Michael Coughlin was an entrepreneur with no history of bipolar disorder—until he took an antidepressant.
 
In this eye-opening interview, Michael shares how a doctor prescribed him Paxil for situational anxiety, triggering a terrifying spiral of adverse effects. Instead of recognizing the drug reaction, the mental health system labeled him bipolar and placed him on heavy antipsychotic medication.

Michael Coughlin was an entrepreneur with no history of bipolar disorder—until he took an antidepressant. In this eye-opening interview, Michael shares how a doctor prescribed him Paxil for situational anxiety, triggering a terrifying spiral of adverse effects. Instead of recognizing the drug reaction, the mental health system labeled him bipolar and placed him on heavy antipsychotic medication.

Michael Coughlin was an entrepreneur with no history of bipolar disorder—until he took an antidepressant.
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In this eye-opening interview, Michael shares how a doctor prescribed him Paxil for situational anxiety, triggering a terrifying spiral of adverse effects. Instead of recognizing the drug reaction, the mental health system labeled him bipolar and placed him on heavy antipsychotic medication.

From Paxil to a Fake Bipolar Diagnosis: Michael's Story

A podcast uncovering the hidden costs of psychiatric care. 

Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, former FDA medical officer and drug safety expert, explores the untold side effects of psychiatric medications, from overlooked withdrawal syndromes to the personal stories of those left behind by the system. Through expert interviews and raw patient conversations, we expose what’s missing from the mainstream, and what you need to know to make informed choices about your mental health.

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A podcast uncovering the hidden costs of psychiatric care. Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, former FDA medical officer and drug safety expert, explores the untold side effects of psychiatric medications, from overlooked withdrawal syndromes to the personal stories of those left behind by the system. Through expert interviews and raw patient conversations, we expose what’s missing from the mainstream, and what you need to know to make informed choices about your mental health.

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