Would just be better if they didn't get behind these big "fight the stigma" campaign's which just funnel people onto drugs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1708562324452233605)  2023-10-01T19:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Should mental health professionals fess up that we don't really know how to help people with the majority of problems that make them depressed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1708564570397163688)  2023-10-01T19:28Z [----] followers, 37.5K engagements


"Mental health treatment is bad. Thoughts on the best ways to get the field back on track"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1708577703169794115)  2023-10-01T20:20Z [----] followers, 11.4K engagements


"With inflation at an all time high is it still true that money doesn't buy happiness When I think about most of the things that cause chronic anxiety/depression 90% of them would be greatly helped/fixed with more money"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1708601376450711712)  2023-10-01T21:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Please help me on this. We hear a lot about depression being a "mood disorder" Can we make a list of the most common actual things that make people depressed 1) Financial problems 2) Hating your job 3) Going through a break up 4)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1708616648008016284)  2023-10-01T22:55Z [----] followers, 16.2K engagements


"Psychedelics are interesting🤔. When they hit the market I think we will see a major paradigm shift about treating depression. Sounds like @elonmusk thinks so too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1708962456842948964)  2023-10-02T21:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Anyone else afraid to drink tap water after hearing about all the SSRIs in the water supply"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1709064227858919629)  2023-10-03T04:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Did having a drug injury make you trust the government and main stream media less and consequently become more conservative"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1709226680697709034)  2023-10-03T15:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Deprescribing is really really great work. Is anyone else wanting to do this I can't help many people in different states and would like to start a referral network in the US UK and Canada Who's interested"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1709345975209185743)  2023-10-03T23:13Z [----] followers, 25.6K engagements


"Benzodiazepines can cause real damage when taken long term. I interviewed Dan recently. Heres the link:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1710391017218998374)  2023-10-06T20:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"As a society we are more comfortable believing that the majority of depression is a treatment resistant "mood disorder" rather than seeing the reality. That our mental health services really aren't built to help people with the majority of things that make them depressed. And that's why no one is getting better"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1710639739269681632)  2023-10-07T12:54Z [----] followers, 12.5K engagements


"The Truth about Antidepressants (coming from a psychiatrist who has worked at the FDA Pharma and private practice)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1710801333228577232)  2023-10-07T23:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Lots of hate yesterday from a tweet suggesting people with bipolar disorder don't just lean on meds for mood stabilization but consider. 1) Stopping ADs (which cause mood instability) 2) Stopping stimulants (clearly) 3) and Addressing life stressors Pretty sure this is the care everyone would want for their loved ones. before someone just parked them on meds for life and ignored everything else Honestly would expect more from people who need to take Bipolar meds and should know these drugs are no joke and have serious s/e. Minimizing their use to the extent possible is the only logical way to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1711166079295189133)  2023-10-08T23:45Z [----] followers, 11.9K engagements


"@jersey_flight Jersey both the good and the bad stories with meds matter . people who get hurt deserve to tell their story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1711175409063068065)  2023-10-09T00:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"What are your thoughts on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Heres mine. I get this is a controversial area of medicine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1711184219517714560)  2023-10-09T00:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@Sundividedlines meds can be life sustaining for some. for others they shorten life. from my vantage point they're overused and over relied on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1711361855468228761)  2023-10-09T12:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Should you trust your psychiatrist/family doc with your mental health I'd be wary if they do the following: 1) Spend less than [--] minutes with you 2) Spend 50% of the time looking at their computer screen 3) Only ever talks to you about medication I can't think of a single psychiatric condition that should be treated with only medications. I also can't think of a single psychiatric condition that can really be helped in 15-minute visits every couple of months. And staring at a computer screen vs. looking at you simply shows they're more concerned with getting the visit closed out quickly vs."  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1711862699142103065)  2023-10-10T21:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"People keep saying I'm dangerous for raising awareness about drug risks and misdiagnoses. Not sure why they think the lives of those saved by psychiatric drugs are worth more than the lives of those lost from drug injuries. Unfortunately decades of pharma marketing and disease awareness campaigns has created a mob of people are literally unable to hear that meds and psychiatric diagnosis are anything other than perfect without screaming "You're Stigmatizing Us" If you had a good experience I'm happy for you. .But there are a growing many who have not Time to wake up and see that the meds and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1711864799544676558)  2023-10-10T22:02Z [----] followers, 19.9K engagements


"Wellbutrin explained. Whos it for Is it safe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1711872938784546954)  2023-10-10T22:34Z 10K followers, [----] engagements


"Reacting to Joe Rogan. Is mental health really genetic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1712269511771250874)  2023-10-12T00:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I'm Sorry. Reflections from [--] months on Twitter So it has been about [--] months of posting on twitter so far and I have a few reflections First a very big thank you for the engagement on all the content. My wish was to get people talking about problems with psychiatric diagnoses and side effects. We have definitely done this. Second thank you to the critics There's a lot of you . Especially the ones who actually take the time to write out their issues with the content. This may surprise you. But I do read your comments and reflect on them. As a matter of principal I don't ban or mute anyone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1713233295339565071)  2023-10-14T16:40Z [----] followers, 10.3K engagements


"@DavidPuder Why is an increased risk of neurodevelopmental problems an unnecessary fear Seems like a very important risk for mothers to factor into their decisions to take meds during pregnancy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1713679925687861579)  2023-10-15T22:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Pharma marketing can be deadly. I've spoken about this in many interviews but this interview with Kim pulls back the curtain. Full interview in comment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1713944406225818032)  2023-10-16T15:46Z [----] followers, 14.4K engagements


"What is the connection between autism & pregnant woman taking antidepressants @AdamUrato1 speaks to this and other issues in todays interview. (Link in comment)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1714388407261266390)  2023-10-17T21:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"From the WHO "Countries should adopt a higher standard for the free and informed consent to psychotropic drugs given their potential risks of harm in the short and long term (217 218). Countries for example can require written or documented informed consent (e.g. expressed by a recording in video or audio formats) after providing detailed information on potential negative and positive effects and the availability of alternative treatment and non-medical options." Most patient in US get a [--] second discuss of the risks of these medications. I always felt that the risks were so significant a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1714390829337309676)  2023-10-17T21:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Hi Tyler Although the Epi does not show an increased risk at a population level in the [--] year population it does not mean the drugs can't on an individual basis tip people into suicidal behavior It is widely that antidepressants by causing adverse behavioral reactions (all of these are in drug labels) can precipitated suicidal behaviors and suicides in populations of any age Antidepressants can cause akathisia/ mania/ agitation as a paradoxical reactions. All ages can experience this these side effects can tip people who are already depressed into suicidal behaviors. The risk is higher in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1714394224148259292)  2023-10-17T21:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Everyone needs to know the word Akathisia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1714739709015212519)  2023-10-18T20:26Z [----] followers, 10.2K engagements


"Why are people unhappy in the modern world I someone wrote this on a forum and I thought it was spot on "Social isolation. Smaller more atomized families and communities due to people moving frequently to compete in the economy. The internet and digital entertainment replacing in person interaction and community involvement." What do you think"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1715078553539113463)  2023-10-19T18:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Some doctors are making millions from Big Pharma. Do you think this should be allowed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1715084271910826431)  2023-10-19T19:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"People Coming off Years/Decades of Psychiatric Medication: Does anyone relate to feeling like your recovering from amnesia once your off. because you can't really remember much from your medicated life I hear this from a lot of my patients and find it shocking. Does this resonate with you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1716165924498137387)  2023-10-22T18:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Todays interview (link in comment) is another misdiagnosis story that lead to shock therapy (ECT)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1716241566640292172)  2023-10-22T23:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Full interview:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1716241751982387616)  2023-10-22T23:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"People often ask me what is the main reason psychiatry is failing the public My answer: We have given up on diagnosing people. Not fake diagnoses like the DSM. Believe me we do plenty of that But real diagnoses where you actually listen to patients and use your professional judgement to understand why they are suffering and where it is coming from. In medicine everything flows from the diagnosis. It tell you what the safest steps are and the right order of treatments. It lays out a clear logical path where people can easily understand how the treatments help the person. In Psychiatry this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1717543847599681989)  2023-10-26T14:08Z [----] followers, 13.8K engagements


"Taking psych meds is much different than taking insulin for diabetes. This is a message that needs to stop"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1718360700333273157)  2023-10-28T20:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I get more questions about Lexapro than most other meds. No doubt its a popular antidepressant. Heres what you may not have been told by your prescriber"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1720931402219434363)  2023-11-04T22:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Celexa is often used to treat depression. Heres what you need to know"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1727109292128706765)  2023-11-21T23:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Would you trust a psychiatrist with your loved one Im not sure I would anymore"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1729291173271937212)  2023-11-28T00:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"If you have depression there are many things you can do to help. The first reaction may be to take a pill but here are some other ideas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1730711848603775166)  2023-12-01T22:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Are antidepressants safe for kids While we often hear about drug effects and benefits there are some serious risks to also consider. THIS should not be ignored"  
[X Link](https://x.com/wdpsychiatry/status/1731842888454091097)  2023-12-05T01:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Healing from drug injuries is possible Full interview on our YouTube channel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1736550447006024051)  2023-12-18T00:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Those who believe the mental health system is working effectively have truly deluded themselves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1736828124652798189)  2023-12-18T19:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Overprescribing is the top problem in mental healthcare today. What exactly do I mean Medications are being prescribed to people who should not be on them especially those dealing with: 1) Chronic stress (from poverty dysfunctional relationships career anxieties PTSD loneliness) 2) Mild depression and anxiety that runs in the family Why should these individuals avoid medications The cons outweigh the pros. Sadly after spending thousands of hours with psychiatric patients the majority of patients on chronic antidepressant or benzodiazepine therapy have [--] or [--]. Typically many develop a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1736840451762610268)  2023-12-18T20:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Pharma's Grip on Academia: How Corporate Influence is Churning Out Overprescribing Psychiatrists In the world of psychiatry a silent crisis is unfolding: a rampant overreliance on medication for mental health veering away from sensible holistic care. But what's fueling this worrying trend It's not just the flashy drug ads; it's a deeper more insidious influence the corruption of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in academia- esteemed professors whose opinions shape the way we treat mental health today. Let me take you behind the scenes from my own journey in academic and pharmaceutical realms."  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1737973415942701313)  2023-12-21T23:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Benzodiazepine prescriptions have gotten out of control"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1737997937878421561)  2023-12-22T00:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The way we classify mental health issues today doesn't fully account for problems that can be caused by the treatments themselves. It's becoming more common to see people's mental health being negatively impacted by the very drugs meant to help them. They might experience emotional instability or even the opposite effects than what's expected. Sometimes the body gets used to these drugs making them less effective and the users are simply left feeling numb or muted. This oversight is concerning because these issues caused by medication don't improve with additional medications or"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1738488283829572002)  2023-12-23T09:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"There's an alarming trend where psychiatric treatments are being misused catering more to the convenience of caregivers and authorities rather than genuinely aiding the patients. Doctors under the strain of heavy caseloads and limited time are increasingly resorting to prescribing medication as a quick fix often bypassing the essential process of listening to and understanding their patients' unique challenges. These medications rather than being a last resort have become a go-to solution in various settings from schools for children with ADHD to nursing homes and psychiatric hospitals. This"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1738493194327707666)  2023-12-23T09:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"My psychiatric colleagues make me cringe. Yesterday I came across a podcast where an attending psychiatrist was asked whether depression is "curable." He estimated that a little over [--] percent of cases could be cured. Every time I hear this stuff I'm embarrassed for my field. Here's why. Many psychiatrist talk about 'depression' as if it is a singular entity that can be discussed with sweeping generalizations. This is a significant failure. The reality is that depressed symptoms manifests for a myriad of reasons. It could stem from job dissatisfaction abusive relationships financial stress"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1738926174036697584)  2023-12-24T14:14Z [--] followers, 13.5K engagements


"Whats one psych med youll never take again #psychiatricmeds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1739796767078748287)  2023-12-26T23:54Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Private equity ownership intensifies the failures of our healthcare system morphing it into a highly efficient yet more exploitative profit-driven care delivery machine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1739980643247820998)  2023-12-27T12:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Today I'm going to share what I have learned supporting hundreds of patients through the protracted withdrawal over the last four years. This condition scared me to my core when I first encountered it due to the severe pain and distress in this patient population. Now it doesn't scare me so much even though I still have my moments of overwhelm. The path to recovery centers around the 5-stages of grief model by Elizabeth Kbler-Ross (understanding that these stages might not occur in order or be experienced by everyone) and the concept of "Pain being inevitable but suffering is optional". Lets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1740393917059641850)  2023-12-28T15:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Psychiatric hospitals should be far more trauma informed. Jill shares her experience in our interview from this week:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1740905347697811928)  2023-12-30T01:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Never trust a doctor who prescribes antidepressants in [--] minutes. There is a serious flaw in our healthcare system the reckless practice of prescribing antidepressants during brief inadequate doctor's visits. Imagine this: You step into a doctor's office possibly for the first time to discuss your mental well-being. Within a mere [--] minutes barely enough to scratch the surface of your experiences you exit with an antidepressant prescription in hand. This practice is not just common and it's a glaring indication of a broken system. Firstly lets confront the oversimplification of complex"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1741155622630858938)  2023-12-30T17:53Z [--] followers, 38K engagements


"Are you suspicious of psychiatrists If so you wouldn't be alone. Few disciplines in medicine seem to be under as much public scrutiny as psychiatry. Yet is it for good reason Today I'm going to talk about the top three criticisms of psychiatry and why I believe the public is right to be suspicious of psychiatry as it's currently practiced. Let's begin. Probably the largest criticism of psychiatry is that the field doesn't really care about the causes of mental health symptoms anymore. Many psychiatrists would be offended by this accusation and may refer to the 'bio-psycho-social model' of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1741852054644023710)  2024-01-01T16:01Z [----] followers, 17.8K engagements


"What does the head of Harvard Psychiatry have in common with Kylie Jenner We've all seen influencers on social media: beautiful models using skincare products and extolling their benefits. This marketing strategy is effective because influencers have a large audience that already trusts them. What you may not know is that pharmaceutical companies have been using this strategy for years. and I believe it is their MOST EFFECTIVE method of marketing drugs. Before I break down how this happens let's set the context. The first thing to understand about pharmaceutical marketing is that they target"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1742214057870975413)  2024-01-02T15:59Z [----] followers, 15K engagements


"The chemical imbalance theory has been debunked for over a decade but heres why it persists"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1742654005120245882)  2024-01-03T21:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"People say Im dangerous for speaking too much about drug risks and side effects. Do you agree"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1743374602812961042)  2024-01-05T20:51Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


""It's more important to know patient who has the disease than disease the patient has" Hippocrates Most psychiatrist and family medicine doctors don't know anything about their patients lives How could they anyway with [--] minute visits [--] months apart Knowing patients has been replaced by completing a [--] question scale on depression or anxiety"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1743633867209113868)  2024-01-06T14:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"How voluntary commitment often works"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1744507931452907932)  2024-01-08T23:54Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"How fast should you taper Two weeks Two years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1744882173478654331)  2024-01-10T00:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The work that I am doing may be different than what you were used to hearing. I believe in #informedconsent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1745940561801175400)  2024-01-12T22:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Be careful what you say the doctors.. Ive heard too many horror stories of people who did not need or want involuntary commitment being locked away and forced on meds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1746349405282721975)  2024-01-14T01:51Z [----] followers, 13.7K engagements


"If youre taking Klonopin you need to hear this. Find a Doctor:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1747821656989630682)  2024-01-18T03:22Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Are you taking Xanax Listen to this before you taper anything"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1749273511518953712)  2024-01-22T03:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The psychiatric system in the US is trash. How should we do things different"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1749550448590368870)  2024-01-22T21:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Todays interview exposes big pharmas dark influence on medicine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1750192941673660474)  2024-01-24T16:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Have you heard antidepressants save lives This is NOT accurate. In fact the opposite might be true"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1757922850105852336)  2024-02-15T00:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Anyone out there having psychiatric side effects to ozempic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1759427247923216842)  2024-02-19T03:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Every day I hear from more people who want to live their life with less medications"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1759978564387328159)  2024-02-20T16:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"What are the reasons that psychiatrist can hospitalize you against your will"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1761169912872190100)  2024-02-23T23:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Did you know psychiatrists can force you to take medication in your own home"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1761554294195532109)  2024-02-25T00:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"What is the worst combination of psychiatric meds to be on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1762288886783603000)  2024-02-27T01:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"What is it like going to a psychiatric hospital"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1762524665962979548)  2024-02-27T17:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"I'm a psychiatrist but I don't prescribe medications every day. Instead I help people taper off medications they don't want to be on anymore. #medicationtaper"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1767204118525882849)  2024-03-11T15:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Not all psychiatrists are naive to the risks of medications. But there are social and financial pressures that make it hard for them to help. All in today's podcast:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1770511087114363327)  2024-03-20T18:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Asthon Method has a fatal flaw. #ashtonmethod"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1772640023302508854)  2024-03-26T15:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Lions Mane Caused Brain Damage. Full Video on the Podcast today. https://youtu.be/atOnivQvUrc https://youtu.be/atOnivQvUrc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1773047514955940104)  2024-03-27T18:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"He had an adverse reaction to Lion's Mane and no one believed him. Full Interview: https://youtu.be/atOnivQvUrc https://youtu.be/atOnivQvUrc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1773477748779954342)  2024-03-28T22:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Understanding the experience makes all the difference. #medications"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1782424554406621537)  2024-04-22T15:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This song speaks to the dark sife of anti-depressants. I did a video reacting to the lyrics on YouTube. #jackharris #antidepressants #carefulwhatyouwishfor Full video here: https://youtu.be/fFWarGK7Al4 https://youtu.be/fFWarGK7Al4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1783151486488158325)  2024-04-24T15:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"It helped really well at the start but then. #anxiety"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1784598619095474457)  2024-04-28T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"I really think these medications can be pretty dangerous.#antipsychotic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1784961236515291464)  2024-04-29T15:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Asking ChatGPT about the problem of how psychiatrists treat mental health conditions will surprise you #mentalhealthawareness"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1787135320326054375)  2024-05-05T15:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The sad truth about how mental health is being prioritized versus gaining profit.#PSSD Many thanks to@DrLeslieCarr for inviting me to this thrilling conversation Tune in for more of The Nature of Nurture with Dr. Leslie Carr Full Episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=JXQJJKXkTT4 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=JXQJJKXkTT4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1790041850520256880)  2024-05-13T15:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The reason why I HATE prescribing psychiatric medications LONG TERM #psychiatricmedications"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1791484401915662610)  2024-05-17T15:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"In an ideal world this is how we should treat people struggling with their mental health. #PSSD I had the pleasure of joining @DrLeslieCarr on this episode Tune in for more of The Nature of Nurture with Dr. Leslie Carr Full Episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=JXQJJKXkTT4 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=JXQJJKXkTT4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1791491569540833723)  2024-05-17T15:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Honest HIMS Review Dangerously Easy to Get Meds #hims #psychiatricmedications #antidepressant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1799110059328225778)  2024-06-07T16:03Z 10.1K followers, [----] engagements


"It feels like it could go on forever and I feel your pain. Trust me it will get better #mentalhealthjourney"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1800181809738617001)  2024-06-10T15:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Understanding these points will help you achieve a successful taper. #successfultapering"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1800543917579948300)  2024-06-11T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Abilify Causes Chemical Lobotomy Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/YrXyahPy8NQ https://youtu.be/YrXyahPy8NQ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1803457805514334622)  2024-06-19T16:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I actually have a Honda dirt bike like the one from the movie #childhood"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1804529904886616406)  2024-06-22T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Society gave us so much power#psychiatrist"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1805255559202877848)  2024-06-24T15:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"How do you handle a protracted withdrawal injury from Klonopin#respondingtoquestions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1806705036887474384)  2024-06-28T15:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Risks & Side Effects of Abilify (Reading the Label) #abilify Find out here: https://youtu.be/VQhZNV7oCxk https://youtu.be/VQhZNV7oCxk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1806720260264870110)  2024-06-28T16:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The dark history of Lobotomy and Psychiatry #psychiatry The lobotomy serves as a stark reminder of how medical practices can veer off course driven by misguided beliefs and unchecked enthusiasm. It prompts us to question our current treatments and approaches ensuring that h"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1811792833520537909)  2024-07-12T16:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Have you ever felt like a "zombie" from a psych med The music video "Callow" by Therapy illustrates this in a cheeky world of actual zombies. It's extremely relatable if you've been medicated - definitely worth a watch #psychiatristreacts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1815039278826545169)  2024-07-21T15:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Ever had electroconvulsive therapy We want to hear your story Click the link below to take our survey. Your experience will contribute and help us better understand ECT in psychiatric care. The survey is open until Sept [--] so please share it with . http://www.ectsurvey.com http://www.ectsurvey.com"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1819054155303944530)  2024-08-01T16:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Follow along while I break down the official FDA label for Latuda here: #latuda Read the label: Follow Pharma TV AD spending: https://www.fiercepharma.com/marketing/abbvie-sunovion-and-sanofi-regeneron-lead-may-pharma-tv-advertising-amid-overall-spending https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfmsetid=afad3051-9df2-4c54-9684-e8262a133af8 https://youtu.be/fCJhqGDsgBw https://www.fiercepharma.com/marketing/abbvie-sunovion-and-sanofi-regeneron-lead-may-pharma-tv-advertising-amid-overall-spending https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfmsetid=afad3051-9df2-4c54-9684-e8262a133af8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1819387765324177630)  2024-08-02T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Intraepidermal nerve fiber density has become an important biomarker for neuropathy diagnosis. This can be useful to identify peripheral nervous system damage from protracted withdrawal. #protractedwithdrawal #benzodiazepines #antidepressants Read it . https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9934806/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9934806/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/taperclinic/status/1825910985254703242)  2024-08-20T15:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

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