Jordan Peterson suffering 'neurological injury' from psych meds, wife says he's in 'another realm of pain'
Psychologist Jordan Peterson is experiencing a neurological injury linked to past use of psychiatric medications, according to his wife Tammy Peterson. She described his condition as causing intense daily pain and a prolonged recovery process. Peterson is currently at home with family and has not indicated plans to return to public work.
- ▪Tammy Peterson stated that her husband suffers from tardive akathisia, a chronic movement disorder caused by stopping dopamine antagonist medications.
- ▪She described his mornings as 'brutally painful and discouraging,' with relief sometimes occurring much later in the day.
- ▪Peterson previously suffered from sepsis during recovery from pneumonia in Switzerland.
- ▪His daughter Mikhaila confirmed he is taking time off due to a psych medication-induced neurological injury.
- ▪Tammy Peterson emphasized that the medical industry must address harm caused by psychiatric medications based on growing patient testimonials.
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Media Jordan Peterson suffering 'neurological injury' from psych meds, wife says he's in 'another realm of pain' His wife Tammy Peterson told the New York Post that his mornings are 'brutally painful and discouraging' By Brian Flood Fox News Published May 5, 2026 11:42am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Jordan Peterson says Trump is tougher and more civilized since in second term Dr. Jordan Peterson spoke to Fox News Digital about his outlook on the future potential of President Donald Trumps second term. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Famed psychologist Dr. Jordan Peterson is suffering a "neurological injury" from previously taking psychiatric medications and doesn’t plan to return to the public eye anytime soon.
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