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He Took Paxil and Got a Fake Bipolar Diagnosis: Michael's Story

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March 26, 2025

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WebsiteMichael Coughlin was an entrepreneur with no history of bipolar disorderuntil he took an antidepressant.

In this eye-opening interview, Michael shares how a doctor prescribed him Paxil for situational anxiety, triggering a terrifying spiral of adverse effects. Instead of recognizing the drug reaction, the mental health system labeled him bipolar and placed him on heavy antipsychotic medication.

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