Friday 21 August 2020

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.


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



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


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

Wednesday 29 July 2020

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



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.


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



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.


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


Thursday 16 July 2020

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



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.


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


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.


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



Monday 13 July 2020

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




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


QuoteNot 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




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


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



Emma is the CEO of the Autistic Inclusive Meets



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

Saturday 20 June 2020

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



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


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


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

Tuesday 16 June 2020

Round One: The Most Absurd "Chemical Imbalance" Quote


Picture obtained via Google Images


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.



Monday 15 June 2020

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


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



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


Thursday 11 June 2020

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


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




Devrupa Rakshit is a journalist and Associate Editor at The Swaddle


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