I'll shame meds all day long because I am pissed off they force fed me them starting at age 7. I was strongly effected by the side effects to the point I truly believe it fucked my brain up a bit, but nobody seemed to care because I was quieter during class. I wasn't given a choice in the matter. I think it's ok to be against meds, and it's ok to be for them. They can do amazing things but they're not a fix all solution for everyone.

[–] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 13 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

You can have my meds when you pry them from my cold dead hands. It's not ok to be against something people do of their own free will that helps them out and doesn't hurt anyone.

[–] potatobro@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I'm not forcing anyone not to take them, and I'm not judging people that do in any way shape or form. I think it's great that it works so well for so many people. I'm still going to voice my concerns because it's important to remember they're not perfect and they aren't the best solution for everyone. I wish someone spoke up for me about that when I was a child and no one was listening to me about the issues I was having with the meds. To me, it's not ok to assume every single person with ADHD will benefit from meds. Especially children.

[–] cactusupyourbutt@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

just say that its not okay to force medications on someone and we are all good

[–] Mrderisant@midwest.social 2 points 4 months ago

I think for some people they are good. For people like you and me not so much. I think that they permanently messed up my brain too. What are your symptoms?