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SSRIs, Big Pharma, & Everyday Miracles | Blake Guichet | Episode 267

SSRIs, Big Pharma, & Everyday Miracles | Blake Guichet | Episode 267

FromConfessions Of A Crappy Christian Podcast


SSRIs, Big Pharma, & Everyday Miracles | Blake Guichet | Episode 267

FromConfessions Of A Crappy Christian Podcast

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Sep 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Join us for today’s episode as Blake shares a deeply personal and candid account of her experience with SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), discussing her 15-year journey with these medications and her recent decision to stop taking them. She reflects on her initial decision to start taking SSRIs as a young adult, her family's history of relying on pharmaceuticals, and the challenges she faced when trying to taper off these medications in 2021, highlighting the physical and emotional toll it took on her. Please note that Blake is not a medical professional, this is not medical advice, and she urges listeners not to make any medication changes without consulting professionals.  In this episode, you’ll be able to: Gain insight into the transformative journey after coming off SSRIs, including the emotional and spiritual changes that can happen. Discover how Blake’s faith has provided her a sense of belonging, security and reliance on God while navigating this season. Explore information and considerations regarding long-term SSRI use, along with details about supplements that may support individuals on a similar journey. To connect with Blake: Instagram: @thegirlnamedblake Website: thegirlnamedblake.com
Released:
Sep 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Crappy Christian Podcast strives to shed a light on the topics the church often forgets. In this space, you'll find conversations with people who have gone through the fire and come back with buckets of water for the people still in it. Hosted by @thegirlnamedblake, this podcast packs a punch (the good kind) and touches on everything from mental health to sex to divorce to the everyday life of a Christian, & the good news that God in the midst of it all.