Podcasts about Akathisia

This week Dr. Drew talks to Jill Nickens. Jill is the president and founder of the Akathisia Alliance for Education and Research. Jill opens up about her personal journey with akathisia, a misunderstood movement disorder characterized by profound restlessness and often misdiagnosed symptoms. Together, Jill and Drew discuss what akathisia entails, common misconceptions surrounding its diagnosis, and crucial signs to watch for if you suspect you or a loved one may be affected. Akathisia Alliance website: https://akathisiaalliance.org/

Millions of people have taken antidepressant drugs. Many experience adverse side effects such as Akathisia and Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD). Some believe the drug saved their life. If antidepressant drugs are harmful, why do they continue to be prescribed? On today's podcast Dr. Roger McFillin responds to the anecdotal reports of antidepressant benefits. IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT STOP YOUR ANTIDEPRESSANTS SUDDENLY OR TOO FAST.If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.RADICALLY GENUINE PODCASTRadically Genuine Podcast Website Twitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPInstagram @radgenpodTikTok @radgenpodRadGenPodcast@gmail.comADDITIONAL RESOURCES6:00 - The power of the placebo effect - Harvard Health9:30 - What is a double blind study? | Premier Health10:45 - Listening to Prozac but Hearing Placebo: A Meta-Analysis of Antidepressant Medication13:00 - Re-evaluation of Significance and the Implications of Placebo Effect in Antidepressant Therapy - PMC28:00 - The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence | Molecular Psychiatry32:00 - 5. Do Antidepressants even work?38:30 - Carl Sagan on Humility, Science as a Tool of Democracy, and the Value of Uncertainty – The Marginalian

On this episode of Cut to the Chase:, licensed therapist Chris Paige discusses the disorder called Akathisia.   A little known disorder that needs much more research to understand how to treat, Chris explains this disorder that many confuse with restless leg syndrome, or in Yiddish parlance-shpelkis.    The disorder can be caused by antipyscotic drugs but much is needed in the way to fully understand how it is caused and how to treat the disorder.   Chris has taken it upon himself to setup the Institute for Akathisia for these very purposes.   And he is throwing a fundraiser this Friday in West Palm Beach with live music, food and drink.     Here is the details for the Institute.  https://akathisiainstitute.org/ The fundraiser will take place January 27, 2023 at Lake Pavilion 101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, Fl, starting at 6 PM.   Hope you attend.        

Akathisia is a common side effect of psychiatric medications characterized by severe restlessness, where the person feels that they are unable to sit still. People who suffer from akathisia tend to walk around a lot, are unable to sleep, and they describe the sensation as having crawling skin. Chris Paige has personal experience with akathisia. Today, he is able to live with his injury, and is working to increase awareness and provide resources.  The Institute for AkathisiaUp in the Air: Surviving 24 Hours with AkathisiaChris Paige LCSWChris Paige (@ChrisPaigeLCSW) / TwitterChris Paige / FacebookIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.RADICALLY GENUINE PODCASTRadically Genuine Podcast Website Twitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPInstagram @radgenpodTikTok @radgenpodRadGenPodcast@gmail.comADDITIONAL RESOURCES6:00 - PTSD History and Overview - PTSD: National Center for PTSD8:00 - School of Rock10:00 - Half Life - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf11:45 - Kindling - Benzodiazepine Information Coalition19:00 - Anosognosia - Treatment Advocacy Center21:00 - Drug dependence is not addiction—and it matters - PMC30:45 - Your Drug May Be Your Problem, Revised Edition: How and Why to Stop Taking Psychiatric Medications31:45 - Akathisia: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment35:30 - The epidemiology of drug-induced akathisia: Part II. Chronic, tardive, and withdrawal akathisias45:00 - What I have learnt from helping thousands of people taper off antidepressants and other psychotropic medications - Adele Framer, 202147:00 - Polypharmacy - Physiopedia52:00 - Akathisia in Parkinson's Disease: A Comperative Cross-sectional Study1:08:00 - The Illusion of Evidence-Based Medicine: Exposing the crisis of credibility in clinical research

In this episode, Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, and Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, shed light on the symptom improvement timeline in bipolar depression. This is a topic made more complex when factoring in individual patient characteristics and comorbidities, but the 2 experts have astute insights on how to tailor a management plan based on such factors. They cover symptom management and improvement from a variety of angles, including evaluating improvement in functionality and mood, guidance on follow-up and dose adjustment schedules, the utility of measurement-based care, and—of most importance—how to best communicate with and support a patient while they work towards remission and recovery.Presenters:Joseph F. Goldberg, MDClinical Professor of PsychiatryDepartment of PsychiatryIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, New YorkRoger McIntyre, MD, FRCPCProfessor of Psychiatry and PharmacologyDepartment of Psychiatry/PharmacologyUniversity of TorontoHead, Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology UnitDepartment of PsychiatryToronto, CanadaThis content is based on a CE/CME program supported by independent educational grants from AbbVie and Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.For more programs in this series, visit:https://bit.ly/3ft1rYI

Dr. Kendra Campbell is the founder of Free Range Psychiatry, an organization that believes in the potential for human beings to thrive without the need for psychiatric medications. Imagine going to the psychiatrist and not getting a prescription for an antidepressant, antipsychotic, or antianxiety medication. It's almost unheard of.Free Range is different. The doctors at Free Range Psychiatry work with patients to taper off of psych meds, to manage psych med withdrawal symptoms, and manage personal issues without medicating them. Please listen to our conversation about the dangers of psych drugs and how patients can work with their doctors to minimize use of these medications.https://freerange.org/If you enjoy this podcast episode, please subscribe. Also, please visit our practice website at https://drleeds.com and our podcast website: https://therehab.com.

Here is the subreddit used in this podcast: https://www.reddit.com/r/Antipsychiatry/ Here is the article about Akathisia: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5771055/ Don't forget you can check out all things casual at: https://linktr.ee/Casual_Empire Also you can email me at: mentalhealthcasual@gmail.com In this podcast we talk about what akathisia is and why it is important to know the risk of what you put in your body.

What is akathisia? Akathisia is a relatively common medication side effect. Akathisia is a feeling of restlessness that many people find difficult to describe. Many people with akathisia say that it makes them feel like they would like to crawl out of their skin.   What does akathisia feel like? Akathisia can be just an uncomfortable feeling. But for many people that feeling of restlessness translates into not being able to sit still. (Akathisia comes from Greek words that mean “not able to sit down”). It can involve fidgeting, or not being able to sit down or lie down for very long without having to move. Akathisia can manifest as walking or pacing as well.   What causes akathisia? Akathisia is sometimes a symptom of neurological illnesses (like Parkinson's disease), but most of the time akathisia is a medication side effect. Medications used to treat psychosis or schizophrenia are the most common cause of akathisia. But antidepressants can cause akathisia. So can some treatments for nausea or vomiting.   Akathisia treatment   Akathisia is relatively easy to treat. The most common treatments for akathisia are: reducing the dose of the medication that's causing it, or getting rid of the medication and switching to a different one. The most common medication treatments for akathisia are propranolol or lorazepam. Other treatment options that have been studied include: cyproheptadine, vitamin B6, benztropine (Cogentin), or diphenhydramine (Benadryl).   In this week's episode, Melissa and Dr. Erik answer questions like: What is akathisia? What causes akathisia? What are the best treatments for akathisia?     Topics covered: 0:44 What is Akathisia?   02:11 Akathisia can consist of feelings or of movements.   3:32 What causes Akathisia?   6:36 Akathisia is a frequently missed or unrecognized side effect.   7:59 Why is Akathisia an often-unrecognized side effect?   10:40 The feeling of Akathisia is hard to express   14:25 A description of what Akathisia looks like   20:20 What to do when a medical problem does not respond to textbook solutions?   23:59 Antidepressant medications can cause Akathisia   26:17 Some medications for nausea or vomiting can cause Akathisia.   28:25 A tragic story of missed Akathisia in the emergency department   30:18 Advice and possible solutions for someone who might be experiencing restlessness   33:07 Weighing your options and choosing the right medications         About the Podcast: Dr. Erik Messamore is a board-certified psychiatric physician and PhD-level pharmacologist. He's a consultant psychiatrist, researcher, lecturer, teacher, and solution-focused scholar currently affiliated with the Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, Ohio. He is joined on this podcast by Melissa Xenophontos, a journalist, radio producer and longtime mental health advocate. Send us a question Useful Links Dr. Erik's website and blog Podcast website Ask A Psychiatrist YouTube Channel

Here For The Truth hosted by Joel Rafidi and Yerasimos Stilianessis To support our podcast in our mission of making truth mainstream, you can make a donation or subscribe to our Patreon for early access to episode releases and other community benefits. https://www.paypal.me/hereforthetruthpod  https://www.patreon.com/hereforthetruth Ali Zeck is a health and medical freedom advocate sharing her story and experience with the world in order to educate and liberate people from the dangers of Big Pharma drugs and help them to tune into their own power. Ali shares her personal and incredibly inspiring story of surviving Big Pharma, psychiatric drugs and multiple suicide attempts along with the effect these drugs have, breaking narcissistic relationships and stepping into freedom through healing her trauma. Ali implores us to further adopt self-responsibility as a means of exiting the matrix. We discuss the government as a branch of psychopathy and so much more in this deep and personal podcast. Topics covered: Narcissism vs psychopathy. Gaslighting and allopathic medicine indoctrination. Akathisia and other effects of psychiatric drugs. Turning points on the road to healing. Flipping the script on the stigma of mental illness. The impact of trauma and recovering as a family. Modern medicine and Big Pharma as a religion. The tentacles of the matrix and distrust of celebrity culture. Trauma-bonding with government. The shadow side of the truth community. Personal responsibility as a pathway to freedom. Signposts on the authentic path. Pseudo rites of passage. https://linktr.ee/hereforthetruth Related links: https://www.instagram.com/we.the.freed.with.ali/ https://t.me/AliZeck  

In this episode we talk with our friend Katharine Pearson Lindley. She shares with us about her battles with crippling anxiety, depression, ptsd, and more. Katharine also shares how she was wrongfully prescribed benzodiazepines for her anxiety and the long term negative effects that they are having on her to this day. We discuss how medication taken the right way can be a huge help, but also when taken incorrectly, can be a nightmare. She also teaches us about “Akathisia,” what it is and what it does to the body. This was a great conversation! https://akathisiaalliance.org, https://www.benzoinfo.com, https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/outsidersandoutliers/support

On today's episode, we have medical anthropologist Jessica Cadoch. Together we talk about the power of the psychedelic experience, grief and loss, and how to make meaning when you're presented with the opportunity to redfine yourself. If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! And, join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are fighting towards! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 Modern Anarchy Community: Instagram Facebook Patreon Jessica's Community: Email: jesscadoch@gmail.com Instagram Resources to Learn More: Katherine MacLean Post-Traumatic Growth Demi Lovato on Relapsing and Being "California Sober" Carl Jung and the Shadow: The Mechanics of Your Dark Side Rick Doblin on Treating PTSD with MDMA Therapy How Trees Survive and Thrive After A Fire What is Akathisia? WebMD Akathisia Michael Pollan's Book: How to Change Your Mind Rick Doblin: Therapeutic Potential for Veterans Analysis Paralysis & Trader Joe's Thomas Coon's Paradigm Shift Foucault: Biopower, Governmentality, and the Subject The Panopticon Novel Neuronal Connections What is Imposter Syndrome?

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Susan Wehry, MD, is a geriatric psychiatrist with over 35 years of experience as a clinician, educator, public administrator, and long-term care advisor. She is currently Chief of Geriatrics at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she directs AgingME: Maine’s Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) and the new TeleHealthy program.    “Once you get on an anti-psychotic, there is a fear among the caregiver, either staff or family members, that the behavior is going to come back if you stop the drug,” Susan explains. “People never want to take people off of medications, and that is why the regulators have said, ‘Sorry, you have to.’ There is a required gradual dose reduction. It's always anxiety provoking, so it's kind of better never to start if you don't have to because stopping is equally challenging.”   “I would like to have your audience understand something else really important about anti-psychotics and that is their side effects. I think doctors, nurses, and others often miss a very specific side effect of anti-psychotics called Akathisia,” Susan says. “If they think that their loved one might be experiencing Akathisia and are on an anti-psychotic, they should speak with their doctor.”   Akathisia is a movement disorder characterized by a subjective feeling of inner restlessness accompanied by mental distress and an inability to sit still.     Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show!   To find out more about Bobbi and Mike or the inspiration behind this podcast, Rodger That, head over to rodgerthat.show.

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In this episode of the podcast, we discuss akathisia, the horrible and all too common side effect of psychiatric medications. Subsequently, we go through definitions, history, mechanism, how to rate it, and treatment. Link to Blog. Link to Resource Library. 

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This week on the Mad in America podcast we turn our attention to prescription-drug-induced akathisia and joining me to discuss this is Jill Nickens. Jill is the president and founder of the Akathisia Alliance for Education and Research, a nonprofit organization formed by people who have personal experience of akathisia. The group includes biochemists, psychologists, nurses, attorneys, business owners, and others who have survived akathisia, suicidality and devastating personal losses due, in part, to a lack of awareness by medical professionals. They have come together to inform and raise awareness to help minimize the risk of developing akathisia. Akathisia is an extremely distressing neurological disorder that causes severe agitation, an inability to remain still and an overwhelming sense of terror. It is primarily caused by prescribed medications and the most common offenders are anti-psychotics, antidepressants, anti-nausea medications and antibiotics.

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In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis and management of akathisia. Here are some questions Dr. Pontone addresses: Why is akathisia important? For differential diagnosis, what are the most common conditions that can mimic akathisia? What is pseudoakathisia? What can you do to treat akathisia before adding any new medication? If you need to add a medication, which one should you choose? Faculty: Greg Pontone, M.D. Learn more about Premium Membership here Earn 1.25 CMEs: "Drug-Induced Movement Disorders: The Clinical Essentials" Akathisia: How to Diagnose and Manage?

In this episode Susan Guthrie speaks with Wendy Dolin, the Founder of MISSD, about the potentially fatal drug reaction known as akathisia and how speaking to Wendy recently saved Susan when she had her own near miss.  This is truly information that may save your life or the life of someone you love and Wendy's journey beyond the heartbreak of losing her beloved husband and how she took that journey to turn it into a mission to create akithisia awareness around the globe! That day ten years ago started much as any other and Wendy Dolin had no idea that when her husband Stewart went off to work that day he would never return home again.  The tragedy that befell her husband and family that day took Wendy on a journey through the world of drug trials, ground-breaking litigation and world-wide advocacy to found MISSD (The Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin), dedicated to creating awareness around akathisia and helping us to be educated consumers of prescription and over the counter drugs. What is akathisia?   Akathisia is a disorder induced as a side effect of medications (including, but not limited to, SSRI's and antipsychotics), which can cause a person such intense inner restlessness that the sufferer is driven to violence and/or suicide.  There are many permutations of akathisia but the number one thing to take away from this episode?  Anytime you start, stop or change the dosage of a medication, BE AWARE!  This is when you are most vulnerable for akathisia or other negative effects of medication.  MISSD is not anti-medication but is pro-information so be sure to listen and be informed today! Some Highlights the Episode: Find out some of the medications can lead to akathisia - many of them are probably in your medicine cabinet right now! Learn what symptoms to look for that might indicate you need to get some help. Hear how Wendy was inspired to take her tragedy and turn it into advocacy by founding MISSD. Discover the poignant meaning behind the acronym for MISSD. Find out why members of the military may be even more at risk. Hear why the information in this episode is so on point for the COVID vaccine we are all waiting for and why we need to be concerned. Wendy and her mission with MISSD are a truly inspirational story of life BEYOND tragedy so listen to this episode today! FOR AN EXTENDED VERSION OF MY INTERVIEW WITH WENDY, GO TO THE DIVORCE & BEYOND PODCAST YOUTUBE CHANNEL WHERE WE CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION INCLUDING: WENDY'S GROUND-BREAKING LEGAL FIGHT WITH THE DRUG COMPANIES WHAT SHE LEARNED ABOUT DRUG TRIALS THAT WE ALL NEED TO KNOW, AND FOR THOSE REBUILDING THEIR LIVES AFTER DIVORCE, HOW WENDY FOUND HER STRENGTH TO THRIVE AFTER TRAGEDY. More information about Wendy Dolin and MISSD:  MISSD (The Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin) is a unique 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the memory of Stewart and other victims of akathisia by raising awareness and educating the public about the dangers of akathisia. MISSD aims to ensure that people suffering from akathisia's symptoms are accurately diagnosed so that needless deaths are prevented. A website, the creation of educational materials and support of conferences will help to raise awareness and knowledge of akathisia and medication-induced suicides. Again, we feel it's important to note that we are not anti-drug, and recognize that prescription drugs can be positive and life-saving for many individuals. We are for truth in disclosure, honesty in reporting and legitimate drug trials. 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Podcast summary of articles from the June 2020 edition of the Journal of Emergency Medicine from the American Academy of Emergency Medicine.  Topics include chest pain, ketamine sedations, stroke scores, venous thromboembolism in cancer patients, akathisia, and board review on pediatric magnet ingestions.  Guest speaker is Dr. Greg Adams.

Welcome to the Mikhaila Peterson Podcast, episode 9. This is a brief podcast with my dad Jordan Peterson about what happened to him and my family in the last year. The following are links that may help elucidate some of the topics we discussed in this episode: Paradoxical reaction to benzodiazepines – a condition dad was diagnosed with https://www.acep.org/how-we-serve/sections/toxicology/news/july-2017/paradoxical-reactions-to-benzodiazepines-who-gets-them-and-why/ - Akathisia - something dad really really really suffered from - https://w-bad.org/akathisia/ - “Many medical professionals don’t recognize akathisia or that it’s a drug-induced state. Instead, they write off the symptoms as a “worsening of mental illness” or other condition. Sometimes they even raise the dose of the offending drug and when the patient’s condition worsens as a result, they may prescribe more medication which can sometimes further exacerbate the problem or that fail to offer relief. If the medical professionals you encounter are ignorant about akathisia or attempt to blame it on “something else”, present them with medical information on the condition or search until you find a knowledgeable physician.” - Catatonia and benzo withdrawal - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8835707/ - Suicidality and benzodiazepines - https://www.psychiatrist.com/PCC/article/Pages/2017/v19n02/16r02037.aspx - “The majority of studies identified in this review report a positive correlation between prescribed benzodiazepines and attempted or completed suicide.” https://www.healio.com/news/psychiatry/20181101/benzodiazepine-users-with-ptsd-more-likely-to-attempt-complete-suicide - Dependence vs. Addiction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSdYltpePU8&list=PLGiM-snSAzyv6vnRV5NRsnJ_aQmapK0FI&index=7&t=0s - Benzodiazepine use and dementia risk - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6325366/ - Benzo prescription rates: “More than one in eight U.S. adults (12.6 percent) used benzodiazepines in the past year” https://www.psychiatry.org/newsroom/news-releases/study-finds-increasing-use-and-misuse-of-benzodiazepines - Examples of severe benzo withdrawal from prescribed benzos: https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/lifestyle/healthandlife/benzo-nightmare-us-doctor-on-a-personal-mission-to-highlight-the-dangers-of-the-drug-995756.html http://www.benzo-case-japan.com/my-story-english.php https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2047018/ - A particularly heartbreaking experience http://www.zakstein.org/for-meghan-testimony-in-support-of-ma-house-act-4062/ - Celebrity deaths involving benzos: Anna Nicole Smith, Whitney Houston, - https://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/2012/03/02/how_antianxiety_meds_are_killing_celebrities.html Heath Ledger - https://edition.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/02/06/heath.ledger/ Michael Jackson - http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/15634083/the-drugs-found-in-michael-jacksons-body-after-he-died Philip Seymour Hoffman - https://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobsullum/2014/03/03/philip-seymour-hoffmans-mixed-drug-intoxication-is-typical-of-so-called-heroin-overdoses/#6c1ac87c14aa Amy Winehouse - https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/270466/Amy-Winehouse-had-taken-sedative Tom Petty - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cchr-another-celebrity-lost-to-benzodiazepines-and-opioids-mix-300588100.html - Benzos and early death: The study’s results state the statistically significant chances of early death double with the prescription of a benzodiazepine. https://www.bmj.com/content/348/bmj.g1996 - Overdose risk of benzos with opioids: “Yet over 30 percent of opioid-related overdoses also include benzodiazepines. One study published this year showed that using benzos with opioids increases overdose risk five-fold compared with using opioids only.” https://www.upmc.com/media/news/opioid-benzo-overdose https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/opioids/benzodiazepines-opioids - Warnings for benzodiazepine usage: “If benzodiazepines are needed daily, people shouldn’t take them for longer than two to four weeks. If used long term, then it’s best only to take them two to three times a week.” https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/02/antianxiety-drugs-fuel-the-next-deadly-drug-crisis-in-us.html - The Ashton Protocol – how some people get off of benzos – not something Dad could tolerate given his paradoxical reaction and akathisia https://benzo.org.uk/manual/ - Collecting duct carcinoma - the cancer mom miraculously recovered from - https://www.currentoncology.com/index.php/oncology/article/view/1230/1229 - Sodium metabisulfite allergy symptoms – the original cause of the benzodiazepine prescription - https://foodallergycanada.ca/food-allergy-basics/food-allergies-101/what-are-food-allergies/sulphites/ - Other links about benzos: https://medicatingnormal.com/benzodiazepines-anti-anxiety-meds/ https://www.theinnercompass.org/learn-unlearn/intervention/anti-anxiety-benzodiazepines www.benzobuddies.org

This week on MIA Radio, we interview Wendy Dolin founder of the MISSD foundation. MISSD stands for Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin. In 2010, Wendy’s husband Stewart Dolin was prescribed Paxil (paroxetine), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor ("SSRI") for mild situational anxiety. Within days, Stewart's anxiety became worse. He felt restless and had trouble sleeping. On July 15, 2010, just six days after beginning the medication, following a regular lunch with a business associate, Stewart left his office and walked to a nearby train station, despite not being a regular commuter. A registered nurse who was also on the platform later reported seeing Stewart pacing back and forth and looking very agitated. As a train approached, Stewart ended his life. Founded in 2011, MISSD is a unique non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the memory of Stewart and others by raising awareness and educating the public about the dangers of akathisia. MISSD aims to ensure that people suffering from akathisia's symptoms are accurately diagnosed so that needless deaths are prevented. Relevant Links: Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin MISSD on YouTube MISSD Handout MISSD Free one-hour Continuing Ed Course Akathisia Stories - MISSD Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify) NYC Subway Ads Take Akathisia Out of the Darkness Wendy Dolin Takes on GlaxoSmithKline And Wins — For Now at Least Stewart Dolin’s Widow Loses $3 Million Verdict for Paxil Suicide on Appeal

Akathisia is one of the most common symptoms of benzo withdrawal. It is often defined by the feeling of inner restlessness and the urgency to keep moving. It can be exhausting, overwhelming, and even debilitating for some — but it can be managed.In today's episode, we examine excitability symptoms. We learn some of the causes, identify some of the signs, and even share a few tips on how to deal with this condition. We also have some feedback on our Facebook change, share a story from Canada, and discuss some methods for managing our emotional minds. Welcome to Episode #23 Today, we return to our series on the symptoms of benzo withdrawal and focus our attention on excitability symptoms. We also hear a benzo story from Canada, share some of the feedback we've received regarding our Facebook page, and explore the battle between our rational and emotional minds. But first, let's list the resources used in this episode, and then we'll dive deeper into the content of episode 23. Episode Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Benzo Free of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. INTRODUCTIONBENZO FREE BLOG: "A New Direction at Benzo Free" BENZO STORYYOUTUBE: "A Cautionary Tale" FEATURE: Excitability Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal "Akathisia: 15 Things to Know About This Horrible Condition." MedPro Disposal Website. July 24, 2017. Accessed June 15, 2019. https://www.medprodisposal.com/akathisia-15-things-to-know-about-this-horrible-condition/. Ashton, C. Heather. Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How to Withdraw (aka The Ashton Manual). 2002. Accessed April 13, 2016. http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual.Foster, D E. Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal. Erie, Colorado: Denim Mountain Press, 2018. http://www.benzofree.org/book.Petursson, H. and M. H. Lader. "Withdrawal from long-term benzodiazepine treatment." British Medical Journal 283(September 5, 1981):643-5. Accessed July 17, 2017. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1506756/pdf/bmjcred00675-0021.pdf. BENZO FREE LINKSWebsitePodcast Home PageFeedback FormDisclaimer Podcast Summary This podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos, a group of drugs from the benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine classes, better known as anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives, and minor tranquilizers. Their common brand names include Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin, Lunesta, Valium, and Xanax. Introduction In today's intro, I rambled again, as I often do. I spoke a bit about this past few weeks and the issues with our Facebook page which lead to taking it offline. I explored the emotions I went through and discussed the battle so many of us face between our rational and emotional minds and suggested a few steps to take when our emotional minds take over. Mailbag Shared three comments regarding the decision to take our Facebook page offline. Benzo Stories Today's story was from Wendy in Canada. Featured Topic Today's featured topic: Excitability Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal In our feature today, we continued with our 14-part series on the symptoms of benzo withdrawal by taking a look at the excitability symptoms which includes akathisia, restlessness, restless legs, and jumpiness. We looked at the source of these symptoms, discussed the struggles we all face with them, and even shared a few tips on how to manage. Feedback We'd love to hear from you! The Benzo Free Podcast is a community podcast and we need your input to help it grow and improve. You can tell us what you think in the following ways: Fill out our feedback form at www.benzofree.org/feedbackEmail us at podcast@benzofree.org.Submit audio content, such as a recording of your story, or a comment or question.

Akathisia is one of the most common symptoms of benzo withdrawal. It is often defined by the feeling of inner restlessness and the urgency to keep moving. It can be exhausting, overwhelming, and even debilitating for some — but it can be managed. In today's episode, we examine excitability symptoms. We learn some of the causes, identify some of the signs, and even share a few tips on how to deal with this condition. We also have some feedback on our Facebook change, share a story from Canada, and discuss some methods for managing our emotional minds. https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/perpetual-motion-madness-excitability-symptoms-of-benzo-withdrawal-bfp023Video ID: BFP083 Chapters 00:00  Introduction12:28  Mailbag18:23  Benzo Story21:26  Excitability Symptoms37:36  Moment of Peace  Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. INTRODUCTION BENZO FREE BLOG: “A New Direction at Benzo Free” — https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/a-new-direction-at-benzo-free BENZO STORY YOUTUBE: “A Cautionary Tale” FEATURE: Excitability Symptoms of Benzo Withdrawal “Akathisia: 15 Things to Know About This Horrible Condition.” MedPro Disposal Website. July 24, 2017. Accessed June 15, 2019. https://www.medprodisposal.com/akathisia-15-things-to-know-about-this-horrible-condition/.Ashton, C. Heather. Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How to Withdraw (aka The Ashton Manual). 2002. Accessed April 13, 2016. http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual.Foster, D E. Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal. Erie, Colorado: Denim Mountain Press, 2018. https://easinganxiety.com/book. Petursson, H. and M. H. Lader. “Withdrawal from long-term benzodiazepine treatment.” British Medical Journal283(September 5, 1981):643-5. Accessed July 17, 2017.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1506756/pdf/bmjcred00675-0021.pdf.  Episode Summary Today, we return to our series on the symptoms of benzo withdrawal and focus our attention on excitability symptoms. We also hear a benzo story from Canada, share some of the feedback we've received regarding our Facebook page, and explore the battle between our rational and emotional minds.  The PodcastThe Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata). WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.comMAILING LIST: https://www.easinganxiety.com/subscribe YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx DISCLAIMERAll content provided by Easing Anxiety is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical advice. Any health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. CREDITSMusic provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.storyblocks.com Benzo Free Theme — Title: “Walk in the Park” — Artist: Neil Cross PRODUCTIONEasing Anxiety is produced by…Denim Mountain Presshttps://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2022 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

Kanye West’s interview about living with bipolar disorder has recently made the media rounds. Mr. West speaks about not liking medication, about mania being a creative outlet, and the career edge he believes he has because of living with mental illness. Suffice to say, whenever someone gains an audience by speaking about living with bipolar disorder, our hosts are going to take notice. Do they agree with Mr. West? Listen now to find out. Highlights from ‘Kanye West Bipolar’ Episode [1:00] Kanye West’s interview on ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.’ [4:00] David Letterman tells his story about mental illness. [12:00] What is Akathisia? [19:00] Talking about bipolar mania. [22:00] Should we take mental health advice from famous people?

Do you know the 16 "red flares" of suicide? Can you identify when someone may need your help? Can you distinguish between myths and truths of suicide? If a friend or family member needs help, do you know what to say or do? No worries, I've got you covered! References in this episode include Akathisia 101 class & Mental Health First Aid  

In case you were getting restless, here's a new installment of DOCTIONARY for the bestest! Big H shakes up the game again and defines the word “Akathisia." Enjoy! **This episode was edited and mixed by Reesh and features original production courtesy of our homie JMKM from Productive Culture. Check out the amazing collection of beats by The Productive Culture Crew on SoundCloud & Spotify: soundcloud.com/productiveculture/sets open.spotify.com/artist/5dyTfzlV8t4WI0BNMzgFvf We love you Medicine ReMixed Fam! Leave us a Voice Message on Anchor, Hit us up on Social Media and/or leave us a review in Podcastville! Facebook: facebook.com/MedicineRemixed/ Instagram: instagram.com/medicine_remixed/ Twitter: twitter.com/medicineremixed Anchor: anchor.fm/medicineremixed --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicineremixed/message

Holistic dietitian Cindy Klinger watched her father struggle with akathisia, a deadly side-effect of antidepressant and antipsychotic medications that eventually led him to suicide. I answer a listener question about supporting family at the funeral of a loved one. And I revisit last week's episode, The Truth, and what my personal heartbreak taught me about grief.  Cindy Klinger's work:  https://cindyklinger.com/ Support Coming Back on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Subscribe: iTunes https://apple.co/2CMqhhE Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil GooglePlay http://bit.ly/2lWQmiG TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/ To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, leave a voicemail at 312.725.3043 or email shelby@shelbyforsythia.com, subject line, "Podcast." Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

Tune in to hear Dr. Goodman speak about Akathisia. Akathisia isa state of agitation, distress, and restlessness that is an occasional side-effect of antipsychotic drugs.  visit www.hddrugworks.com to read the whole article about "The Problem(s) with Drug Treatment for HD."