YOU GOT IT WRONG - Garry Linnell

The aim of this blog is to highlight persons in the media who tout the chemical imbalance theory as a fact. It's highly unprofessional and misleading to do so and this blog demands that any statements relating to the 'chemical imbalance' myth should either be backed up with supporting evidence or retracted.

Where possible, each person featured on this blog has been contacted via Twitter, email, and/or Facebook and asked to retract their statements or provide supporting evidence.

Once supporting evidence has been shown they will be removed from this blog. Moreover, if they retract their original statements they will also be removed from this blog.

As you will see from these lists, many of the authors are household names and influence those who follow them. This has to stop. The chemical imbalance line was created by the pharmaceutical industry, moreover, Eli Lilly, who launched the first of the SSRIs, Prozac.

Those featured on this list need to do their research.

Bob Fiddaman (Author of the Fiddaman Blog)

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Garry Linnell

Garry Linnell is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected journalists and editors. In addition to editing stints at The Bulletin and The Daily Telegraph, Garry has served as editorial director of Fairfax and head of news and current affairs at the Nine Network. He now writes non-fiction books. His next – ‘Buckley’s Chance’ – will be published by Penguin Random House in October.

Article: Angry old men rule, and are ruining, the world

Quote: “The betrayal begins when a man enters his mid-40s. Testosterone levels begin falling and by the age of 60 are plummeting. This can cause a chemical imbalance that often leads to sudden mood swings and outbursts of anger and irritability.”

Publication ~ The New Daily

Read what the experts say HERE

YOU GOT IT WRONG - Chris Raines

The aim of this blog is to highlight persons in the media who tout the chemical imbalance theory as a fact. It's highly unprofessional and misleading to do so and this blog demands that any statements relating to the 'chemical imbalance' myth should either be backed up with supporting evidence or retracted.

Where possible, each person featured on this blog has been contacted via Twitter, email, and/or Facebook and asked to retract their statements or provide supporting evidence.

Once supporting evidence has been shown they will be removed from this blog. Moreover, if they retract their original statements they will also be removed from this blog.

As you will see from these lists, many of the authors are household names and influence those who follow them. This has to stop. The chemical imbalance line was created by the pharmaceutical industry, moreover, Eli Lilly, who launched the first of the SSRIs, Prozac.

Those featured on this list need to do their research.

Bob Fiddaman (Author of the Fiddaman Blog)

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Chris Raines

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Chris Raines is a perinatal psychiatric nurse practitioner and board chair for Postpartum Support International

Article: Payne County woman arrested for allegedly stabbing infant son

Quote: “I’ve never found a woman that’s really wanted to kill their children. They were just trying to save their children from some kind of vision or thought that has come to their head because of a chemical imbalance.”

Publication ~ Oklahoma's News 4

Read what the experts say HERE

YOU GOT IT WRONG - Nicole Arzt

The aim of this blog is to highlight persons in the media who tout the chemical imbalance theory as a fact. It's highly unprofessional and misleading to do so and this blog demands that any statements relating to the 'chemical imbalance' myth should either be backed up with supporting evidence or retracted.

Where possible, each person featured on this blog has been contacted via Twitter, email, and/or Facebook and asked to retract their statements or provide supporting evidence.

Once supporting evidence has been shown they will be removed from this blog. Moreover, if they retract their original statements they will also be removed from this blog.

As you will see from these lists, many of the authors are household names and influence those who follow them. This has to stop. The chemical imbalance line was created by the pharmaceutical industry, moreover, Eli Lilly, who launched the first of the SSRIs, Prozac.

Those featured on this list need to do their research.

Bob Fiddaman (Author of the Fiddaman Blog)

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Nicole Arzt

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Nicole Arzt is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in providing psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups struggling with substance use disorders and psychiatric illnesses. She received her master’s of science degree from California State University, Long Beach in 2014. She has extensive experience working in a variety of dual-diagnosis treatment centers, providing services for all levels of care from detoxification to long-term outpatient therapy.

Article: Burnout or Depression: What’s the Difference?

Quote: "Depression does not necessarily result from something. It can just happen on its own, and there doesn't need to be a cause. Depression is a chemical imbalance that may require serious intervention."

Publication ~ The Ravive

Read what the experts say HERE

YOU GOT IT WRONG - Randeep Hooda

The aim of this blog is to highlight persons in the media who tout the chemical imbalance theory as a fact. It's highly unprofessional and misleading to do so and this blog demands that any statements relating to the 'chemical imbalance' myth should either be backed up with supporting evidence or retracted.

Where possible, each person featured on this blog has been contacted via Twitter, email, and/or Facebook and asked to retract their statements or provide supporting evidence.

Once supporting evidence has been shown they will be removed from this blog. Moreover, if they retract their original statements they will also be removed from this blog.

As you will see from these lists, many of the authors are household names and influence those who follow them. This has to stop. The chemical imbalance line was created by the pharmaceutical industry, moreover, Eli Lilly, who launched the first of the SSRIs, Prozac.

Those featured on this list need to do their research.

Bob Fiddaman (Author of the Fiddaman Blog)

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Randeep Hooda

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Randeep Hooda is an Indian actor and equestrian. Best known for his work in the Hindi film industry, he is the recipient of accolades such as two Stardust Awards and a nomination each for the Filmfare and the International Indian Film Academy Awards.

Article: Randeep Hooda: ‘Mental health is an issue we have culturally looked down upon’

Quote: "Sometimes doing little things for others and making them happy could really help you out in the low ebbs of the tide. It’s really important to talk about it and do things that make you happy, whether it is watching a movie or eating ice cream. But if it has reached the stage of chemical imbalance, then it needs to be treated, perhaps even seek medication."

Publication ~ Hindustan Times

Read what the experts say HERE

YOU GOT IT WRONG - Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

The aim of this blog is to highlight persons in the media who tout the chemical imbalance theory as a fact. It's highly unprofessional and misleading to do so and this blog demands that any statements relating to the 'chemical imbalance' myth should either be backed up with supporting evidence or retracted.

Where possible, each person featured on this blog has been contacted via Twitter, email, and/or Facebook and asked to retract their statements or provide supporting evidence.

Once supporting evidence has been shown they will be removed from this blog. Moreover, if they retract their original statements they will also be removed from this blog.

As you will see from these lists, many of the authors are household names and influence those who follow them. This has to stop. The chemical imbalance line was created by the pharmaceutical industry, moreover, Eli Lilly, who launched the first of the SSRIs, Prozac.

Those featured on this list need to do their research.

Bob Fiddaman (Author of the Fiddaman Blog)

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Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

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Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust was created in April 2006, following the merger of County Durham and Darlington Priority Services NHS Trust and Tees and North East Yorkshire NHS Trust.

Article: Trustwide information about Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT)

Quote: "ECT is a carefully controlled electric current passed briefly through the brain, via electrodes applied to the head. This current produces a seizure, which affects the whole brain (bilateral) or just one side (unilateral), including the centres which control thinking, mood, appetite and sleep. Repeated treatments can alter chemical messages in the brain and bring them back to normal. This may help you recover from your illness."

Publication ~ Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Website

Read what the experts say HERE

YOU GOT IT WRONG - South West Yorkshire NHS

The aim of this blog is to highlight persons in the media who tout the chemical imbalance theory as a fact. It's highly unprofessional and misleading to do so and this blog demands that any statements relating to the 'chemical imbalance' myth should either be backed up with supporting evidence or retracted.

Where possible, each person featured on this blog has been contacted via Twitter, email, and/or Facebook and asked to retract their statements or provide supporting evidence.

Once supporting evidence has been shown they will be removed from this blog. Moreover, if they retract their original statements they will also be removed from this blog.

As you will see from these lists, many of the authors are household names and influence those who follow them. This has to stop. The chemical imbalance line was created by the pharmaceutical industry, moreover, Eli Lilly, who launched the first of the SSRIs, Prozac.

Those featured on this list need to do their research.

Bob Fiddaman (Author of the Fiddaman Blog)

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South West Yorkshire NHS

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South West Yorkshire NHS are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services to the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide some medium secure (forensic) services to the whole of Yorkshire and the Humber.

Article: Electroconvulsive Therapy ( ECT ) - Information for service users

Quote: "ECT alters the way these chemicals are acting in the brain and so help a recovery. The electricity produces a controlled seizure, which is thought to rectify a chemical imbalance in the brain,"

Publication ~ South West Yorkshire NHS Website

Read what the experts say HERE

YOU GOT IT WRONG - Joe Southern

The aim of this blog is to highlight persons in the media who tout the chemical imbalance theory as a fact. It's highly unprofessional and misleading to do so and this blog demands that any statements relating to the 'chemical imbalance' myth should either be backed up with supporting evidence or retracted.

Where possible, each person featured on this blog has been contacted via Twitter, email, and/or Facebook and asked to retract their statements or provide supporting evidence.

Once supporting evidence has been shown they will be removed from this blog. Moreover, if they retract their original statements they will also be removed from this blog.

As you will see from these lists, many of the authors are household names and influence those who follow them. This has to stop. The chemical imbalance line was created by the pharmaceutical industry, moreover, Eli Lilly, who launched the first of the SSRIs, Prozac.

Those featured on this list need to do their research.

Bob Fiddaman (Author of the Fiddaman Blog)

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Joe Southern

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Joe is the editor of Sealy News, an online news resource serving Sealy and Austin County since 1887

Article: Healing in a health pandemic

Quote: “Not only is there a chemical imbalance in the brain when depression strikes, but there is a part of the brain that physically slows down or shuts down."

Publication ~ Sealy News

Read what the experts say HERE

YOU GOT IT WRONG - Dr. Deborah Mash

The aim of this blog is to highlight persons in the media who tout the chemical imbalance theory as a fact. It's highly unprofessional and misleading to do so and this blog demands that any statements relating to the 'chemical imbalance' myth should either be backed up with supporting evidence or retracted.

Where possible, each person featured on this blog has been contacted via Twitter, email, and/or Facebook and asked to retract their statements or provide supporting evidence.

Once supporting evidence has been shown they will be removed from this blog. Moreover, if they retract their original statements they will also be removed from this blog.

As you will see from these lists, many of the authors are household names and influence those who follow them. This has to stop. The chemical imbalance line was created by the pharmaceutical industry, moreover, Eli Lilly, who launched the first of the SSRIs, Prozac.

Those featured on this list need to do their research.

Bob Fiddaman (Author of the Fiddaman Blog)

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Dr. Deborah Mash

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Dr. Deborah Mash is a professor of neurology at the University of Miami.

Article: Elijah McClain was injected with ketamine while handcuffed. Some medical experts worry about its use during police calls

Quote: “The phenomenon (delirium) is definitely real and while we don't know precisely what causes this, we do know it is the result of a neural chemical imbalance in the brain."

Publication ~ NBC News

Read what the experts say HERE

YOU GOT IT WRONG - Emma Dalmayne

The aim of this blog is to highlight persons in the media who tout the chemical imbalance theory as a fact. It's highly unprofessional and misleading to do so and this blog demands that any statements relating to the 'chemical imbalance' myth should either be backed up with supporting evidence or retracted.

Where possible, each person featured on this blog has been contacted via Twitter, email, and/or Facebook and asked to retract their statements or provide supporting evidence.

Once supporting evidence has been shown they will be removed from this blog. Moreover, if they retract their original statements they will also be removed from this blog.

As you will see from these lists, many of the authors are household names and influence those who follow them. This has to stop. The chemical imbalance line was created by the pharmaceutical industry, moreover, Eli Lilly, who launched the first of the SSRIs, Prozac.

Those featured on this list need to do their research.

Bob Fiddaman (Author of the Fiddaman Blog)

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Emma Dalmayne

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Emma is the CEO of the Autistic Inclusive Meets

Article: ‘I might not be here without them’: Photos help fight the stigma of antidepressants

Quote: “You can only get up and go outside and do yoga if you’re able to cope with getting out of bed. I think people believe that they will be addicted to them or that they will be a placebo, we know that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance."

Publication ~Metro News

Read what the experts say HERE

YOU GOT IT WRONG - Tenafly Psychiatric Associates

The aim of this blog is to highlight persons in the media who tout the chemical imbalance theory as a fact. It's highly unprofessional and misleading to do so and this blog demands that any statements relating to the 'chemical imbalance' myth should either be backed up with supporting evidence or retracted.

Where possible, each person featured on this blog has been contacted via Twitter, email, and/or Facebook and asked to retract their statements or provide supporting evidence.

Once supporting evidence has been shown they will be removed from this blog. Moreover, if they retract their original statements they will also be removed from this blog.

As you will see from these lists, many of the authors are household names and influence those who follow them. This has to stop. The chemical imbalance line was created by the pharmaceutical industry, moreover, Eli Lilly, who launched the first of the SSRIs, Prozac.

Those featured on this list need to do their research.

Bob Fiddaman (Author of the Fiddaman Blog)

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Tenafly Psychiatric Associates

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Tenafly Psychiatric Associates is a Private Practice of Psychiatry & Geriatric Psychiatry

Article: A mental health check-in on anxiety

Quote: “Anxiety is characterized by crippling worries and repetitive or obsessive intrusive thoughts. These interfere with a person’s peace of mind and negatively impact his or her quality of life. While anxiety can certainly fall within the “normal” range, an overactive mind that interferes with everyday living can be a sign of a neurological chemical imbalance.”

Publication ~ Jewish Standard

Read what the experts say HERE

YOU GOT IT WRONG - Rohtash Singh

The aim of this blog is to highlight persons in the media who tout the chemical imbalance theory as a fact. It's highly unprofessional and misleading to do so and this blog demands that any statements relating to the 'chemical imbalance' myth should either be backed up with supporting evidence or retracted.

Where possible, each person featured on this blog has been contacted via Twitter, email, and/or Facebook and asked to retract their statements or provide supporting evidence.

Once supporting evidence has been shown they will be removed from this blog. Moreover, if they retract their original statements they will also be removed from this blog.

As you will see from these lists, many of the authors are household names and influence those who follow them. This has to stop. The chemical imbalance line was created by the pharmaceutical industry, moreover, Eli Lilly, who launched the first of the SSRIs, Prozac.

Those featured on this list need to do their research.

Bob Fiddaman (Author of the Fiddaman Blog)

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Rohtash Singh

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Rohtash Singh is a professor of social psychology

Article: Suicide cases dip in Haryana during lockdown, psychologists say family support helps

Quote: “[a]chemical imbalance in the brain may lead people to depression or commit suicide but we cannot specify any particular reason for taking such a step.”

Publication ~ Hindustan Times

Read what the experts say HERE

Round One: The Most Absurd "Chemical Imbalance" Quote

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There's almost 200 quotes on this page so far.

In efforts to find the most preposterous I need your help.

Over the next few weeks I'll be wanting you to vote.

There will be a cut-off point for each post.

I have included the Twitter/Facebook link for each of the individuals. If you want to ask them to join in then please feel free to contact them. This will give them an opportunity to retract their claim or not, as the case may be.

Here's the first 10.

Which one do you think is the most absurd?

The one voted the most absurd for each round will win a special certificate, which will be posted to their Twitter account.

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1. "You might have heard that depression stems from a “chemical imbalance,” and that’s partly true. In people with depression, the levels of certain brain chemicals are thought to be out of balance, particularly these neurotransmitters." ~ Alison Palkhivala, Medical Journalist based in Montreal  - (TWITTER)

2. “Neurotransmitters (e.g., serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine) are likely to cause or trigger depression (partially). A serotonin shortage in the brains can be one of the depression causes. This shortage can make someone feel suicidal as well."   ~ Barends Psychology Practice  - (TWITTER)

3. “Clinical depression is where you have a chemical imbalance.” ~ Bea Arthur, therapist, entrepreneur and media personality  - (TWITTER)

4. "Healthy people possess levels of brain chemicals that lie within a certain normal range. When internal or external factors either deplete the brain of these chemicals or stimulate it to produce excess amounts, a chemical imbalance occurs." ~ Dr. Berit Brogaard, Professor and Director of the Brogaard Lab for Multisensory Research  - (TWITTER)

5. “I'm convinced my depression is caused by a chemical imbalance.” ~ Beverley Callard, Actress who plays Rovers Return landlady, Liz McDonald, on Coronation Street  - (TWITTER)

6. "Depression can be linked to a chemical imbalance in the brain. This usually involves a drop in the level of chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters." ~ Cancer Research UK, the world's leading charity dedicated to cancer research - (TWITTER)

7. “Group therapy taught me that bouts of depression will probably be a reoccurring thing. It p****d me off that I would have to rely on things. Now I know it’s not my fault, it’s a chemical imbalance."  ~ Candice Brown, British reality television personality - (TWITTER)

8. "I've never had a moment, not a second since. Isn't it crazy? It's just a simple chemical imbalance, and that's all it was." ~ Carol Vorderman , Welsh media personality - (TWITTER)

9. "We know mental illness to be some kind of chemical imbalance in the brain." ~ Dr. Janice Cooper, Head of Project Liberia Mental Health Program sponsored by the Carter Center - (TWITTER)

10. "It's not a character flaw. It's a chemical imbalance in the brain and you take medicine, it balances out the chemicals, and you feel better." ~ Chris Prochut is a mental health advocate and law enforcement suicide prevention trainer - (TWITTER)

I know mine, what's yours?

Answer in the comment section below and please retweet.

YOU GOT IT WRONG - Dr Rachna K Singh

The aim of this blog is to highlight persons in the media who tout the chemical imbalance theory as a fact. It's highly unprofessional and misleading to do so and this blog demands that any statements relating to the 'chemical imbalance' myth should either be backed up with supporting evidence or retracted.

Where possible, each person featured on this blog has been contacted via Twitter, email, and/or Facebook and asked to retract their statements or provide supporting evidence.

Once supporting evidence has been shown they will be removed from this blog. Moreover, if they retract their original statements they will also be removed from this blog.

As you will see from these lists, many of the authors are household names and influence those who follow them. This has to stop. The chemical imbalance line was created by the pharmaceutical industry, moreover, Eli Lilly, who launched the first of the SSRIs, Prozac.

Those featured on this list need to do their research.

Bob Fiddaman (Author of the Fiddaman Blog)

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Dr Rachna K Singh

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Dr Singh is a mental health professional with a Medical background focused on Lifestyle & Stress Management providing Individual, Group and Corporate counselling with a strong focus on Hospital and Clinical care. She is a Counsellor, Marriage therapist and Psychologist

Article: Understanding the suicidal mind and how you can help

Quote: "Sometimes suicidal thoughts or a persistent feeling of depression can be due to a chemical imbalance and they don’t have any control over it."

Publication ~ The E Times

Read what the experts say HERE

YOU GOT IT WRONG - Mary Beth Ritchie

The aim of this blog is to highlight persons in the media who tout the chemical imbalance theory as a fact. It's highly unprofessional and misleading to do so and this blog demands that any statements relating to the 'chemical imbalance' myth should either be backed up with supporting evidence or retracted.

Where possible, each person featured on this blog has been contacted via Twitter, email, and/or Facebook and asked to retract their statements or provide supporting evidence.

Once supporting evidence has been shown they will be removed from this blog. Moreover, if they retract their original statements they will also be removed from this blog.

As you will see from these lists, many of the authors are household names and influence those who follow them. This has to stop. The chemical imbalance line was created by the pharmaceutical industry, moreover, Eli Lilly, who launched the first of the SSRIs, Prozac.

Those featured on this list need to do their research.

Bob Fiddaman (Author of the Fiddaman Blog)

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Mary Beth Ritchie

Mary B. Ritchie LCSW is a female clinical social worker. She is licensed to provide online care. She has been a licensed therapist since 1994

Article: When It’s Not the Blues: Depression in Children

Quote: "There are a number of factors that can contribute to depressive disorders in children. It is frequently a combination of things. Depression often has a genetic factor. It also can be caused by a biochemical imbalance."

Publication ~ Tulsa Kids

Read what the experts say HERE

YOU GOT IT WRONG - Devrupa Rakshit

The aim of this blog is to highlight persons in the media who tout the chemical imbalance theory as a fact. It's highly unprofessional and misleading to do so and this blog demands that any statements relating to the 'chemical imbalance' myth should either be backed up with supporting evidence or retracted.

Where possible, each person featured on this blog has been contacted via Twitter, email, and/or Facebook and asked to retract their statements or provide supporting evidence.

Once supporting evidence has been shown they will be removed from this blog. Moreover, if they retract their original statements they will also be removed from this blog.

As you will see from these lists, many of the authors are household names and influence those who follow them. This has to stop. The chemical imbalance line was created by the pharmaceutical industry, moreover, Eli Lilly, who launched the first of the SSRIs, Prozac.

Those featured on this list need to do their research.

Bob Fiddaman (Author of the Fiddaman Blog)

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Devrupa Rakshit

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Devrupa Rakshit is a journalist and Associate Editor at The Swaddle

Article: All You Need To Know About Maladaptive Daydreaming

Quote: "Owing to the absence of a medical recognition of the condition, Maladaptive Daydreaming (MD ) is often treated as a neural biochemical imbalance rather than an addictive symptom stemming from trauma, or a void in the individual’s life. In terms of medication, one study had found that fluvoxamine, a drug commonly used to treat OCD, can help control MD as well."

Publication ~ The Swaddle

Read what the experts say HERE