It's me I have ADHD why are they so against meds

  • ClimateChangeAnxiety [he/him, they/them]
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    2 years ago

    And like, for adults why the fuck should it matter if I have a true diagnosis? If I prefer my life taking adderall every day I should be allowed to do that. I understand wanting to make sure we’re not just sedating children for acting like children but adults should absolutely be able to make their own choices.

    • Awoo [she/her]
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      2 years ago

      I think there might be some legitimate health reasons to control the drug, here in the UK at least it's a very controlled drug. Doesn't it raise the heart rate and do some serious things to blood pressure? I know I get those monitored regularly as part of my prescription.

      • ClimateChangeAnxiety [he/him, they/them]
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        2 years ago

        Even if we’re gonna restrict it to a prescription, I don’t see why you should need to have a “legitimate diagnosis.” You could just require that you talk to a doctor and have to have monitoring like that. But if you’re fully aware of the potential side effects I think you should be able to make that choice.

        Plus in the US going to the doctor is very expensive

        • Awoo [she/her]
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          2 years ago

          I'm not completely sure what the health implications are but I agree mostly. I think if there are health implications that a requirement of the prescription should be the regular monitoring of heart and blood pressure to make sure people aren't going to blow their hearts up. There are definitely variances depending on dosage that can cause me to noticeably feel that I have a higher heart rate, I typically stay below that level as it's uncomfortable and gives me a bit of anxiety but this might not be the case with everyone.

          • ClimateChangeAnxiety [he/him, they/them]
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            2 years ago

            Yeah I have no problem with implementing steps to make sure people do things safely. But if you want adderall even if it’s cause “I like it” I see no problem with that. I can’t imagine it’s worse than alcohol at the very least.

        • Awoo [she/her]
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          2 years ago

          Sure but nowhere near the extent that any of these drugs do, and not for 12 hours per day.

    • GalaxyBrain [they/them]
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      2 years ago

      You should not have access to amphetamines just because you want them. That would be a nightmare society.

        • GalaxyBrain [they/them]
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          2 years ago

          Because it fucks you up. Not sleeping or eating for days on end makes you become a crazy person. It's also super addictive. There is probably no worse drug to bring to widespread use than amphetamines.