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Fear of taking medication- thoughts?
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this post was submitted on 19 Jun 2026
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You're not discussing ADHD. You're discussing anxiety induced reluctance to follow medical protocol.
Many therapists avoid discussing ADHD as a way to avoid people seeking stimulants. It's a cop out, but maybe it's necessary wherever you live.
But no, I don't get anxious about my meds, but I'm not on stimulants. Those made me MORE anxious than the ADHD alone.