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Jonathan’s Experience as a PSSD Patient

Jonathan shares his experience with PSSD, a condition with lasting physical, neurological, and sexual effects after SSRIs.

By Morten SkovPublished Updated

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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