Meds for Your Symptoms? Dizziness, SSRIs, Benzos, Withdrawal & the Truth w/ Dr. Anders Sorensen

Interview with Dr Anders Sorensen, an essential watch for anyone considering or currently on psychiatric medication for conditions such as chronic dizziness, PPPD, MdDS, vestibular migraine, tinnitus, hyperacusis, or other multisensory symptoms. Start here: https://thesteadycoach.com/free-course Join me as I interview Dr. Anders Sorensen, PhD, a clinical psychologist, researcher, and expert in psychiatric drug withdrawal. This comprehensive discussion addresses chronic dizziness, the fallacies of psychiatric medications, and the process of tapering off such drugs. Dr. Sorensen shares insights from his book 'Crossing Zero', offering hope and practical advice for those dealing with prolonged withdrawal symptoms. We delve into the importance of understanding medication effects, the proper way to taper, and the role of the nervous system in healing. This episode is essential for anyone considering or currently on psychiatric medication for conditions such as chronic dizziness, PPPD, MdDS, vestibular migraine, tinnitus, hyperacusis, or other multisensory symptoms. Resources: Crossing Zero: The Art and Science of Coming Off — and Staying off — Psychiatric Drugs by Anders Sørensen: https://www.amazon.com/Crossing-Zero-... Crossing Zero Substack: https://crossingzero.substack.com/ Learn more about Dr. Yonit and The Steady Coach on our website: https://thesteadycoach.com Please note that Yonit Arthur, The Steady Coach and any of our guests are not acting as an audiologist, medical professional or mental health professional nor offering audiology or medical services or advice on any public videos or on any other content. This channel provides wellness education and personal opinion only, and are not meant to be a substitute for medical or mental health instruction or intervention. Use any tools discussed at your own risk. 00:00 Introduction and Importance of the Interview 01:19 Meet Dr. Anders Sorensen 03:44 The Challenges of Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal 07:18 The Medical Model vs. Neuroplasticity 17:32 Responsible Use of Psychiatric Medications 28:26 Understanding and Managing Withdrawal 35:31 Understanding Severe Withdrawal Symptoms 35:44 The Importance of Slow Tapering 36:47 Psychological and Emotional Withdrawal Symptoms 37:42 The Body's Adaptation to Medication 39:12 Protracted Withdrawal and Hopeful Messages 51:32 The Tapering Process Explained 57:26 Managing Symptoms During Tapering 01:04:20 Final Thoughts and Encouragement