DEEP DIVE: Coming off antidepressants and is "chemical imbalance" a myth?

19/07/2025 21 min
DEEP DIVE: Coming off antidepressants and is "chemical imbalance" a myth?

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Brain zaps, increased anxiety, confusion: these are just some of the symptoms people report when they're getting off antidepressants. So why is coming off antidepressants such a taboo topic? And why are researchers arguing about what actually happens during withdrawal? In this extended episode, we unpack the withdrawal symptoms you're experiencing, look into the massive debate about a recent study, and get some advice for what to do if you decide to stop taking antidepressants. Guest: Professor Jon Jureidini, psychiatrist, University of AdelaideGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm