Joanna

Joanna

Psych meds survivor and licensed counselor on a mission to help others.
13
May

Can I Have Acceptance and Hope in Withdrawal?

They sometimes feel like they're in tension. Can we hold both?
4 min read
08
May

Will I Ever Feel Normal Again?

Facing fears in withdrawal
4 min read
06
May

How to Survive Long Days in Withdrawal

15 things that have helped me (and others) hang on
5 min read
05
May

My Psychiatric Medication History

What I took, how I tapered, and mistakes I made
5 min read
02
May

SSRI Withdrawal Symptoms

Symptoms go down; living life goes up.
2 min read
01
May

20 Months Off Psychiatric Meds

If you’re struggling with antidepressant withdrawal, know this: you’re not alone—and healing is possible.
3 min read
08
Jan

Withdrawal Feels Like Horror Movie Music

...but it does get better
4 min read
25
Sep

One Year Off Antidepressants

On September 11th, I passed the one-year mark for being off psych meds. I was in a bad wave that day, but I am seeing some improvements.
3 min read
14
Aug

10 Years On, 11 Months Off: My Journey Through SSRI Withdrawal

This is my story so far.
5 min read