Akathisia And Medical Gaslighting with Kathy Toll | The Gaslit Truth Podcast with Dr Teralyn Sell and Therapist Jenn Schmitz

Send us Fan MailA single hospital IV can change the next 27 years of your life, especially when the system decides your body’s alarm is “just anxiety.” We sit down with Kathy Toll, a relentless advocate whose TikTok accounts get shut down again and again, and she tells the story behind the bans: akathisia, medication injury, and the kind of medical gaslighting that turns a clear adverse drug reaction into a lifelong psychiatric label.Kathy walks us through the moment it started, how an anti-nausea medication (Stemetil/Compazine) triggered that terrifying “jumping out of my skin” state, and how quickly clinicians reframed it as panic disorder. From there we unpack the long trail of SSRI switches, benzos, and symptom flare-ups that kept getting dismissed as “mental health.” We also talk about what happened when an ADHD diagnosis entered the picture, why “you can just switch” can be dangerous advice, and how labels in your records can ripple into everything from treatment decisions to disability determinations.We don’t leave it in the dark, though. Kathy shares what healing looks like in real time: windows and waves, sensory “wakefulness,” and learning to build boundaries while carrying other people’s stories. We also get practical about nervous system support, including morning light for circadian rhythm regulation and simple body-based tools that help her ride out surges without another prescription.If you’ve ever wondered whether your “anxiety” could be a medication side effect or antidepressant withdrawal, this conversation will give you language, questions to ask, and a lot of validation. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find Gaslit Truth.We're recruiting for a first-of-its-kind psychiatric medication withdrawal research study. If you've experienced psychiatric medication withdrawal, you may be eligible to participate.  Email [email protected] to learn more.  Savorista Coffee is offering our listeners 25% off their premium craft decaf and half caf blends with bold flavors, ethically sourced beans, and natural decaffeination. Small-batch roasted for exceptional taste. EUse promo code GASLIT at checkout! https://savorista.com/discount/GASLIT 💊 Ready to Deprescribe Your Psych Meds?Psych meds have harmed us—and we’re not just survivors, we’re deeply educated in psychopharmacology, psychology, and nutrition. As hosts of The Gaslit Truth Podcast, we guide people safely off psychiatric medications with strategies grounded in science and brain health🔥 You’ve been harmed. You’ve been dismissed. It’s time to take your brain back—with guidance from people who’ve been there and know their stuff.Support the showAre you tired of being gaslit and want to DEEP THROAT some more truth? We want to hear from you!  Message us your gaslit stories at [email protected] you are at it, Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube @thegaslittruthpodcast.  Be sure to Hit that subscribe button and get alerts for more episodes! Thanks for listening!Follow Us individually atDr. Teralyn:Instagram @Dr_TeralynFacebook  @DrTeralynTik Tok @Dr_TeralynTherapist Jenn: Instagram @TherapistJenTikTok @Jenn.Schmitz