When a trusted physician tells Renée Schuls-Jacobson that he has the solution for her chronic insomnia -- a "tried & true medication without any side effects," she believes him. For seven years, she takes clonazepam exactly as prescribed until, one day, she learns that her doctor is wrong: long-term prescription benzodiazepine use causes all kinds of problems, including profound changes in brain function. While healing from an iatrogenic brain injury, Renée had to unlearn a lot of bad cultural messaging. She learned to trust her intuition & her body above everything else, and she discovered a new ability – her creativity – which has turned into her greatest strength, led to confidence and brought her to her current beautiful and fulfilling life chapter.Nearly nine years after her injury, Renée's brain is mostly healed. Today, she is an independent artist whose paintings hang in private collections throughout the world. In addition to painting & teaching art classes, Renee is also a Certified Peer Recovery Advocate offering emotional support to individuals who have withdrawal from their psychiatric medications. Renee has written the book Psychiatrized-Waking Up After a Decade of Bad MedicineHer home & studio are in Rochester, NY. Website: www.rasjacobson.store Links for Renee, her book and our hosts are in the show notesWebsite: www.rasjacobson.store Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LGVZ7V1/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_glt_fabc_AGAVK5PKNVPMKBB7TPMS?linkCode=ml1&tag=rasj-20 Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd?asin=B09M28N5CZ&source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=pdpMad in America Interview: https://www.madinamerica.com/2021/11/renee-schuls-jacobson-psychiatrized-waking-up-after-decade-bad-medicine/?fbclid=IwAR2Q9O4bi33i5TOsRFzJvcaB2XDFcaZNwUSk2CjsC4fCFaAURAStn4MFdswOur Hosts: · Linda and John(Jack) Mazur founded a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in 2022, in memory of their daughter, Emilee, which provides peer support groups and social connection for adults with eating disorders and their loved ones. In addition, they speak at schools, colleges, and conferences to educate our community about the serious nature of eating disorders.For more information go to: www.TheEmileeConnection.com They authored the book, Emilee: The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia, to honor their daughter’s wish, to raise awareness, evoke compassion, and foster change in how eating disorders are viewed and treated.Ellen Bennett is the director of KMB for Answers, a non-profit charity providing educational and financial support for mental health professionals as well as assistance for families in search of resources. For more information about Ellen Bennett and the foundation founded in memory of her daughter Katlyn, go to: www.Kmbforanswers.com BooksPaperback: and Kindle:https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012X · Audiobook:https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/B08R6LRPDS They can also be reached through the book website: https://emileethestoryofagirl.com or at Linda.john.mazur@gmail.com