64. Medication Induced Akathisia: Chris Paige, LCSW
Akathisia is a common side effect of psychiatric medications characterized by severe restlessness, where the person feels that they are unable to sit still. People who suffer from akathisia tend to walk around a lot, are unable to sleep, and they describe the sensation as having crawling skin.
Akathisia is a common side effect of psychiatric medications characterized by severe restlessness, where the person feels that they are unable to sit still. People who suffer from akathisia tend to walk around a lot, are unable to sleep, and they describe the sensation as having crawling skin.
Chris Paige has personal experience with akathisia. Today, he is able to live with his injury, and is working to increase awareness and provide resources.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
30:45 - Your Drug May Be Your Problem, Revised Edition: How and Why to Stop Taking Psychiatric Medications
35:30 - The epidemiology of drug-induced akathisia: Part II. Chronic, tardive, and withdrawal akathisias
Creators and Guests

Host
Dr. Roger McFillin
Clinical Psychologist/Executive Director @cibhdr | Coach & Consultant @ McFillin Coaching & Consultation | Radically Genuine Podcast⭐️top 5% in global downloads

Host
Kel Wetherhold
Teacher | PAGE Educator of the Year | CIBH Education Consultant | PBSDigitalInnovator | KTI2016 | Apple Distinguished Educator 2017 | Radically Genuine Podcast

Guest
Chris Paige
Founder and Executive Director of The Institute for Akathisia Research and Prevention. Tweets do not constitute medical advice.
