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What happens when the medication meant to help you becomes the very thing that steals your life? Katinka Blackford Newman's journey from successful documentary filmmaker to psychiatric patient began with something deceptively simple: stress-induced insomnia after learning she would lose her family home during a divorce.
When one doctor's visit turned into a prescription for an antidepressant, Newman experienced a nightmare reaction that medical professionals refused to recognize. After just one dose, she developed excruciating akathisia and fell into psychosis, hallucinating that she had harmed her children. Rather than identifying this as a medication reaction, doctors diagnosed her with "psychotic depression" and later bipolar disorder, leading to a cascade of additional prescriptions that left her emotionally numb, physically debilitated, and unable to function as a mother to her children.
For an entire year, Newman found herself trapped in a medical system that interpreted her concerns about medication harm as further evidence of mental illness. The breakthrough came unexpectedly when her insurance coverage ended, lea
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💊 Ready to Deprescribe Your Psych Meds?
Psych meds have harmed us—and we’re not just survivors, we’re deeply educated in psychopharmacology, psychology, and nutrition. As hosts of The Gaslit Truth Podcast, we guide people safely off psychiatric medications with strategies grounded in science and brain health
🔥 You’ve been harmed. You’ve been dismissed. It’s time to take your brain back—with guidance from people who’ve been there and know their stuff.
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Are you tired of being gaslit and want to DEEP THROAT some more truth? We want to hear from you! Message us your gaslit stories at [email protected]
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What happens when the medication meant to help you becomes the very thing that steals your life? Katinka Blackford Newman's journey from successful documentary filmmaker to psychiatric patient began with something deceptively simple: stress-induced insomnia after learning she would lose her family home during a divorce.
When one doctor's visit turned into a prescription for an antidepressant, Newman experienced a nightmare reaction that medical professionals refused to recognize. After just one dose, she developed excruciating akathisia and fell into psychosis, hallucinating that she had harmed her children. Rather than identifying this as a medication reaction, doctors diagnosed her with "psychotic depression" and later bipolar disorder, leading to a cascade of additional prescriptions that left her emotionally numb, physically debilitated, and unable to function as a mother to her children.
For an entire year, Newman found herself trapped in a medical system that interpreted her concerns about medication harm as further evidence of mental illness. The breakthrough came unexpectedly when her insurance coverage ended, lea
Savorista Coffee is offering our listeners 25% off their premium craft decaf and half caf blends with bold flavors, ethically sourced beans, and natural decaffeination. Small-batch roasted for exceptional taste. E
Use promo code GASLIT at checkout!
https://savorista.com/discount/GASLIT
Kenshō Cocktails by RSRV Collective are premium, non-alcoholic drinks crafted to deliver bold, sophisticated flavors inspired by classic cocktails—alcohol-free indulgence. Enjoy an exclusive discount 30% off using code GASLIT at checkout
Good for anything purchased; it’s the best deal, and can’t be found anywhere else.
https://rsrvcollective.com/discount/GASLIT
💊 Ready to Deprescribe Your Psych Meds?
Psych meds have harmed us—and we’re not just survivors, we’re deeply educated in psychopharmacology, psychology, and nutrition. As hosts of The Gaslit Truth Podcast, we guide people safely off psychiatric medications with strategies grounded in science and brain health
🔥 You’ve been harmed. You’ve been dismissed. It’s time to take your brain back—with guidance from people who’ve been there and know their stuff.
Support the show
Are you tired of being gaslit and want to DEEP THROAT some more truth? We want to hear from you! Message us your gaslit stories at [email protected]
While you are at it, Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube @thegaslittruthpodcast.
Be sure to Hit that subscribe button and get alerts for more episodes!
Thanks for listening!
Follow Us individually at
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