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It is far worse in my country (Greece). I am unemployed, and thus uninsured; this means that my psychiatrist cannot prescribe my medicine (Concerta in my case,

It is far worse in my country (Greece). I am unemployed, and thus uninsured; this means that my psychiatrist cannot prescribe my medicine (Concerta in my case, a slow-acting version of Ritalin) because they are just so tightly controlled. Pseudoephedrine is similar. We the uninsured need to procure it from a public mental hospital, but the appointments are months away, so I cannot get any. So this medicine, which my psychiatrist considers essential, is just... denied to me; I have not taken it in 8 months, resulting in my barely being able to function, much less find the employment that would make me, you know, insured.

shipscode 3y ago
That’s terrible. You may consider trying Yerba Mate. Anecdotally it’s helped a lot of people I know with ADHD. Perhaps something to try in the meantime. I hope the situation in your country gets better.
HumblyTossed 3y ago
> I am unemployed, and thus uninsured What the hell have we done to ourselves letting corporations be the gatekeepers of our health!? Having a job with benefits isn't a badge of honor, but corporations have convinced so many it is that I am unsure if this will ever change.
- txusrose 3y ago
  I agree, but, the way things are set up for the population, it is a badge of honor if you need dental work done and not have to pay out of pocket. It’s all been designed to control what we’re allowed and not allowed. Getting a large amount of our medications imported from China is completely absurd. Last year, China accounted for 95 percent of U.S. imports of ibuprofen, 91 percent of U.S. imports of hydrocortisone, 70 percent of U.S. imports of acetaminophen, 40 to 45 percent of U.S. imports of penicillin and 40 percent of U.S. imports of heparin, according to Commerce Department data. Dec 20, 2019
readthenotes1 3y ago
Someone I know smuggled some psuedofed to their friend in Colombia. They quipped "How many people have you heard getting busted for taking drugs into Colombia?"

shipscode 3y ago

That’s terrible. You may consider trying Yerba Mate. Anecdotally it’s helped a lot of people I know with ADHD. Perhaps something to try in the meantime. I hope the situation in your country gets better.

HumblyTossed 3y ago

> I am unemployed, and thus uninsured What the hell have we done to ourselves letting corporations be the gatekeepers of our health!? Having a job with benefits isn't a badge of honor, but corporations have convinced so many it is that I am unsure if this will ever change.

txusrose 3y ago
I agree, but, the way things are set up for the population, it is a badge of honor if you need dental work done and not have to pay out of pocket. It’s all been designed to control what we’re allowed and not allowed. Getting a large amount of our medications imported from China is completely absurd. Last year, China accounted for 95 percent of U.S. imports of ibuprofen, 91 percent of U.S. imports of hydrocortisone, 70 percent of U.S. imports of acetaminophen, 40 to 45 percent of U.S. imports of penicillin and 40 percent of U.S. imports of heparin, according to Commerce Department data. Dec 20, 2019

readthenotes1 3y ago

Someone I know smuggled some psuedofed to their friend in Colombia. They quipped "How many people have you heard getting busted for taking drugs into Colombia?"