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Navigating Akathisia with Jill Nickens
Manage episode 429305381 series 11256
This week Dr. Drew talks to Jill Nickens. Jill is the president and founder of the Akathisia Alliance for Education and Research. Jill opens up about her personal journey with akathisia, a misunderstood movement disorder characterized by profound restlessness and often misdiagnosed symptoms. Together, Jill and Drew discuss what akathisia entails, common misconceptions surrounding its diagnosis, and crucial signs to watch for if you suspect you or a loved one may be affected.
Akathisia Alliance website: https://akathisiaalliance.org/
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
608 episodes
Manage episode 429305381 series 11256
This week Dr. Drew talks to Jill Nickens. Jill is the president and founder of the Akathisia Alliance for Education and Research. Jill opens up about her personal journey with akathisia, a misunderstood movement disorder characterized by profound restlessness and often misdiagnosed symptoms. Together, Jill and Drew discuss what akathisia entails, common misconceptions surrounding its diagnosis, and crucial signs to watch for if you suspect you or a loved one may be affected.
Akathisia Alliance website: https://akathisiaalliance.org/
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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