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BlueKota

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28. Unfortunately this article doesn't include

Fri May 15, 2026, 07:07 PM

10 hrs ago

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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RFKJR [View all] BlueKota 13 hrs ago OP

... SheltieLover 13 hrs ago #1

Thank you. BlueKota 13 hrs ago #2

Politicians should stay out of doctor-patient decisions. They are not medical experts or even doctors Deuxcents 13 hrs ago #3

I agree. BlueKota 13 hrs ago #4

Your health shouldn't be subject to the whims of a mcar 13 hrs ago #5

These times suck BlueKota 10 hrs ago #18

It is insane... I have always preached caution on these drugs, but under appropriate supervised care, hlthe2b 12 hrs ago #6

He should have never been approved BlueKota 10 hrs ago #19

;-{)...... Goonch 12 hrs ago #7

Very fitting BlueKota 10 hrs ago #20

That's not nearly enough to explain how fuck*d up of an individual he is. twodogsbarking 12 hrs ago #8

Fucked up is a good start. Joinfortmill 12 hrs ago #12

It fits BlueKota 10 hrs ago #21

If I take advice from a heroin user, it will be from Keith Richards irisblue 12 hrs ago #9

I definitely think Keith has more brain cells left. BlueKota 10 hrs ago #23

RFKjr. is dangerous man. oasis 12 hrs ago #10

He really is BlueKota 10 hrs ago #24

Oh, my what a terrible situation to be in. Joinfortmill 12 hrs ago #11

It's scary. BlueKota 10 hrs ago #25

Wishing you well Joinfortmill 7 hrs ago #39

Thank you. BlueKota 6 hrs ago #40

My SSRI is keeping me alive and civil. nt Ilsa 11 hrs ago #13

Same with me. BlueKota 10 hrs ago #26

I have somebody close to me that takes meds to stabilize his/her mood swings. Buddyzbuddy 11 hrs ago #14

They definitely help. BlueKota 10 hrs ago #27

No need to exaggerate - he doesn't want to take them away, just use them more cautiously. TheRickles 11 hrs ago #15

Unfortunately this article doesn't include BlueKota 10 hrs ago #28

From the article: TheRickles 9 hrs ago #33

Not an exaggeration. Kennedy absolutely would like to ban them. Eve Of Destruction 9 hrs ago #32

Thank you! BlueKota 8 hrs ago #35

I wish EuterpeThelo 11 hrs ago #16

Same. BlueKota 10 hrs ago #29

He can huff and puff, it won't change your script. mr715 11 hrs ago #17

Thank you this helps. BlueKota 10 hrs ago #30

Ignore RFK, Jr., Blue Kota DrRaskolnik 10 hrs ago #22

Thank you. BlueKota 10 hrs ago #31

I take Lexapro & Lemotragine MustLoveBeagles 9 hrs ago #34

He's a disgusting asshat. BlueKota 8 hrs ago #36

A man whose brain was half eaten by the worm is in charge of our healthcare. LisaL 8 hrs ago #37

Me either BlueKota 6 hrs ago #41

Your doctor should be able to advise and reassure you. Sogo 7 hrs ago #38

Thank you! BlueKota 6 hrs ago #42

I have a spinal cord injury and also take Lexapro. GoodRaisin 6 hrs ago #43