The Dr. Tyna Show

The Truth About SSRIs that Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You | Solo

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Aug 12, 2025
The podcast dives deep into the complex effects of SSRIs on health. It reveals alarming insights about how these medications can impact bone density and fracture risk, especially in midlife women. Cardiac health and nutrient depletion are also tackled, alongside surprising brain benefits and anti-inflammatory effects. A critical examination of the serotonin theory of depression challenges common misconceptions, emphasizing personalized treatment. With a hopeful perspective, it advocates for informed medical advice and holistic health strategies.
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ANECDOTE

Personal Lifesaving Yet Costly Experience

  • Dr. Tyna Moore shares that SSRIs saved her life and helped people she loves survive severe depression.
  • She also describes long-term harms she experienced after being prescribed as a teenager and kept on them for many years.
ADVICE

Never Quit SSRIs Abruptly

  • Never stop SSRIs without medical supervision and use tapering strategies to avoid severe withdrawal symptoms.
  • Discuss any plan to reduce or stop with your prescribing physician to ensure safe de-tapering.
INSIGHT

Serotonin Hypothesis Was Reassessed

  • A 2022 umbrella review found inconsistent evidence that low serotonin causes depression and challenged the classic serotonin-deficit model.
  • The review doesn't exclude other mechanisms or explain how antidepressants still produce benefit.
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