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Thats clear from context, not every personal account needs the PSA, especially since your access is mediated by layers of professionals.
by burnished 2y ago
Thats clear from context, not every personal account needs the PSA, especially since your access is mediated by layers of professionals.
- dimal 2y agoI disagree. It’s not clear from the context. People often generalize their experiences to think they apply to everyone. With psych meds, this is very common. I don’t expect a PSA, just a recognition that “they work” cannot be stated as an absolute. I don’t know what you mean by access being mediated by layers of professionals.
- burnished 2y agoYou have to first see a doctor who will prescribe the medication followed by a pharmacist. I don't see a claim by OP that their experience generalizes absolutely. I'm also having a hard time seriously believing you don't think people are aware that folk can have varied reactions, people become aware of allergies as a concept usually well before psychiatric medication. Just to be clear - I don't mind you adding in that additional context/reminder, I think additional perspective like that is frequently helpful, but I do resent you demanding others add it in your stead like they've missed an obligation or made a mistake.
- esperent 2y ago> mediated by layers of professionals. In the developed world, yes. In much of the world (perhaps even most of the world) you can simply walk into a small local pharmacy and buy pretty much anything. Antidepressants, valium, antibiotics, whatever. Only uppers tend to have stricter controls, but I've heard you could find them with a bit of legwork.