Akathisia Stories with Cael from the PSSD Network, Episode 8

In this powerful episode of Akathisia Stories, Cael shares his journey from seeking help for anxiety to experiencing unexpected long-term adverse effects from the SSRI he took exactly as prescribed. He ended up with long term symptoms that include emotional numbness, insomnia, and Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD). “I am a ghost to my own existence — I know I love my family, but I can’t feel it anymore," Cael explains. PSSD, like akathisia, is not as rare as healthcare professionals and consumers are led to believe. Related links: https://www.pssdnetwork.org https://x.com/PSSDNetwork PubMed PSSD search: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term... ABOUT MISSD MISSD (the Medication‑Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about akathisia, a medication‑induced disorder that can cause self-harm, violence, and suicide. Our mission is simple: increase education and save lives. We do not accept funding from the pharmaceutical industry and are for honest reporting of medication risks and transparency in clinical drug trials. Take our free, 1-hour accredited akathisia courses at: MISSD.LearnUpon.com/catalog Visit MISSD.co and connect with us at [email protected] X/Twitter: https://x.com/MISSDFoundation Facebook:   / missd.co   TikTok:   / missd.co   If you or a loved one is starting, stopping, or changing a medication and notice new or worsening agitation, restlessness, insomnia, or suicidal thinking, talk with a knowledgeable prescriber about akathisia. Do not abruptly stop or change any medication without medical guidance.