“When you’re interested in science and dive into psychiatric research, your heart is broken. It looks convincing and persuasive and it’s written in very persuasive language. In reality, it’s replete with assumptions and bias, especially regarding theories about how psychiatric drugs work.”

1/ When my daughter was 16, she was prescribed fluoxetine for depression. She became suicidal—a known side effect of the medication—but this was treated as a worsening of her condition. None of these risks were discussed with us, and as her parent, I didn’t know what questions to ask.

Interesting post from the other side from @markhoro.bsky.social

In 1973's Roe v. Wade, SCOTUS said that women's constitutional rights include abortion rights. In 2022, corrupted SCOTUS overturned this almost 50 year precedent, as if their own beliefs are more important than your bodily autonomy! Speak out! app.sosha.ai/s/0Xyk6lt0

Psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede recalls being taught that mental illness is ‘chronic, progressive, incurable.’ But there’s hope! New research shows that nutrition, like ketogenic diets, can improve brain health and transform lives. Your mind deserves the chance to heal. 🌱 #MentalHealth #MetabolicMind

I have been very concerned about what is happening to people .... have been writing about it for some time: bjgplife.com/the-patient-...

#mentalhealth #brainenergy #psychiatry #health #dementia #mitochondria

Thanks to @bjgp.bsky.social for publishing e-letter "No effective interventions to reduce repeat self-harm behaviour?" This is a deeply concerning situation. #patientsafety ? bjgp.org/content/74/749/e832/tab-e-letters#no-effective-interventions-to-reduce-repeat-self-harm-behaviou

Another great interview from Metabolic Mind highlighting the real possibility of metabolic therapies as a healing treatment for mental illness. Going beyond surviving…you deserve to thrive! #metabolicmind #mentalhealth #metabolicpsychiatry youtube.com/watch?v=rKCS...

Great editorial hot off the press… karger.com/pps/article/...

Oh and it’s the doctors failing to deprescribe correctly that lead injured and suicidal individuals to these peer led chat rooms in the first place. Take a look you may find it an eye opener. www.survivingantidepressants.org/forums/forum...

The model in mental health is changing. The era of "faulty brain chemistry" is over, the hypotheses debunked, the drugs needlessly dangerous. We're moving to a more compassionate understanding that bad things happen to people and they suffer emotionally and physically as a result

1/8 Let’s dream big for mental health in 2025: a system built on compassion, not condescension. Because everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and human.

Instead of that psych drug, perhaps what you really needed was time off work, a person to care & listen, a quiet place to retreat, reflect, reassess & repair. Perhaps you needed us to treat you as worthy of a kinder world; of a social & human rather than a chemical response.

‘"A pill for every ill’: doctors say Australia overprescribing antidepressants to mask toxic social conditions." Approaching 1/4 of our adult population is now prescribed one or another psych-drug in any given year.... www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Dr Josef joined Brett Scher on Metabolic Mind to discuss the challenges of long-term psychiatric medication use, the reality of withdrawal, and how tapering can support healing. It’s an important conversation for anyone exploring alternatives to medication for mental health. youtu.be/k0ACOOHW9dI?...

1/7 Georgia Ede’s Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind offers an alternative perspective on mental health. Ede argues that nutrition is a key, yet often overlooked, factor in conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more. Could our diet be as important as therapy or medication? Let’s explore.

1/ Have we underestimated the biological component in the biopsychosocial model of mental health? Chris Palmer’s Brain Energy theory suggests metabolic and mitochondrial health play a key role. Could this change how we view conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or OCD?

2/ How long can I take meds before brain adapts and reacts with withdrawal, making tapering difficult? And how does "medication on demand" fairs in comparison to "maintenance tx"? Are these dumb questions? Has this been addressed in research already?

1/ If I had a manic or psychotic episode, I would want tx with meds in the acute phase. But I would prefer an alternative to "maintenance therapy" bc it's based on flawed evidence. I think of tapering after acute phase (before brain adapts) and reinstating at recurrence. >

The mental health system frames my daughter with a narrative that doesn’t align with our experiences of her illness. When we suggest an alternative, they resist. Is it ego? Fear of being wrong? Either way, their refusal to adapt blocks understanding, true progress & collaboration. #MentalHealth

“A glossary of terms I never thought I’d need: deprescribing, potentiation, withdrawal, and tardive dyskinesia. Navigating psychiatric meds means understanding complex concepts while managing health and hope. It’s a journey no one asks for, but knowledge can be a lifeline. #MentalHealth #metabolic

Metabolic psychiatry explores the link between metabolism and mental health. It focuses on how diet, movement and circadian rhythms impact brain function and mood. This emerging field offers new hope. #metabolicmind #mentalhealth #informedconsent #psychiatry #psychmedwithdrawal

1/3 When women present with mental health issues, we must consider the impact of their menstrual cycle. Hormonal fluctuations can significantly affect mood, anxiety, and overall mental well-being. Exploring this connection is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. #MentalHealth

Why do we focus on mental health symptoms without considering their causes? An older person with a UTI might experience confusion or delusions, but these clear up once the infection is treated. Dr. Chris Palmer’s Brain Energy urges us to explore how physical issues can drive mental health symptoms.

People don’t dislike holidays because they’re bad people. They dislike holidays because they don’t have access to what they’re told the holidays are supposed to be. That’s a lot of pressure for someone who is already in pain.

1/2 Have you seen Medicating Normal? A powerful documentary revealing the hidden toll of psychiatric medications—dependence, withdrawal, and overprescription. #psychmedwithdrawal #metabolicpsychiatry #mentalhealth #safetapering #metabolicmind #mentalhealthrecovery #informedconsent

1/2 Why label antidepressants as ‘not addictive’ while ignoring physiological dependency? The terms ‘addiction’ and ‘dependence’ are often conflated, obscuring withdrawal challenges. Is this confusion accidental—or deliberate? Time to question the narrative. #psychmedwithdrawal #metabolicpsychiatry

Spot on, Sal. When the truth started coming out about the dangers of smoking, and the tobacco industry saw the handwriting on the wall, they decided to buy big food and apply the even more addictive tactics and engineering. Even better for them because you can quit smoking, but you can't quit eating

My daughter was prescribed psych meds at 16. On reflection, every ‘worsening’ of her mental health was linked to the medication, yet blamed on psychopathology. The real issue was never addressed, and the meds increased metabolic dysfunction. Metabolic psychiatry is now healing her brain and body.

My daughter went to a hospital in QLD 5 times seeking medical help for withdrawal from psych meds. She followed the tapering instructions of prescribers. Daughter: I think it’s withdrawal. Psychiatrist: You think it’s withdrawal. I think it’s psychosomatic Diagnosis: Personality Disorder

Research highlights the importance of training prescribers to distinguish withdrawal symptoms from a relapse when patients taper off psychiatric medications. Mislabeling withdrawal as relapse can lead to unnecessary re-prescriptions and prolonged medication use. medicatingnormal.com/withdrawal-r...

Congratulations @laurenkennedywest.bsky.social on a beautiful documentary. Thank you for giving so much, for sitting in vulnerability and for your deep compassion for all who struggle. I celebrate alongside you as you live your life fully! youtu.be/2pIs30jDxeo?... #metabolicmind #mentalhealth

Our poor health and rising metabolic diseases aren’t just personal failures, they're outcomes of manipulation. The food industry promotes addictive, processed foods; Big Pharma profits from managing symptoms, not curing disease; and the healthcare system thrives on treatment rather than prevention.

Another valuable video from Metabolic Mind. youtu.be/4KcEsZTSWqA?...

Gisèle Pelicot said the most powerful four words I’ve heard this year - The Times of London “Shame must change sides”

youtu.be/NQhdd0KOVIY Have we been gullible when it comes to Antidepressants?

Please read and share this section from my book #Antidepressed. Vital we all understand the link between antidepressants, suicide and self-harm. This is the most important suicide prevention info. Learn, communicate and help prevent these unnecessary deaths.

Over the past year, I have been using metabolic therapies—specifically ketogenic therapy (or medical keto)—to treat my schizoaffective disorder. This approach has been so effective that I’ve been able to completely taper off the antipsychotic medication I had relied on for over a decade.

Metabolic Mind was founded by David and Jan Ellison Baszucki after their son Matt achieved remission from psychiatric symptoms through nutritional ketosis. Their mission is to explore & share how metabolic strategies can transform mental health, offering new solutions. youtu.be/d0Q-nVWJ-Pk?... 

Psychiatry treats mental illness like curing a headache with Tylenol and assuming it’s caused by a “Tylenol deficiency.” In Brain Energy, Dr Chris Palmer argues this symptom-focused model ignores root causes, like metabolic brain dysfunction. Time for a new approach. #BrainEnergy #MentalHealth

"‘These drugs are not harmless’: The Aussies tackling antidepressant deprescribing… Professor Katharine Wallis…" www.ausdoc.com.au/news/these-d... #biorisks

‘A pill for every ill’: doctors say Australia overprescribing antidepressants to mask toxic social conditions

Nineteen readers on their experience taking and withdrawing from antidepressants

We asked readers about taking antidepressants. The response points to a ‘silent epidemic’ and urgent need for reform

Since adopting medical keto diet for mental health my daughter has reduced psychotic symptoms, greater mental clarity, greatly reduced depression and is now able to once again process complex information. There’s still healing required to her brain from psych med injury. But we are well on our way!

This is the tip of the iceberg….ALL psychotropic meds have the capacity for creating dependence and withdrawal. They are being prescribed as 1st line treatment without proper disclosure. #metabolicmind #brainenergy #psychmedwithdrawal #informedconsent #psychiatry amp.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Hello #Bluesky. 👋 We started Mad in America in 2012 with the aim of critically reviewing the science behind psychiatry and its diagnoses. We provide personal stories, reviews of scientific literature, podcasts, online events and original MIA reporting. Visit us here: www.madinamerica.com

Antidepressant withdrawal is a public health emergency. Practitioners don't know anything about it and people only get support and help from those who went through the same hellish experience such as Adele Framer, founder of Surviving Antidepressants journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #Medsky

There IS hope…. #metabolicpsychiatry #metabolicmind #mentalillnessrecovery #mentalhealth #ketogenicdiet #medicalketo www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...