Antidepressants May Cause ‘Chemical Castration’

From Reports Maryanne Demasi: “Antidepressants can cause serious, sometimes irreversible sexual dysfunction that persists even after treatment is stopped. Sufferers have described it as chemical castration, a type of genital mutilation caused by antidepressants, mainly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The condition is known as post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD), a largely unrecognized condition and whose … Read more

Kelly Clarkson is honest about mental health and antidepressants in an interview with Raw

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Kelly Clarkson opens up about her mental health and decides to take antidepressants following her divorce from her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. The singer made an appearance on the Las Culturistas podcast to promote his new album, Chemistry. I couldn’t stop crying, she recalls the aftermath of the divorce. From since you’ve been Gone TO Stronger … Read more

Antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms, here’s what you need to know

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Millions of people around the world take antidepressants to fight depression. But as a recent BBC Panorama found, many are unaware that antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking them. For some, these symptoms can be severe and long-lasting. Here’s what you should know. What causes antidepressant withdrawal? When we take psychotropic drugs … Read more