May Cause Side Effects with Brooke Siem

May Cause Side Effects with Brooke Siem

157. SSRIs and the False Comfort of Selectivity

Rebranding SSRIs as Systemic Sabotage of Real Intelligence.

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Brooke Siem
Oct 03, 2025
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We’re working our way through Chris Masterjohn, PhD’s work on how the relationship between serotonin, antidepressants, and our cells creates the perfect storm for antidepressant withdrawal.

Masterjohn’s work is dense. And as we get deeper into it, it’s only getting more complex. It makes me feel like a kid being forced to practice piano. I know I need to…

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