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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Host
Dr. Roger McFillin
Dr. Roger McFillin is a Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology. He is the founder of the Conscious Clinician Collective and Executive Director at the Center for Integrated Behavioral Health.
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Kel Wetherhold
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Chris Paige
Founder and Executive Director of The Institute for Akathisia Research and Prevention. Tweets do not constitute medical advice.