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206 points pseudolus | 5 comments | | HN request time: 0.203s | source
1. djohnston ◴[] No.46000016[source]
It’s fascinating that otherwise intelligent people have no hesitation pumping their children’s developing brains full of SSRIs and amphetamines at the behest of a professional class who is paid to distribute these medications.
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2. forgetfreeman ◴[] No.46000441[source]
It's even more fascinating when you have first hand experience with how much unmitigated guesswork goes into selecting psychiatric meds and their dosage.
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3. Aeglaecia ◴[] No.46000772[source]
it's somehow even more fascinating when you talk to dozens of people who were medicated as kids and get an idea of the real implications
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4. mberning ◴[] No.46000856[source]
I used to share your opinion, and in a way I still do, but after having 3 children and seeing how horrible some of these behaviors and habits can get, I completely understand why people cave in to get some relief. The stress of dealing with severe behavioral issues day after day can easily destroy a marriage and family.
5. forgetfreeman ◴[] No.46004556{3}[source]
...or literally watched friends get over-medicated into committing suicide.