Medication vs. Wellness
Abbie reflects on her initial hesitance to use medication for chronic illness and anxiety, driven by fear of side effects and wellness rhetoric. The conversation highlights the misconception that dietary changes are a safer alternative, emphasizing that all interventions, including restrictive diets, come with their own risks and potential side effects, often overlooked by wellness culture.In this clip
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