Survivors Speak: "Medicating Normal" Post-Screening Discussion

[@MedicatingNormal]

To watch the full film, Medicating Normal, visit: medicatingnormal.com/watch/

[@mikestephens7270]

The validation is immeasurable. So many of us NEED to be seen and heard and BELIEVED. Thank you all so much.

[@BflyMom_212]

@Mike Stephens To be BELIEVED !! Yes! The public is so trusting of Big Pharma and Doctor's that They don't believe that it's possible to be injured by a "trusted " medication.

[@clausmehl8731]

@@BflyMom_212 the harm is incredible. Chemical castrating , brain damage.

[@قصصالانبياءللأطفال-ر6د]

No-one belive us that we cannot even do litlle actions or activities... God bless you Angie you are strong as you did this chanell during withdrawal.

[@MedicatingNormal]

You are right, I worked with the film while still healing and it was super hard.

[@NoName-pu5ls]

When you stand and share your story in an empowering way, your story will heal you and others! ❤

[@Blahblahblahblah666]

I wish these videos had millions of views.

[@MedicatingNormal]

us too!

[@clausmehl8731]

@@MedicatingNormal sometime i think, it Would be better no to survive this treatment. Chemical lobotomised is not living but only existing as empty shell. Psychiatry is torture for money devasting People with horrible neurotoxins. Why is such a shit called mental healthcare. I was put on cymbalta because chronic pain. Thank you for the channel. In Germany you tube is censored. The beginning of Dictature.

[@koalafromtomorrow5656]

Would you mind if I downloaded this video and sent to a current affair and the project to try and create more awareness

[@estelled389]

@@koalafromtomorrow5656 That is a fantastic idea, it would get so much exposure. Every man woman around teen around the globe needs to.see this. The suffering is heinous and real. So so heinous.

[@cynthuquita]

Maybe if we like and subscribe, we help the KZbin algorith to reach more people.

[@NoName-pu5ls]

This was the best therapy, relaxed, compassionate , informative, courteous, just loved it! Brought tears to my eyes. The folks involved you all are magnificent..truly!

[@pamami1227]

Brilliant minds here. This clip by itself is so validating. Thanks for sharing. I mean, thanks to each panelist here.

[@jayanthisrinivasan9055]

You are great people. Kudos to all of you.Just off ecitalopram, low dose, after 20 years.I suffered immensely from insomnia, walking up and down at night, restless,,and now feel better.I am still on 0.5mg clonazepam and am planning to slowly reduce. it.My 2 cents , Eat ONLY fresh ,lightly cooked food WITHOUT ADDITIVES, keep your stomach light.It helps.Light ,sustained excercise, in sunlight. Take care and stay blessed.

[@DEEPMOODYPURPLEBLUES]

I'm in tears listening to all of you speak , especially the incident Angie shares about getting hit on her bike and then in the midst of her understandable ensuing distress being cognizant of the despicable fact that people in our society who are seen crying or otherwise experiencing any sort of outward distress in public are effectively shunned in every way imaginable all-too often - that you were fucking AFRAID TO CRY in public - I can relate too well! I have no words to describe how utterly heartbroken and hopeless that makes me feel for all of us. I am so sorry you experienced that all alone, Angie! For all of us living islands in this sea of sewage we call society, my heart and burgeoning courage go out to you all! Thank you ALL for this wonderful film and for the courage in sharing your lived experiences! We need to raise awareness through raising each others voices like this! Much love and respect! Be well.

[@pamami1227]

Just watched Medicating Normal. Beautiful movie. Thanks for pointing me there.

[@ArghMatey]

Serious crying here too. I feel VALIDATED FINALLY!!!

[@julieadams5389]

This discussion is excellent. I’m going to find the way to watch the film now. 🙂

[@MedicatingNormal]

Thank you! We thought so too. To watch the film: medicatingnormal.com/watch/

[@jcoop49]

I too have been n benzo's for 31 yrs ,and Janice explaining about tardive dyskinesia she suffer's with,I wondered why I started having severe grinding teeth and jaw symptoms and sudden jerking body shocks, skin crawling sensations ,rashes as Nichole has described,and many other stange symptoms,I've lost count of how many specialists I have seen over the years and not one of them ever put 2 and 2 together and said it was the Benzo' I was prescribed.I never had a name for it,so thank you for that information Janice.I too cried after watching your film x 3 times .

[@MyBenzoHell]

Powerful stuff ! Just watched the film on Amazon prime amazing. Currently day 5 of mirtazapine and will finish my Valium taper (last 4mg of it) in February once I’m stable of mirtazapine( remeron) ! Wish me luck and thanks for the amazing information! We will recovery! 🎉

[@ChristinaChrisR]

Hope you’re doing great. And if not I hope you’re at least ok!🌷

[@MyBenzoHell]

@@ChristinaChrisR I am 10 months without any drugs or medication . (Abstinent) life is really good ! Hope you are well too

[@ChristinaChrisR]

@@MyBenzoHell don’t know how to say this without sounding cheesy…but ok I don’t care: this made me happier than I’ve been all day. Seriously this is so good!!! Happy for you! YAY!!! And thanks for answering☺️ /Christina

[@MyBenzoHell]

@@ChristinaChrisR thanks :) I’m glad . The detox was 100% helped with social connection iv been getting through meetings . I’m back at college looking for work . Feeling good .

[@ChristinaChrisR]

@@MyBenzoHell 💪🏼🥰

[@aaronmalcolm4704]

I would love to share my story from a small town in Canada and I love to talk. I’m currently studying mental health and addiction. When you hear how many benzos I was on and I’m still alive!!! I’m so glad things are changing your stories are amazing.

[@oceanefred3041]

Thanks God people like you exist 🙏 I am so moved by all your testimonials. I am recovering from withdrawal after 2 and half year of a horrendous taper! It's soothing to hear that I am not the only one needing this validation and apology from the psychiatrists who harmed me, and also not being able to feel the love for my loved ones, etc... It's amazing to hear you all use the exact same words I do use to try to explain what I am going through to my close friends and family ! Will the movie be translated to French? I would like to share it with my family and friends here in France where I live.... Thank you for all you're doing! Bless you guys

[@rowenafuss6169]

omg im sitting here cryong too this is so emotional,

[@reginastone7223]

God work 🙏🏽

[@thereGoMapo]

Losing the ability to represent yourself is truly frightening. Labels have such power over us because society believes too much in them. There is a lack of critical thinking and healthy skepticism in society. Sanctuary trauma is another example of the power of labels. Wolves hiding in sheep's clothing.

[@Jean-yn6ef]

💚 Y❤️U are not your diagnosis 💚 so powerful 💚

[@jstone1211]

When are you going to do the movie in Williamsburg again? I was just over seven months when I first saw it. I would love to see it in the same setting, I would be able to give words of encouragement as I am now almost four years benzo free........

[@MedicatingNormal]

It's going to be in Virginia Beach on Jan 26th if you want to go! richardfeefoundation.org/event/

[@62maybiesjr]

Thank you Nicole for your excellent rebuttal at 102:38. Stay strong.

[@shona_taunton]

Thank you for this!!! I am a SKATER and HEALER currently also an inpatient being drugged up in a UK psychiatric hospital. Looking for support.

[@NoName-pu5ls]

Human encouragement

[@rosebruce201]

you know. I'm 57 and I was 21 when this all started. I swear they would tell me and it may have been social workers with 2 yrs training. theres no withdrawal with these medicines.I know it was more than social workers. . Just the patient is always wrong. no matter what. I remember saying I prayed . I said Jesus if you want me to live please help me. the next day i woke up with a peace. I was living at my 1st group home which was a scam on there part. well I told a nurse about praying and after, she which of course to her meant I was bipolar. Because I prayed and then felt peace, it was her determination that I was bipolar. they went from your bipolar to your not bipolar to you are bipolar to your not. Insanity. you have to understand. Most don't care. They Don'tCare. its like abuse victims in the catholic church say. the hierarchy don't care. they know now and they still don't care. My god they are changing sexes of little kids. you think they don't have a basic knowledge that that is wrong.

[@barbararay8578]

Does the emotional blunting go away? I want so much to feel again

[@clausmehl8731]

I dont know. Its part of side effects.

[@ruthm1384]

Yes it does, gradually, over time. I know, it's terrible! And I'm still not perfect, but I can feel more, there are nuances and fullness that I didn't feel for many years. Slowly I'm improving.

[@luigilucenti2821]

Not for me

[@AxeLady66]

Wow! I can identify with Sanctuary Trauma! Going for help, but then being made even worse.

[@lianecharbonneau9782]

Would be great if I could preorder as a Canadian ... the problem doesnt end in he United States....

[@michyrudy]

Will medicating normal go on Netflix?

[@eduardodossantosguerra6289]

The worst side effect of these "treatments" is the loss of autonomy, credibility and rights

[@kareendeveraux1847]

Of course, they need to take away your credibility, otherwise the fraud would collaps instantly. The narrative that patients are liars is necessary for the system to thrive.

[@kristinmeyer489]

No such thing as side effects. Effects which are known are effects, both in this case as in pharma.

[@eawil-sunart]

Where can I find the movie ? I’ve looked many times and can’t seem to find it 😕

[@MedicatingNormal]

The link to our screenings is in the caption of every one of our videos if you look just below the video. But here it is again: medicatingnormal.com/watch/

[@craftygirl17]

There’s no way of getting this movie in Canada, I tried to rent it and said not available in this country. It’s not even listed in my country on PBS checked all avenues.☹️

[@Phin13760]

Ive been off of antidepressants or 9 months after taking hem for 20 years. Any recommendations for insomnia? melatonin (dizzy)

[@قصصالانبياءللأطفال-ر6د]

Magnesium glycinate

[@planetbspace]

I went through protracted withdrawal a year off zoloft. It happened fast. I thought I had some crazy disease. Doctors missed it. I ended up reinstating. I hope you are well

[@meowterri]

It doesn’t allow me to watch, just shows upcoming events to buy tickets to watch it?

[@meowterri]

How do I get involved in this community for support?

[@MedicatingNormal]

We have many resources posted on our website and many of the groups are posted there in which these survivors are a part. www.medicatingnormal.com/resources

[@janealace]

Where can I watch the movie? I just found you guys. My doctor is tapering me off benzos. And I am scared. Really scared.

[@MedicatingNormal]

medicatingnormal.com/watch Deep breaths. Educate yourself as much as possible before embarking on a taper. benzoinfo.com/ashtonmanual benzoinfo.com benzobuddies.org benzoreform.org Good luck! Take it slow!

[@janelbucsko7919]

Terrible insomnia for months coming off trazadone

[@lenorepaletta9267]

It will come back. Stay the course. It may take more time than you thought possible. The brain will heal. Take good care of yourself.

[@Walsh25]

Why are you going off trazadone - it’s not a benzo -- hope you sleep

[@sharonendler1467]

i think a good example of “ Sanctuary Trauma” is going to your family and church about domestic violence and you are gaslight or told “ You have to forgive “. One can forgive but not while you are still not safe

[@MedicatingNormal]

You may be interested in the work of Jeff Brown on this topic: facebook.com/SOULSHAPING/photos/forgiveness-is-not-a-concept-its-a-process-and-if-you-choose-not-to-forgive-at-t/10159650658270982/?paipv=0&eav=AfaMLHLN9Q4Ba8KTUeb_fpzyLqas1xyBE-vbiHV-KYqYAUsG_KVptTLK5FYBNBgdjPk&_rdr

[@montesa9136]

Interestingly, I never thought about Suicide until I was off my Antidepressant I weaned off over a period of 4 months & have never been so depressed for over a year now! Nothing is ever said about a person's underlying condition coming back once a person stops taking their meds. Why is this?

[@MedicatingNormal]

It's impossible to parse out the difference between "relapse" (the original condition) or "withdrawal" the severe effects of coming off the drug- the same as someone who comes off of heroin or other street drugs. If you never had suicidal thoughts before the drug- that would not be "relapse" but instead it may be a "withdrawal" effect.

[@montesa9136]

@@MedicatingNormal So, in your opinion am in relapse or withdrawal? After weaning off the meds, I was fine for four months before falling into heavy depression .......

[@estelled389]

@@MedicatingNormal absolutely right ,Dr Peter Breggin states this also .

[@upendasana7857]

...also ...that brokenness "defective" label and way of thinking about those who are labelled mentally ill"..unfortunately goes far beyond the medcial system now but is so ubiquitous in how people think about health and illness and also the fear of admitting overall in general popualtion how they might feel certain things or expereince certain things because the overall culture has its iwn ideas about what it means to be "A functional human being". Our whole culture is far too ready to see health and normality is these narrow terms and target out those who just don't seem to fit in or perform in the ways that are expected. We need to talk about the sickness which exists in our culture that then stigmatises and scapegoats those who are calling it out.

[@meowterri]

Is the movie available? I’m new to this channel. Thanks!

[@Crazydoglady.]

i just started chewing my tongue last month!!!!! omg..I knew it was the prozac!!

[@hahag-zw6qn]

Im still on a sertriline and propanoloe, stop taking the strong pch med for bad crazy thoughts but still fighting the temper up and down.

[@hahag-zw6qn]

I didnt even get question really to why i was losing it b7t when id ask wuestions about childhood,cause my memory was coming back! BOOM PUT HER ON MEDS SHE IS SCIZO!

[@hahag-zw6qn]

Comr to find out people wrre trying to hide their guilt!! 😢 sad but im on my way by stay n away!!!!!

[@janelbucsko7919]

Bad withdrawls coming off trazadone for sleep. Terrible drug

[@Genesis817]

How long did you take it ? And the dose. How are you these days

[@snuppypuppy6693]

snuppy puppy says hi!

[@koalafromtomorrow5656]

Good glad one of the psyvhrudt took responsibility for Thier actions I am sorry U fell that way is not a apoly

[@Jannietime1]

My comment was actually removed from here within 10 minutes of posting. This survivor (me), spoke but was censored. That's really sad but par with my previous experience of most people. Whoever has the power to remove comments here, in my view, are in the 85% of the willfully blind. We are the rare ones in the 15% and that's the way it is. Still the censoring hurt me and that will affect your karma. I know well what it feels like to be shut down and you did it again.

[@MedicatingNormal]

I did not remove any comments. Could it have been flagged as spam or abuse by a fellow KZbin commenter? Did you use any bad language or anything that goes against KZbin community guidelines? I am the only admin that reads comments and I think I've removed maybe 2 in the last year for abuse and not any lately at all.