Drew Linsalata
Drew Linsalata
EP 146 - Part 2 - Antidpressants, Anxiety and Me
EP 146 - Part 2 - Antidpressants, Anxiety and Me
EP 146 - Part 2 - Antidpressants, Anxiety and Me
Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Drew Linsalata shares his nine-year experience with Paxil, discussing its impact on decision-making and relationships in 'The Anxious Truth' podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Antidepressants and Anxiety: Drew Linsalata's Nine-Year Journey with Paxil
What I cannot stress enough is that it took away the ability to make good judgments.
Imagine living with anxiety so intense that you turn to medication for relief, only to find it comes with its own set of challenges. In this episode of 'The Anxious Truth,' Drew Linsalata opens up about his nine-year experience with Paxil, an antidepressant he took from 1996 to 2005. This is part two of a three-part series where Drew dives into the highs and lows of his journey with anxiety medications. Drew doesn't sugarcoat his story.
While Paxil did help manage his anxiety, it also brought significant drawbacks. He shares candidly about how the medication dulled his ability to make sound decisions, affecting his mental and emotional well-being, business choices, and even his family relationships. There were times he forgot to take his medication, only to feel dizzy and disoriented days later. What makes this episode compelling is Drew's emphasis on the personal nature of medication experiences.
He stresses that what worked—or didn't work—for him might be different for someone else. This episode isn't just about Drew's story; it's a call to communicate openly with healthcare providers and to understand that everyone's journey with anxiety and its treatments is unique. For anyone grappling with anxiety or considering medication, Drew's insights offer a valuable perspective.
His honesty about the ups and downs of using Paxil can help listeners make more informed decisions and foster better conversations with their doctors. Tune in to hear a raw and real account of navigating anxiety treatment.