# Ssri on The No Agenda Show

Ssri comes up in 74 chapters across 70 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2011 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 74
- **Episodes:** 70
- **Discussed:** July 2011 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), [Mental Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [Big Pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [Depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md), [Prozac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prozac.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Lexapro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexapro.md), [Pharmaceutical Industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md), [School Shootings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-shootings.md), [Side Effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 74

### Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) and Emotional Numbness

- **Episode:** [1909: Immune Amnesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-04
- **Time:** 1:59:26–2:03:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia/chapter/post-ssri-sexual-dysfunction-pssd-and-emotional-numbness.md

A growing number of young adults are reporting Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD), a condition involving permanent sexual and emotional numbness following the use of antidepressants. Patient advocates like Lauren Friedman describe the condition as a "full nervous system injury" that removes the ability to feel pleasure, romance, or connection to family.

Keywords: pssd, [ssri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssri.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), lauren friedman, [pharmacology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmacology.md), [antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md)

### Joe Rogan, Theo Von, and SSRI Chemical Imbalance Theory

- **Episode:** [1873: Supercycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-31
- **Time:** 23:15–30:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1873-supercycle/chapter/joe-rogan-theo-von-and-ssri-chemical-imbalance-theory.md

Joe Rogan discussed comedian Theo Von's struggles with mental health and his use of SSRI medications like Lexapro. Rogan challenged the "chemical imbalance" theory of depression, calling it a medical lie and a sales pitch by pharmaceutical companies. Rogan later issued an apology to Von, which some interpret as a response to audience pressure regarding both medical advice and Von's previous comments on Israel.

Keywords: [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [theo von](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theo-von.md), [ssri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssri.md), [lexapro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexapro.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md)

### San Diego Islamic Center Shooting, Media Coverage Comparison

- **Episode:** [1870: VBS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1870-vbs.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-21
- **Time:** 47:01–56:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1870-vbs/chapter/san-diego-islamic-center-shooting-media-coverage-comparison.md

Two teenagers, Caleb Vasquez and Kane Clark, carried out a shooting at an Islamic Center in San Diego before committing suicide. ABC, NBC, and CBS provided varying reports on the shooters' radicalization, with some outlets highlighting their anti-Trump and neo-Nazi ideologies. The discussion suggests that online radicalization and the use of SSRIs are overlooked factors in such mass casualty events, while criticizing the media's use of a nine-year-old witness for emotional impact.

Keywords: [san diego](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-diego.md), islamic center, caleb vasquez, kane clark, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [ssris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssris.md)

### Miss Rodeo America and SSRI Awareness

- **Episode:** [1868: Lubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-14
- **Time:** 2:31:25–2:36:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1868-lubio/chapter/miss-rodeo-america-and-ssri-awareness.md

Dame Rodeo Queen, a former Miss Rodeo America, shared a story of "divine intervention" after a podcast segment about the negative side effects of SSRIs helped her family identify a medical issue. She also discussed her role as an ambassador for professional rodeo. The hosts praise her for using her platform to encourage donations and community support.

Keywords: miss rodeo america, [ssri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssri.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), barrel racing, divine intervention

### RFK Jr. and SSRI Withdrawal Dangers

- **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-10
- **Time:** 43:41–49:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/rfk-jr-and-ssri-withdrawal-dangers.md

The hosts discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments on the dangers of antidepressants and the difficulty of withdrawal. A listener anecdote from Amsterdam describes extreme agitation and aggressive behavior while taking Lexapro, highlighting the "therapeutic illusion" where withdrawal symptoms are often misdiagnosed as a relapse of the underlying condition.

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### MKUltra Modernization, SSRI Drugs and Mass Shootings

- **Episode:** [1865: Wide Awakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-03
- **Time:** 17:33–23:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes/chapter/mkultra-modernization-ssri-drugs-and-mass-shootings.md

Representative Ana Paulina Luna announced upcoming House hearings regarding MKUltra and CIA influence, prompting a discussion on the role of SSRIs in modern mass shootings. Claims are made that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors like Prozac and Paxil are linked to homicidal and suicidal ideation. The theory suggests that widespread pharmaceutical use combined with inflammatory media messaging acts as a modern iteration of mind control.

Keywords: [mkultra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mkultra.md), [ssris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssris.md), ana paulina luna, [prozac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prozac.md), [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md)

### PSSD and the Long-Term Impact of SSRIs

- **Episode:** [1860: micro-dosing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-16
- **Time:** 1:50:07–1:54:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1860-micro-dosing/chapter/pssd-and-the-long-term-impact-of-ssris.md

Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) is gaining recognition as a permanent side effect for some users of antidepressants. Symptoms include a total loss of libido, emotional blunting, and "brain fog" that can persist for years after discontinuing the medication. Regulators in the EU and Canada have added warnings to drug labels, as approximately 15% of the U.S. population is currently prescribed these drugs.

Keywords: [ssri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssri.md), pssd, [sexual dysfunction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-dysfunction.md), [big pharma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-pharma.md), [antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md)

### Iranian Border Chaos and Domestic Mental Health

- **Episode:** [1851: Mork & Mimi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-15
- **Time:** 1:15:17–1:17:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi/chapter/iranian-border-chaos-and-domestic-mental-health.md

Reports of encrypted "numbers station" messages coincide with chaos on the Iran-Armenia border as citizens attempt to flee the country. Domestically, the risk of sleeper cell attacks is debated against the backdrop of a national mental health crisis. The discussion suggests that many "terrorist" incidents may actually be the result of untreated psychosis and the over-medication of the population with SSRIs.

Keywords: [armenia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/armenia.md), numbers station, [sleeper cells](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sleeper-cells.md), [ssris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssris.md), [mental illness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-illness.md)

### No Agenda Community, Health and Fitness Trends

- **Episode:** [1832: Lincoln's Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-08
- **Time:** 2:15:41–2:22:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1832-lincoln-s-dome/chapter/no-agenda-community-health-and-fitness-trends.md

Listener feedback highlighted a decline in gym attendance attributed to the rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Medical professionals in the community also noted a shift from SSRIs to more potent antipsychotic cocktails among patients. Meanwhile, entrepreneurs within the "No Agenda" stable are launching new ventures in strength training and job search services, utilizing the show's network for promotion.

Keywords: [glp-1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glp-1.md), [ssri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssri.md), personal training, orthopedics, [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md)

### SSRI Studies, Chronic Disease in Children

- **Episode:** [1796: Zeds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1796-zeds.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-04
- **Time:** 58:59–1:00:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1796-zeds/chapter/ssri-studies-chronic-disease-in-children.md

A discussion during the Senate hearings touched on the lack of long-term studies regarding SSRIs and other drugs prescribed to children. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. argued that the CDC and NIH have failed to investigate the potential links between these medications and behavioral issues, advocating for new leadership to prioritize such research.

Keywords: [ssris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssris.md), [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), [chronic disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chronic-disease.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md)

### Gen Z Mental Health, SSRI Pharmaceutical Influence

- **Episode:** [1765: Pro-Mortalist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1765-pro-mortalist.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-18
- **Time:** 13:36–16:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1765-pro-mortalist/chapter/gen-z-mental-health-ssri-pharmaceutical-influence.md

A discussion ensues regarding the mental state of Generation Z and the potential role of prescribed antidepressants and SSRIs in fueling nihilistic violence. Claims are made that pharmaceutical companies influence mainstream media to suppress reporting on the side effects of clinical drugs. The hosts argue that the lack of a "Christian nationalist" motive in the Palm Springs bombing will lead to the story being dropped by major news outlets.

Keywords: [gen z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), [ssris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssris.md), [antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), [pharmaceutical industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceutical-industry.md), [nihilism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nihilism.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md)

### Houston School Threat, Pipe Bombs, and SSRIs

- **Episode:** [1740: DOGE-CAM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-20
- **Time:** 2:51:37–2:53:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam/chapter/houston-school-threat-pipe-bombs-and-ssris.md

Two teenagers were arrested in Houston for a "grand scheme" involving pipe bombs and school shootings. The hosts question the logic of the plot and speculate on the potential role of SSRI medications in such incidents.

Keywords: [houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md), spring branch, terroristic threat, [pipe bombs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipe-bombs.md), [ssris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssris.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md)

### Tina Smith, Antidepressants, School Shooting Links

- **Episode:** [1734: MEGA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-30
- **Time:** 51:12–53:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1734-mega/chapter/tina-smith-antidepressants-school-shooting-links.md

Senator Tina Smith challenged Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his claims linking antidepressants to school shootings. Kennedy argued that the rise in mass shootings is coterminous with the introduction of SSRIs like Prozac and called for more study. Smith countered that scientific data shows no link, though the discussion notes that HIPAA rules make such data difficult for the public to verify.

Keywords: [tina smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tina-smith.md), [antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), [ssris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssris.md), [school shootings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-shootings.md), [hipaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hipaa.md)

### Georgia School Shooting, Colt Gray and FBI Warnings

- **Episode:** [1692: Salted Ducks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1692-salted-ducks.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-05
- **Time:** 2:33:09–2:38:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1692-salted-ducks/chapter/georgia-school-shooting-colt-gray-and-fbi-warnings.md

A 14-year-old student, Colt Gray, opened fire at Apalachee High School in Georgia, killing four people. The FBI revealed that Gray and his father had been questioned a year prior regarding online threats, but no arrest was made at the time. The hosts discuss the potential role of SSRIs in such tragedies and the political timing of the event relative to upcoming presidential debates.

Keywords: colt gray, [georgia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/georgia.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [school shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-shooting.md), [ssris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssris.md)

### DEI Hiring and ADHD Medication in Air Traffic Control

- **Episode:** [1681: Daddy Long Legs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-28
- **Time:** 2:32:12–2:35:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1681-daddy-long-legs/chapter/dei-hiring-and-adhd-medication-in-air-traffic-control.md

A veteran air traffic controller reports that the FAA's hiring crisis is exacerbated by the widespread use of ADHD medications and SSRIs among the younger generation, which disqualifies them from the role without difficult-to-obtain medical waivers. Furthermore, the push for DEI hiring is criticized for eroding trust, as competent minority controllers are often unfairly assumed to be "diversity hires" rather than qualified professionals.

Keywords: [air traffic control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [dei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dei.md), [adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), [ssris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssris.md), medical waivers

### Whole Child Initiative, School Clinics and Social Contagion

- **Episode:** [1659: ungreen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen.md)
- **Published:** 2024-05-12
- **Time:** 27:01–30:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1659-ungreen/chapter/whole-child-initiative-school-clinics-and-social-contagion.md

The Whole Child Initiative and CDC-funded school clinics are criticized for their approach to student mental health and gender identity. Claims are made that these programs promote pharmaceutical interventions like SSRIs and gender transitions without sufficient parental involvement. Homeschooling is suggested as an alternative to the current public education system.

Keywords: whole child initiative, [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [ssris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssris.md), [homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), [moms for liberty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moms-for-liberty.md)

### Maryland School Shooting Thwarted and Transgender Identity Issues

- **Episode:** [1653: Twigs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1653-twigs.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-21
- **Time:** 27:21–31:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1653-twigs/chapter/maryland-school-shooting-thwarted-and-transgender-identity-issues.md

Police in Rockville, Maryland, arrested 18-year-old Alex Yee for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a high school and elementary school. Yee, who identifies as transgender, reportedly wrote a 129-page memoir detailing the plan and had a history of psychiatric treatment. The hosts discuss the potential role of SSRIs and hormone treatments in such incidents, noting the proximity to the 25th anniversary of the Columbine shooting.

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### Mental Health Glamorization and "Hot Girl Pills" on TikTok

- **Episode:** [1644: Shock Opera](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1644-shock-opera.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-23
- **Time:** 48:46–54:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1644-shock-opera/chapter/mental-health-glamorization-and-hot-girl-pills-on-tiktok.md

A growing trend on TikTok involves Gen Z users glamorizing the use of antidepressants and SSRIs, referring to them as "hot girl pills" or "silly girl pills." Influencers market mental health-themed merchandise, including Prozac pillows and Lexapro phone cases, effectively removing the stigma while potentially encouraging over-diagnosis. Critics argue that Big Pharma has successfully captured the youth market by turning clinical diagnoses into fashionable identity markers.

Keywords: [antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), [ssris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ssris.md), [lexapro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexapro.md), [gen z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md)

### SSRI Off-Label Prescriptions, Side Effects

- **Episode:** [1639: Pumpkin Coin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1639-pumpkin-coin.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-03
- **Time:** 2:03:22–2:05:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1639-pumpkin-coin/chapter/ssri-off-label-prescriptions-side-effects.md

Listeners shared accounts of being prescribed antidepressants like amitriptyline for pain management without being informed of the drug's primary use. A psychiatric nurse reported on the known side effects of impulsive behavior and violence associated with the first three weeks of starting medications like Prozac or Paxil.

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### SSRIs and Potential Links to Youth Violence

- **Episode:** [1638: Test Tube Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies.md)
- **Published:** 2024-02-29
- **Time:** 57:15–1:02:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies/chapter/ssris-and-potential-links-to-youth-violence.md

A discussion on the 65% increase in antidepressant prescriptions for teenagers explores a psychological theory that SSRIs may provide depressed individuals with the energy to act on violent or suicidal thoughts. The segment also references a fictional Law & Order plot involving elite "vaccine parties" as a cultural reflection of the era.

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