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BlueKota

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Fri May 15, 2026, 03:46 PM 12 hrs ago

RFKJR [View all]

Now wants to take away SSRIs. I hope the worm comes back and eats what little is left of his brain.

I take Escitolopram. I have had several bouts with major depressive episodes, have been suicidal 3 times, and hospitalized several times since my 30's. My psychiatrists over the years have told me, my mental illness is treatable but not curable and I will need medication for the rest of my life.

Since one of my previous psychiatrists came up with a combination of 3 meds including the Escitolopram, I have been relatively stable for the last five years. Now I have to be scared the Escitolopram is taken away, and how it might put me back at high risk? I really concerned about this.
https://people.com/rfk-jr-pushes-for-the-deprescribing-of-antidepressants-11975001

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RFKJR [View all] BlueKota 12 hrs ago OP
... SheltieLover 12 hrs ago #1
Thank you. BlueKota 12 hrs ago #2
Politicians should stay out of doctor-patient decisions. They are not medical experts or even doctors Deuxcents 12 hrs ago #3
I agree. BlueKota 12 hrs ago #4
Your health shouldn't be subject to the whims of a mcar 11 hrs ago #5
These times suck BlueKota 9 hrs ago #18
It is insane... I have always preached caution on these drugs, but under appropriate supervised care, hlthe2b 11 hrs ago #6
He should have never been approved BlueKota 9 hrs ago #19
;-{)...... Goonch 11 hrs ago #7
Very fitting BlueKota 9 hrs ago #20
That's not nearly enough to explain how fuck*d up of an individual he is. twodogsbarking 11 hrs ago #8
Fucked up is a good start. Joinfortmill 10 hrs ago #12
It fits BlueKota 9 hrs ago #21
If I take advice from a heroin user, it will be from Keith Richards irisblue 11 hrs ago #9
I definitely think Keith has more brain cells left. BlueKota 9 hrs ago #23
RFKjr. is dangerous man. oasis 11 hrs ago #10
He really is BlueKota 9 hrs ago #24
Oh, my what a terrible situation to be in. Joinfortmill 10 hrs ago #11
It's scary. BlueKota 9 hrs ago #25
Wishing you well Joinfortmill 6 hrs ago #39
Thank you. BlueKota 5 hrs ago #40
My SSRI is keeping me alive and civil. nt Ilsa 10 hrs ago #13
Same with me. BlueKota 9 hrs ago #26
I have somebody close to me that takes meds to stabilize his/her mood swings. Buddyzbuddy 10 hrs ago #14
They definitely help. BlueKota 9 hrs ago #27
No need to exaggerate - he doesn't want to take them away, just use them more cautiously. TheRickles 10 hrs ago #15
Unfortunately this article doesn't include BlueKota 9 hrs ago #28
From the article: TheRickles 8 hrs ago #33
Not an exaggeration. Kennedy absolutely would like to ban them. Eve Of Destruction 8 hrs ago #32
Thank you! BlueKota 7 hrs ago #35
I wish EuterpeThelo 10 hrs ago #16
Same. BlueKota 9 hrs ago #29
He can huff and puff, it won't change your script. mr715 10 hrs ago #17
Thank you this helps. BlueKota 9 hrs ago #30
Ignore RFK, Jr., Blue Kota DrRaskolnik 9 hrs ago #22
Thank you. BlueKota 8 hrs ago #31
I take Lexapro & Lemotragine MustLoveBeagles 8 hrs ago #34
He's a disgusting asshat. BlueKota 7 hrs ago #36
A man whose brain was half eaten by the worm is in charge of our healthcare. LisaL 6 hrs ago #37
Me either BlueKota 5 hrs ago #41
Your doctor should be able to advise and reassure you. Sogo 6 hrs ago #38
Thank you! BlueKota 5 hrs ago #42
I have a spinal cord injury and also take Lexapro. GoodRaisin 5 hrs ago #43
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