So I’m 21 and though an adult, still live with my parents. I’m on the autistic spectrum and was also diagnosed with mild psychosis by a psychiatrist. For many months, I was put on the anti-psyhotic Abilify because it help me manage me suicidal symptoms and I was able to interact with people normally when volunteering at a shop this summer. When I ran out and tried to get it refilled, my dad saw the script on the table, asked for any pills I had and demanded I throw them away as he said he didn’t believe in medication for mental issues.
He doesn’t understand that […]