Canadian psychologist and author Jordan Peterson is taking an indefinite break from public life due to a serious health challenge.
His daughter, Mikhaila Peterson, disclosed that her father is suffering from a flare-up of Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), an immune disorder linked to mold exposure. Peterson reportedly encountered the exposure while cleaning his late grandfather’s mold-infested home, worsening symptoms he has faced for years.
CIRS occurs when the body struggles to recognize and eliminate toxins produced by mold and certain bacteria. The condition can trigger fatigue, food sensitivities, neurological problems, skin reactions, and emotional distress. Left untreated, it can become a long-term, debilitating illness. If caught early and managed properly, however, patients often see major improvements and even remission.
Mikhaila Peterson stressed that this illness is not connected to her father’s past struggles with medication or akathisia, but is a distinct immune-related issue.
The Canadian publication National Post, where Peterson has occasionally written columns, has additional details:
This is the latest health setback for Peterson, 62, who fought to beat a benzodiazepine addiction in 2019.
After Peterson’s addiction struggles were revealed, he announced he had developed akathisia — a condition which can cause restlessness, mental distress and an inability to sit still.
However, his daughter said that isn’t an aspect of the present setback. She wrote on X: “To be crystal clear — this isn’t about akathisia or medication. He’s not on any medication. It’s an immune system dysfunction.”
Conservative Leader, Pierre Poilievre has wished Peterson well. In a post to X on Saturday, he wrote: “Praying for a swift recovery,” adding, “The world needs his prodigious mind and solid principles now more than ever.”
The setback has forced Peterson to suspend all public engagements, including tours, events, and podcasts. Supporters have voiced concern, while his platform, The Daily Wire, urged readers to offer prayers and encouragement.
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I wish Peterson a swift recovery. Poilievvre is right, Peterson is a sane voice in today’s world. A regimen of high dose organic vitamins and minerals will be very necessary to his recovery.. It’s called Orthomolecular Medicine, which I have used most of my life to good effect.