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BlueKota

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28. Unfortunately this article doesn't include

Reply to TheRickles (Reply #15)

Fri May 15, 2026, 07:07 PM

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opposing view points from the American Psychiatric Association who have already expressed the opinion that Kennedy is dangerously over simplifying the issue. It should have. His plan does mention weaning off people off, who decides that? It should be up to an individuals psychiatrist not an individual who has no medical background. These are questions that need to be addressed.

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... SheltieLover Yesterday #1

Thank you. BlueKota Yesterday #2

Politicians should stay out of doctor-patient decisions. They are not medical experts or even doctors Deuxcents Yesterday #3

I agree. BlueKota Yesterday #4

Your health shouldn't be subject to the whims of a mcar Yesterday #5

These times suck BlueKota Yesterday #18

It is insane... I have always preached caution on these drugs, but under appropriate supervised care, hlthe2b Yesterday #6

He should have never been approved BlueKota Yesterday #19

;-{)...... Goonch Yesterday #7

Very fitting BlueKota Yesterday #20

That's not nearly enough to explain how fuck*d up of an individual he is. twodogsbarking Yesterday #8

Fucked up is a good start. Joinfortmill Yesterday #12

It fits BlueKota Yesterday #21

If I take advice from a heroin user, it will be from Keith Richards irisblue Yesterday #9

I definitely think Keith has more brain cells left. BlueKota Yesterday #23

RFKjr. is dangerous man. oasis Yesterday #10

He really is BlueKota Yesterday #24

Oh, my what a terrible situation to be in. Joinfortmill Yesterday #11

It's scary. BlueKota Yesterday #25

Wishing you well Joinfortmill Yesterday #39

Thank you. BlueKota Yesterday #40

My SSRI is keeping me alive and civil. nt Ilsa Yesterday #13

Same with me. BlueKota Yesterday #26

I have somebody close to me that takes meds to stabilize his/her mood swings. Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #14

They definitely help. BlueKota Yesterday #27

No need to exaggerate - he doesn't want to take them away, just use them more cautiously. TheRickles Yesterday #15

Unfortunately this article doesn't include BlueKota Yesterday #28

From the article: TheRickles Yesterday #33

Not an exaggeration. Kennedy absolutely would like to ban them. Eve Of Destruction Yesterday #32

Thank you! BlueKota Yesterday #35

I wish EuterpeThelo Yesterday #16

Same. BlueKota Yesterday #29

He can huff and puff, it won't change your script. mr715 Yesterday #17

Thank you this helps. BlueKota Yesterday #30

Ignore RFK, Jr., Blue Kota DrRaskolnik Yesterday #22

Thank you. BlueKota Yesterday #31

I take Lexapro & Lemotragine MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #34

He's a disgusting asshat. BlueKota Yesterday #36

A man whose brain was half eaten by the worm is in charge of our healthcare. LisaL Yesterday #37

Me either BlueKota Yesterday #41

Your doctor should be able to advise and reassure you. Sogo Yesterday #38

Thank you! BlueKota Yesterday #42

I have a spinal cord injury and also take Lexapro. GoodRaisin Yesterday #43

They don't care how many people will be hurt BlueKota 11 hrs ago #44