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Interview with Rosie, PSSD Network President

Rosie, PSSD Network President, shares her journey with PSSD, discussing severe impacts and the fight for awareness.

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By Morten SkovPublished Updated

In this powerful interview, Moral Medicine sits down with Rosie, the President of the PSSD Network. Rosie shares her harrowing journey with Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) after being prescribed Lexapro. She opens up about the severe and persistent side effects she has endured for over four years, the challenges of getting proper medical acknowledgment, and the emotional toll it has taken on her life. Join us as Rosie provides insight into her fight for awareness and support for those affected by PSSD.

Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) is the current term for a rare syndrome characterized by devastating physical, neurological, and sexual side effects that persist and progress even after stopping SSRIs.

PSSD has a disastrous impact on patients, their families, and their friends. It often leads to disability, isolation, and even suicide. Every person is valuable, and everyone deserves to make a fully informed choice about their health.

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