Antidepressant Withdrawal: Finding an Astronomical Perspective - A Conversation with Safa Askeri

Safa Askeri joins us to discuss his experience of antidepressant withdrawal and the gaslighting he was subjected to as he raised concerns with his doctors.

"After this happened to me, I know that I can handle anything in life, no matter how hard it is."

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