Jordan Peterson talks about benzodiazepines and depression on Mikhaila Peterson Podcast

Jordan Peterson talks about depression and benzodiazepines

[bigbossignition]

The end broke me when he thanked his daughter for helping him.

[yoan]

I was on benzodiazepines for almost ten years non-stop. Then I moved, and I never booked new appointments to refill my prescription, I could have never imagine the hell I went through that followed (and I didn't know it was cause from benzo withdrawal).
I spent years in and out of hospitals, I was going crazy, I had terrible hallucinations, no notion of time, barely any functioning memory, ultra depressed, two attempted suicides that ended me hospitalized, it was terrible, I could go on and on, but as I'm typing this, it's bringing back these awfull memories and I don't want to think about that.
Anyway, I've been out of a hospital for one year now, I'm getting better (still not good though), and I have health impacts (hopefully not permanent), mainly: a terrible memory, it has been swiped, my childhood memories disolved, I am without a past, even short-term memories are rare. I can't find a job because of that. I want to earn money and be productive, but my health has abandonned me.

[chrisnotap]

Glad to see your healthy and back with us Jordan. We need you to make sense of this crazy time we're in and your straight forward no BS thinking.

[jamomma]

It’s impossible to truly understand the pain unless you’ve been through it.

[LordFlack]

You can see it in his eyes. Hes been through the shitter

[regislopez-kaufman]

This is just exceptional how a father could open up like this to his daughter and put away his pride and ego!

[matthewkpfister]

Dr. Petersen, Glad your on the mend. Continue to get better. The world is a better place because of you. Thank You

[brianjanssens]

Damn, the way Jordan Peterson broke down in the end really struck home.

[danielh.]

when he tears up at the end thanking her, I'm not going to lie, I teared up a bit too, so goddamn real and emotional, keep getting better Jordan!

[TheFinalStep]

The ability to cry again dissolves his depressive state in the end. Made me shed tears, too. Thank you JP for all the guidance. Gotta walk my own way now.

[unravellingknots]

Jordan has such a beautiful relationship with his daughter, he cherishes her and the feeling is clearly mutual. I'm so happy to see he is on the mend ... the world wouldn't be the same without him.

[dustinmckennon]

I’ve been through it twice. It is worse than death! It steals every comfort from you. I’m so glad Dr. Peterson is healing.

[chrismiksworld]

He hit it on the head when he said he can't believe that even in his profession he didn't know how bad Benzos are until he lived it. That is the same for not all but most DR's and even drug counselors. You can read about a topic until you are blue in the face but some things like Benzo and opiate withdrawal you can't comprehend how bad it is unless you or someone you love has gone through it. I hope with all of my heart and soul that he feels better every day and does not let any setbacks beat him or keep him down

[TheOracleNetwork]

Dr Peterson if you’re reading this I’ve struggled with depression and I used benzos and went through withdrawal after 3 years of addiction and I’m now happier than ever! Please weather the storm.

[AndieJ]

Be well, Dr. Peterson. I wish you the best.

[ScheffCity]

"Thanks for helping me"

We all need it sometimes. Glad you're still here, Professor.

[robertcaviness]

God it makes my hair stand up hearing someone at his level explain going through such a dark period that I have been through as well, makes me feel much better about myself because it shows it can grab anyone.

[FuturesTradingGroup]

For such an intelligent man, he's such a humble soul. It's rare to see that combination.

[tonyclark]

I was diagnosed with bowel cancer Jan 2015. Stage 2 T3 Tumor that was real nasty but fortunately had not metastasised. I’ll get straight to the point I went throw Hell. The physical trauma was bad enough but the mental was in a different league which Dr Peterson demonstrates at the end of this video. I couldn’t talk about my experiences for years after without clamming up and crying. I had great support from family and friends especially like you Sir from my wonderful Daughter Sarah. Watching this video has nearly brought me to tears and it’s great to see support and love that comes from a Father/Daughter bond. Thank you for sharing this and if I may be so bold to say all will work out well. There probably will be long term issues as I have but you will find a way to manage them. All the best and good luck Tony and Sarah Clark

[lc]

Jordan Peterson is a National treasure, A genuine Man, God Bless this Man and his family and know that millions of people love and support you.