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BlueKota

(5,599 posts) Fri May 15, 2026, 03:46 PM May 15

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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... SheltieLover May 15 #1

Thank you. BlueKota May 15 #2

Politicians should stay out of doctor-patient decisions. They are not medical experts or even doctors Deuxcents May 15 #3

I agree. BlueKota May 15 #4

Your health shouldn't be subject to the whims of a mcar May 15 #5

These times suck BlueKota May 15 #18

It is insane... I have always preached caution on these drugs, but under appropriate supervised care, hlthe2b May 15 #6

He should have never been approved BlueKota May 15 #19

;-{)...... Goonch May 15 #7

Very fitting BlueKota May 15 #20

That's not nearly enough to explain how fuck*d up of an individual he is. twodogsbarking May 15 #8

Fucked up is a good start. Joinfortmill May 15 #12

It fits BlueKota May 15 #21

If I take advice from a heroin user, it will be from Keith Richards irisblue May 15 #9

I definitely think Keith has more brain cells left. BlueKota May 15 #23

RFKjr. is dangerous man. oasis May 15 #10

He really is BlueKota May 15 #24

Oh, my what a terrible situation to be in. Joinfortmill May 15 #11

It's scary. BlueKota May 15 #25

Wishing you well Joinfortmill May 15 #39

Thank you. BlueKota May 15 #40

My SSRI is keeping me alive and civil. nt Ilsa May 15 #13

Same with me. BlueKota May 15 #26

I have somebody close to me that takes meds to stabilize his/her mood swings. Buddyzbuddy May 15 #14

They definitely help. BlueKota May 15 #27

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

Unfortunately this article doesn't include BlueKota May 15 #28

From the article: TheRickles May 15 #33

Not an exaggeration. Kennedy absolutely would like to ban them. Eve Of Destruction May 15 #32

Thank you! BlueKota May 15 #35

I wish EuterpeThelo May 15 #16

Same. BlueKota May 15 #29

He can huff and puff, it won't change your script. mr715 May 15 #17

Thank you this helps. BlueKota May 15 #30

Ignore RFK, Jr., Blue Kota DrRaskolnik May 15 #22

Thank you. BlueKota May 15 #31

I take Lexapro & Lemotragine MustLoveBeagles May 15 #34

He's a disgusting asshat. BlueKota May 15 #36

A man whose brain was half eaten by the worm is in charge of our healthcare. LisaL May 15 #37

Me either BlueKota May 15 #41

Your doctor should be able to advise and reassure you. Sogo May 15 #38

Thank you! BlueKota May 15 #42

I have a spinal cord injury and also take Lexapro. GoodRaisin May 15 #43

They don't care how many people will be hurt BlueKota May 16 #44