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Discovering the Long-term Effects of SSRI Use
What are the long-term effects of SSRIs—and why do some people experience protracted withdrawal long after stopping antidepressants?
In this episode, Dr. Alice W. Lee sits down with Emily to explore the science and lived experience behind SSRI withdrawal, including persistent symptoms that can last months or even years. This conversation sheds light on protracted withdrawal syndrome, a condition that remains widely misunderstood in conventional psychiatry.
You’ll learn why withdrawal symptoms vary from person to person, the potential long-term impact of SSRIs on the nervous system, and whether full recovery is possible using a functional medicine and holistic psychiatry approach.
Dr. Lee also shares her latest clinical insights on healing from antidepressant-related damage, including what has worked for her patients through nutrition, targeted supplementation, and root-cause treatment strategies.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What protracted withdrawal is and how it relates to SSRI use
- Why withdrawal experiences vary from person to person
- The possibility of long-term or lasting effects
- New insights into post-SSRI healing
- What has helped patients recover—and how long it can take
If you’re searching for answers about SSRI side effects, antidepressant withdrawal recovery, or natural mental health support, this episode offers both clarity and hope.
Support the show
To sustain my work as a holistic psychiatrist and support my efforts to improve psychiatric treatment for all through my podcasts, articles, website, and YouTube channel, please show your appreciation and help champion holistic psychiatry by clicking HERE to contribute!
Click here to listen to all of The Holistic Psychiatrist Podcast episodes
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For more about Dr. Alice W. Lee, please visit:
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To schedule consultations or appointments, call Dr. Lee's office at 240-437-7600
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By Alice W. Lee, MD, ABIHM
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What are the long-term effects of SSRIs—and why do some people experience protracted withdrawal long after stopping antidepressants?
In this episode, Dr. Alice W. Lee sits down with Emily to explore the science and lived experience behind SSRI withdrawal, including persistent symptoms that can last months or even years. This conversation sheds light on protracted withdrawal syndrome, a condition that remains widely misunderstood in conventional psychiatry.
You’ll learn why withdrawal symptoms vary from person to person, the potential long-term impact of SSRIs on the nervous system, and whether full recovery is possible using a functional medicine and holistic psychiatry approach.
Dr. Lee also shares her latest clinical insights on healing from antidepressant-related damage, including what has worked for her patients through nutrition, targeted supplementation, and root-cause treatment strategies.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What protracted withdrawal is and how it relates to SSRI use
- Why withdrawal experiences vary from person to person
- The possibility of long-term or lasting effects
- New insights into post-SSRI healing
- What has helped patients recover—and how long it can take
If you’re searching for answers about SSRI side effects, antidepressant withdrawal recovery, or natural mental health support, this episode offers both clarity and hope.
Support the show
To sustain my work as a holistic psychiatrist and support my efforts to improve psychiatric treatment for all through my podcasts, articles, website, and YouTube channel, please show your appreciation and help champion holistic psychiatry by clicking HERE to contribute!
Click here to listen to all of The Holistic Psychiatrist Podcast episodes
Contact here to email Dr. Lee directly.
New! Join me on Substack A space for my opinions and reflections on cultural, political, social, and psychological issues. Feel free to comment and respond to those articles.
If you like this podcast, please give it a 5-star rating and share this with others! Thank you!
For more about Dr. Alice W. Lee, please visit:
Website: www.holisticpsychiatrist.com
More stories and insights: Holistic Articles
YouTube: The Holistic Psychiatrist
To schedule consultations or appointments, call Dr. Lee's office at 240-437-7600
Dr. Lee is located near downtown Stamford, Conn...