Note:  This is an extended episode of Happy Brain!  If you want to jump right to Brooke’s Happiness Tip, start at 12:30.  (But I encourage you to listen to her powerful story!) Happy Brain listeners, do you want a powerful story on the struggles of getting off antidepressants? Do you want some techniques to deal with life after that?  Then you will really connect with this episode!  Stick around if you are, like me,  are still on antidepressants or off them or want to hear ways to improve your mood.   Discover the inspiring journey of Brooke Siem, whose decision to confront her mental health without medication took an unexpected turn. As she embarked on a year of travel to find her own baseline, she unknowingly plunged into a severe antidepressant withdrawal that lasted over a year. But don't worry, Brooke's story doesn't end there. Find out how she developed a unique system to track her progress and make 51% decisions with her Daily Happiness Scale, and learn how you can navigate the challenges of antidepressant withdrawal or mental health challenges in general. Stay tuned to uncover Brooke's powerful coping tips and embrace a new chapter of resilience and growth.  Sean Bloch, Host of Happy Brain  Assist from Capsho. :)  About our Guest Brooke Siem (@brookesiem) is a writer, chef, and speaker whose work on antidepressant withdrawal has appeared in The Washington Post, New York Post, Psychology Today, and more. Her memoir, MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS is the first book on antidepressant withdrawal to hit the mass-market. She is also a Food Network "Chopped" Champion, founder of the newsletter Happiness Is A Skill, and creator of the F*ckit Bucket™. Resources ◼️ Happy Brain Mental Wellness Tips and Resources ◼️ MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS - Our guest’s book Connect with Our Guest ◼️ Website: www.brookesiem.com ◼️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookesiem Connect with us! ---- ◼️Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/seanstevebloch ◼️Show Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/happybrainfm ◼️Sign-up for Happy Brain Tips: https://bit.ly/HappyBrainTips----Subscribe to the Happy Brain Podcast◼️ITUNES 🎙️ (link)◼️Spotify 🎙️ (link)