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Medication Emergency: When Access and Supply Suddenly Disappears
Manage episode 508483535 series 3004956
One missed appointment, that's all it took. And suddenly I was facing weeks without my ADHD medications.
This time I’d done everything right, so for once this isn't on me! I had scripts sorted, appointments booked, all lined up, ready to go. Then my doctor went on unexpected leave, leaving me completely stimulant-free and flailing. The fallout was brutal: executive function collapsed, my car and room turned into chaos, appointments slipped, and even the podcast stopped for a bit there (sorry everyone).
ADHD meds aren’t just about focus, because stopping them suddenly makes symptoms rebound even harder. It also shows how fragile access is under the current system, with rigid rules and long waits. Thankfully, changes are coming in NSW where GPs will soon be able to prescribe directly, making life easier for so many of us.
Now that I’m back on track, the podcast is rolling again with new Q&As and intake interviews. If you’ve faced your own medication access struggles, I’d love to hear your story.
At the end of this episode I also pass judgement over the developments around certain pain medications and the development of autism spectrum disorder. My conclusions perhaps differ slightly from those presented by the US government at this time.....
You can follow me on Instagram: @elliot.t.waters, and the show on Facebook!
Chapters
1. Introducing the Medication Emergency (00:00:00)
2. The Challenge of Accessing ADHD Medications (00:06:44)
3. This Time It Wasn't My Fault (00:13:20)
4. The Rebound Effect of Medication Loss (00:18:02)
5. Examining Trump's Claims About Paracetamol (00:23:30)
6. The Science Behind Autism Research (00:30:42)
7. Moving Forward and Future Episodes (00:33:58)
217 episodes
Manage episode 508483535 series 3004956
One missed appointment, that's all it took. And suddenly I was facing weeks without my ADHD medications.
This time I’d done everything right, so for once this isn't on me! I had scripts sorted, appointments booked, all lined up, ready to go. Then my doctor went on unexpected leave, leaving me completely stimulant-free and flailing. The fallout was brutal: executive function collapsed, my car and room turned into chaos, appointments slipped, and even the podcast stopped for a bit there (sorry everyone).
ADHD meds aren’t just about focus, because stopping them suddenly makes symptoms rebound even harder. It also shows how fragile access is under the current system, with rigid rules and long waits. Thankfully, changes are coming in NSW where GPs will soon be able to prescribe directly, making life easier for so many of us.
Now that I’m back on track, the podcast is rolling again with new Q&As and intake interviews. If you’ve faced your own medication access struggles, I’d love to hear your story.
At the end of this episode I also pass judgement over the developments around certain pain medications and the development of autism spectrum disorder. My conclusions perhaps differ slightly from those presented by the US government at this time.....
You can follow me on Instagram: @elliot.t.waters, and the show on Facebook!
Chapters
1. Introducing the Medication Emergency (00:00:00)
2. The Challenge of Accessing ADHD Medications (00:06:44)
3. This Time It Wasn't My Fault (00:13:20)
4. The Rebound Effect of Medication Loss (00:18:02)
5. Examining Trump's Claims About Paracetamol (00:23:30)
6. The Science Behind Autism Research (00:30:42)
7. Moving Forward and Future Episodes (00:33:58)
217 episodes
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