Psychiatrist Explains Overmedication Symptoms and Solutions

Join Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in identifying and treating psychiatric adverse drug reactions, as he discusses the critical issue of overmedication. Are you overmedicated? Today we’re going to explore what overmedication is, what it looks like, why it happens, and most importantly, what you can do about it. Dr. Witt-Doerring brings a unique perspective from his experience as a Medical Officer at the FDA, where he analyzed adverse drug reactions and proposed modifications to drug labeling. Don't miss this insightful and essential discussion!

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[jolenekindiak]

Finally a real psychiatrist telling the truth! Great video! ❤

[katherinelalli]

It infuriates me to realize that when i was the most heavily medicated (high dose antidepressants + high dose antipsychotics + Adderall to function, which at times i was abruptly taken off of + mood stabilizers) i was also attending an IOP DBT program where the therapists actively punished patients for disassociating (it's written into the DBT manual for therapists). They also considered "skipping meds" or even "urge to skip meds" as a top-tier, treatment interfering problem behavior. And now to learn that the drugs they made us take cause dissociation? I received a borderline diagnosis 20 years ago after "failing to respond" to ECT and my life has been nightmarish ever since.

[addy]

I have witnessed 3 family members go through hell from being over medicated. I appreciate you and your honest evaluations of medication and how it can cause major problems and misdiagnosis . Thank you 😊

[staceyklj]

I'm watching this as I type and I felt I needed to say, THANK YOU. This information is not only needed but also validating for many of us suffering from these issues. Thank you Dr.J. keep it up! We need you!

[CrayolaStubs]

Excellent video-thanks for such clear explanations of the many possible side effects of these powerful drugs that are too easily prescribed by both doctors and now nurse practitioners. This video needs to be widely viewed and shared.

[Jannietime]

I am so glad I got off everything and don’t have to worry anymore about being drugged up and then try to live life in that state.

[jolenekindiak]

I am from 🇨🇦 Go Canadians fighting for their rights!!!! I want to start a legacy of people on psychiatric meds....All I Needed Was A Hug ❤

[ministryofpeacekmk]

I always thought that it was weird that I was taking all at the same time...somethibg to wake me up - Addrrall, something to relax and calm me - Xanax, something to make me happy (which happiness never came out of a prescription bottle for me) - Antidepressants and Gabapentin, and finally...some good ole Ambien to put me out for the night! What a fkn waste of years!! 🥺

[jeanphillips]

Genetic testing should be MANDATORY prior to any prescribing.

Doctors are harming patients either knowingly or unknowingly.

[kyliehennessyyoga]

If only there were more Drs like you. ❤

[celestepiccolo]

Thank you for laying this all out. You have answered questions that I’ve had for years.

[Geoplanetjane]

I was diagnosed as suffering from “polypharmacy.” I was taken off of 7 medications cold turkey. My symptoms were falling 12 times in 3 days, apparently falling asleep while doing normal things of daily life, and having major lapses in memory. Was hospitalized for a week. This was quite an alarming experience.

[celestepiccolo]

Each new diagnosis I received as a teenager and young adult was when I was in withdrawals from being abruptly taken off of a drug. The common tapering methods are dangerous. The hyperbolic taper is the only safe way. Thank you for teaching me about this.

[Maryan]

Poor metabolizer here. I have severe brain damage from lexapro.

[AlanSpano-lbfh]

I have had to challenge every doctor regarding doses of meds. I’m a small body frame and tend to find doctors medicate on the norm. I’ve only had one doctor who actually used my weight to determine the correct dose for me. I know my body and what it can tolerate. I want doctors to listen to my needs and start me on the lowest dosage and increase accordingly.
Thank you for bringing this message to all.

[theresacarroll]

Wish we had u here in Australia, it's been so hard tapering off diazepam with no support from my psychrisit and GP, they both don't believe in withdrawals 😫

[NorthernWoman]

Ive been off the meds for almost two years. Im still very agitated and cant function in society! The irritability has take over my personality. Will I ever be normal again? 😶

[houghchrst]

I was on 18 meds a day. I will be 60 next April and am down to about 6. I am attempting to get off my last four psych meds and am having a terrible time. I can’t afford to see a doctor who knows enough to help me. I’m a disabled senior. I was forced to cold turkey off of my benzo last June and have been in hell for months. My primary has me on Ativan and we will start titrating. I’m terrified.

[DannyD-lryg]

Poor metabolizer w/MTHFR mutation, here! 👋😂

Felt anemic but had normalish numbers for sooo many years until finally learning about MTHFR, and starting on methyl-B12. Later, I finally started methylfolate too. Those have made such a dramatic improvement in my life.

When it comes to being a poor metabolizer, though, I’m basically impervious for opiate/opioid pain meds. I guess that’s a good thing, but lemme tell you: wisdom tooth surgery recovery is a special he’ll when hydros do literally nothing for you 😅

[deant]

Thanks for sharing doc I’m on to many meds and need to get off them safely.