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Akathisia

A condition characterized by intense restlessness and anxiety, experienced by Jordan Peterson during his benzodiazepine withdrawal.

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Feb 1, 2026
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What medical conditions has Jordan Peterson confirmed in interviews or his social media posts?

has publicly acknowledged several serious health problems over the past decade: a prolonged dependence on and severe withdrawal from the (including akathisia and neurological effects), a 2020 episode ...

Jan 20, 2026
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How did Jordan Peterson characterize the onset and progression of his withdrawal symptoms between 2019 and 2022?

Jordan Peterson says his withdrawal began after an increased prescription of the benzodiazepine clonazepam in 2019 and escalated rapidly when he attempted to stop the drug, producing what he and his f...