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BlueKota

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Fri May 15, 2026, 03:46 PM 8 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 8 hrs ago OP
... SheltieLover 8 hrs ago #1
Thank you. BlueKota 8 hrs ago #2
Politicians should stay out of doctor-patient decisions. They are not medical experts or even doctors Deuxcents 8 hrs ago #3
I agree. BlueKota 8 hrs ago #4
Your health shouldn't be subject to the whims of a mcar 8 hrs ago #5
These times suck BlueKota 5 hrs ago #18
It is insane... I have always preached caution on these drugs, but under appropriate supervised care, hlthe2b 8 hrs ago #6
He should have never been approved BlueKota 5 hrs ago #19
;-{)...... Goonch 8 hrs ago #7
Very fitting BlueKota 5 hrs ago #20
That's not nearly enough to explain how fuck*d up of an individual he is. twodogsbarking 7 hrs ago #8
Fucked up is a good start. Joinfortmill 7 hrs ago #12
It fits BlueKota 5 hrs ago #21
If I take advice from a heroin user, it will be from Keith Richards irisblue 7 hrs ago #9
I definitely think Keith has more brain cells left. BlueKota 5 hrs ago #23
RFKjr. is dangerous man. oasis 7 hrs ago #10
He really is BlueKota 5 hrs ago #24
Oh, my what a terrible situation to be in. Joinfortmill 7 hrs ago #11
It's scary. BlueKota 5 hrs ago #25
Wishing you well Joinfortmill 2 hrs ago #39
Thank you. BlueKota 1 hr ago #40
My SSRI is keeping me alive and civil. nt Ilsa 7 hrs ago #13
Same with me. BlueKota 5 hrs ago #26
I have somebody close to me that takes meds to stabilize his/her mood swings. Buddyzbuddy 6 hrs ago #14
They definitely help. BlueKota 5 hrs ago #27
No need to exaggerate - he doesn't want to take them away, just use them more cautiously. TheRickles 6 hrs ago #15
Unfortunately this article doesn't include BlueKota 5 hrs ago #28
From the article: TheRickles 5 hrs ago #33
Not an exaggeration. Kennedy absolutely would like to ban them. Eve Of Destruction 5 hrs ago #32
Thank you! BlueKota 3 hrs ago #35
I wish EuterpeThelo 6 hrs ago #16
Same. BlueKota 5 hrs ago #29
He can huff and puff, it won't change your script. mr715 6 hrs ago #17
Thank you this helps. BlueKota 5 hrs ago #30
Ignore RFK, Jr., Blue Kota DrRaskolnik 5 hrs ago #22
Thank you. BlueKota 5 hrs ago #31
I take Lexapro & Lemotragine MustLoveBeagles 4 hrs ago #34
He's a disgusting asshat. BlueKota 3 hrs ago #36
A man whose brain was half eaten by the worm is in charge of our healthcare. LisaL 3 hrs ago #37
Me either BlueKota 1 hr ago #41
Your doctor should be able to advise and reassure you. Sogo 2 hrs ago #38
Thank you! BlueKota 1 hr ago #42
I have a spinal cord injury and also take Lexapro. GoodRaisin 1 hr ago #43
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