#678 - Psych Med Withdrawal Expert Laura Delano
Summary
Theo Von interviews Laura Delano, author of "Unshrunk," about her journey with psychiatric treatment resistance and her book on the topic. Delano shares her experience of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 14, leading to a lifelong reliance on medication that she argues disconnected her from her true self. They discuss the subjective nature of DSM diagnoses, the societal pressure to medicalize suffering, and the challenges of navigating mental health care systems. The conversation highlights the need for informed choice and exploring alternatives to traditional psychiatric treatments.
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