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

  • 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.