I'm trying to retake the medication that I took back in high school (Concerta) so I can study for and eventually take the Comptia A+ exam. The idea being that I've a decently-paying remote job that will benefit both my wife and I. My wife, however, refuses to let me get my meds. This isn't the first we've had this conversion and every time she says the same thing: "You just need to focus naturally", "It's all in your head", "Doctors are only in it for themselves" and so on. There's no getting through to her and I'm tired of trying to get to reason with me. I think I'm going to get my meds in secret and hide them. I know that this is a bad idea but she leaves me no choice. Any advice?

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[–] 7 points 6 months ago (3 children)

What is she really preventing you from in her mind? Like is the concern that the medication is expensive? Or the long term damage if taking said drugs? I would start with addressing those concerns.

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  • [–] 4 points 6 months ago (2 children)

    She might also be concerned about the addictive nature of most stimulants.

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  • [–] 7 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    Ah yes. Super addictive. So addictive, in fact, that I regularly need to refill my 30 day prescription like 45 days late.

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