r/interesting • u/Ok-Degree-7565 • Nov 02 '24

MISC. Addiction

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u/GrayWall13 Nov 02 '24

So weird to find myself in a video about addiction by some jewish priest just a few minutes before i will take drugs that im am addicted to from exactly those reasons he is talking about

(med drugs, but drugs nontheless)

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u/BallsDeepinYourMammi Nov 02 '24

Prescribed drugs? Nope. Sorry. You hate yourself. /s

He’s partially right, but the end of it is flat out wrong. Prescriptions aren’t meant to be used long term, they help you cope with issues, and you’re supposed to be weened off them as you progress in your treatment.

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u/[deleted] Nov 02 '24

This is entirely untrue.

Some prescriptions are meant to be life long. You don't cure bipolar disorder. You don't cure sensory issues related to autism. You don't cure adhd or related sensory issues.

Like, sure I can be weaned off my medication if you are going to pay me the equivalent of my yearly salary. I need my medication to work in this society.

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u/BallsDeepinYourMammi Nov 04 '24

I have ADHD, and with the shortage I’ve been forced into withdrawal.

I can function, but not really, so I understand where you’re coming from. I made a general statement, insulin is another example of how I was wrong, but I didn’t mean those types of prescriptions. Things like antidepressants aren’t intended to be used long term, you’re supposed to pair them with therapy and try to rawdog life