Jordan Peterson's Akathisia Relapse Revealed by Daughter

Mikhaila Peterson, daughter of Canadian psychologist and author Jordan Peterson, revealed on Saturday that her father is enduring a severe relapse of akathisia, a neurological condition linked to past psychiatric medication use, which has intensified over the past year and complicated his recovery from other health issues.

In a 33-minute video posted to the social media platform X, Mikhaila described the family's ordeal as devastating, with symptoms emerging last summer following exposure to mold that triggered chronic inflammatory response syndrome, or CIRS, an immune system disorder. Peterson's condition worsened further due to stress from the deaths of both parents, a relocation to the United States, and the sale of the family home in Toronto. These factors led to pneumonia and associated sepsis in October, exacerbating what the family now identifies as a psych-medication-induced neurological injury. Akathisia, characterized by intense inner restlessness, agitation, and an inability to remain still, has left Peterson in significant physical and emotional distress, according to Mikhaila.

Peterson, 63, has been off psychiatric medications for six years, since completing...