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TheRickles

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33. From the article:

Reply to BlueKota (Reply #28)

Fri May 15, 2026, 07:26 PM

8 hrs ago

"The American Psychiatric Association put out a news release stating that “we strongly object to framing the nation’s mental health crisis as primarily a problem of ‘overmedicalization’ or ‘overprescribing.’” The main issue, the A.P.A. maintained, is insufficient and unequal access to care."

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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 10 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