Jordan Peterson battling serious neurological injury, daughter Mikhaila says
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Psychologist Jordan Peterson is suffering from a psych medication-induced neurological injury and akathisia, as revealed by his daughter Mikhaila Peterson, who described the past year as "hell" for her father.
- Peterson was previously diagnosed with chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS), an immune dysfunction caused by mold exposure, which worsened his symptoms and led to complications including pneumonia and sepsis.
- Mikhaila emphasized that akathisia, causing severe restlessness and mental distress, is often misdiagnosed and is a devastating condition; Peterson has not taken psychiatric medications for six years.
- The family has faced additional stressors including the deaths of Peterson’s parents and selling his home, which contributed to his declining health, and Mikhaila plans to focus on raising awareness about psych med injuries.
- Jordan Peterson gained fame for his criticism of Canadian Bill C-16 and his self-help book "12 Rules for Life," with a career spanning Harvard University and global media presence.
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