PSSD Network | Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction

In 2008, Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa contacted the FDA about reports of SSRIs causing persistent sexual dysfunction on behalf of his constituent Dr. Audrey Bahrick. The FDA responded they needed stronger evidence to change SSRI labels. https://lnkd.in/enaqNQ5x

In 2011, Eli Lilly and Company told the FDA that Prozac (fluoxetine) can cause persistent sexual dysfunction and the FDA added it to Prozac’s drug label. The FDA failed to realize that this harm could be caused by all similar SRI antidepressants. Dr. Peterson Pierre explains:

Honored to have been part of another summit addressing the role of psychiatric medicines play in veteran suicide and mental health epidemic. I had the privilege of moderating a panel of lived experience survivors. They got to tell their stories and the journey to take their mental health back. The room was full of stories. So many people have been told its their disease and pills thrown at them. One person was on over 18 medications. 💊 We are changing the narrative one story at a time. Stories combined with data is powerful. Thanks Grunt Style Foundation Veterans Collaborative Derek Blumke Diana Hazel Rodriguez Mad In America Massachusetts Office of the Veteran Advocate Angie Peacock Bob Whitaker and many more. #nomoredeadfriends #mentalhealth #makeamericahealthyagain

"It is almost impossible to hold a relationship [...] to have a romantic partner is very challenging." In a new video from TaperClinic, Jess describes the devastating impact that irreversible 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗦𝗦𝗥𝗜 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝘆𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗣𝗦𝗦𝗗) has on romantic relationships. Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/gXhr8hCy

⚠️ Sexual dysfunction can persist even after stopping antidepressants! ⚠️ SSRI medications may lead to post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD), with symptoms like loss of libido, numbness, or difficulty with arousal. Some individuals experience these effects for years, even after discontinuation. While the condition remains under-researched and controversial, experts recommend healthy lifestyle changes and consulting doctors who are informed about PSSD. https://lnkd.in/gHRbMYMD

Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) is a condition that doesn’t get nearly enough attention, yet it deeply impacts the lives of those experiencing it. PSSD can cause long-term changes in sexual function even after discontinuing antidepressants, leaving many feeling frustrated and unheard. In my latest blog, I explore what PSSD is, the common symptoms, and how individuals can seek support. Whether you’re dealing with this personally or know someone who is, it’s important to understand that healing is possible, and you’re not alone. Let’s open the conversation and spread awareness about this condition. Read more here 👇 https://lnkd.in/ei_-aNiG

Thank you, Alice Giddings (Metro.co.uk), for covering this devastating condition. https://lnkd.in/erQDrGkM

"𝐈 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬." Andy, 37, has suffered from Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) for 13 years. Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/e94bvhrD #WorldMentalHealthDay

On his new show "Father-Offspring Interviews", Dr. Robert Sapolsky, a professor of biology, neurology, and neurosurgery at Stanford University, answers a question about 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗦𝗦𝗥𝗜 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝘆𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (#PSSD) sent to him by a subscriber. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/eEPP9HWu

I had the privilege of being interviewed for “First Do No Pharma” documentary by UK cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a courageous doctor exposing the deadly grip Big Pharma has on our healthcare system. It’s finally out and was able to watch the US premiere last night at a screening on Capitol Hill. Earlier this week the film opened in London at the famous Odeon Theater and was well received by public and the media. It will be interesting to see if this message gets covered in mainstream media where US is one of only two countries that allow drug advertising on television. Before Woody died, I had never questioned the FDA or the medications prescribed by our doctors. I trusted the system, just like most people do including our doctors. Since then, I’ve learned how deeply the spider web of corruption and manipulation runs, with science manipulated and studies ghostwritten by the pharmaceutical companies paying influential doctors as Key Opinion Leaders. They were the OG Influencers before social media influencers. Between 2003 and 2016, pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer paid over $33 billion in fines for illegal marketing and fraud. Yet, these are the same companies trusted with our health. It’s shocking to realize that drugs like Vioxx killed nearly as many people as the Vietnam War. And despite the billions spent every year on healthcare, we are sicker than ever as a nation. This film is a must-see, exposing essential truths. It features many of my favorite healthy skeptics, including former BMJ editor Fiona Godlee, investigative journalist and former U.S. Senate Finance investigator Paul Thacker, Dr. John Abramson, who helped expose Vioxx, and British cardiologist Peter Wilmshurst, who speaks on research fraud. Others like Casey Means and Robert Kennedy are also interviewed. I was especially pleased to see a nod to the Too Much Medicine movement and the Choosing Wisely campaigns, both of which have unfortunately faded since the pandemic. The business model & culture of putting profits before people must change. We are considered “acceptable collateral damage” or the cost of doing business. We deserve better. Woody deserved better. You deserve better. Thanks Aseem for including my voice, Woody’s story and exposing some of the documents from my litigation that show just how these companies think and behave. The film will be available at the link below: nopharmfilm.com. #pharmaceuticaldrugsafety #fda #toomuchmedicine #firstdonoharm #harmsinmedicine #sellingsickness #bigpharma