[ddorian43]

That doesn't make any sense. So if a drug isn't providing any benefits (or too many side effects) your doc won't help you to quit it ??

[scroblart]

Often the doctor that a person has when they realize that they need to get off a medication is not the original doctor that prescribed the medication.

And yes, most psychiatrists don't want the liability of weaning somebody off a medication.

You are right, it doesn't make any sense--it certainly is not good for patients.

[ddorian43]

Then you change doctors until you find someone that will listen to you.

[orhmeh09]

Do you not get in trouble these days for that; as in, could it not look like you’re “doctor shopping”?

[bdavisx]

That's generally done to get more medicine, not to find one to help you quit using it.

[orhmeh09]

With the ways we’ve seen other systems work, I’d almost expect to be placed automatically on some kind of list that would get you a stonewall response from most doctors you visit for the rest of your life. In fact, there are such databases; here is an article about one in MS: https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/crime/article62959432.h...

I’m sure there will be/are places where these databases are run by private companies with no accountability and no way to issue a complaint.

[ddorian43]

Hmm depends on the country I guess.

But believe me there are bad doctors out there (your specific case) so you'll have to switch.

[scroblart]

I've successfully avoided this kind of crap (never fell for the medication frenzy). Somebody close to me was able to find a psychiatrist who would assist them in getting off meds only when a third party intervened.

The problem is not with individual doctors, it is that the structure {legal, economic} surrounding mental health favors getting people on medication, but doesn't create good paths for them to get off (at least in the US).

[scroblart]

Right. I'm saying that is easier said than done.