Thread by @AlexPetrovnia

The system where you must renew your meds every month, often with doctors “check-ins” is incredibly ableist and classist.

My meds work great as long as I have all of them, but if even one is late my life spirals apart, making it EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to keep up with my meds.
Especially when I have 10 different prescriptions with 5 different doctors that all renew on different intervals.

I have ADHD and memory issues from PTSD and I have constant anxiety that I’ve forgotten to refill or pick up something critical. 😥

This is ESPECIALLY problematic when you factor in that several of my meds are actually DANGEROUS to go off of without a weaning period so this system actually endangers my health and well-being, all because of medication stigma.

My partner had never taken long term medication before when we got together, and he was HORRIFIED by how broken the system is. I’m so numb to it by now that I barely even think about it.

Oh and it’s also transphobic bc certain pharmacies STILL won’t believe that I am really the person they still have listed under my deadname, and so won’t change it.

TLDR: if you think this system doesn’t force people off their meds, and if you think this system doesn’t kill the poor and disabled (it’s eugenicist), you’re naive. The hippocratic oath only applies when money isn’t involved.

I’m so angry and so saddened by how many people are relating to this, and are actively being harmed.
Medical professionals, students, pharmacists, etc: PAY ATTENTION.
Others, keep adding your testimonials if you’re able to. Stay safe and stay strong 💜