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She Won't Supervise Her Friend's Medication Given Her History Of Overdosing, But Her Friend Says That Could Cost Her Her Spot At School
TwistedSifter • • health
Key Points:
- A 21-year-old college student was unexpectedly asked by a friend with a history of mental health struggles to supervise her psychiatric medication, a responsibility she did not agree to and felt unqualified for.
- The friend insisted that a supervising adult was required for her to receive medication due to her history of overdosing, and named the student without her consent, threatening to mislead the psychiatrist if refused.
- The student declined, citing discomfort and lack of training, emphasizing that such medical responsibility should be handled by a qualified adult rather than a peer, especially given the friend's emotional and impulse control challenges.
- The friend pressured the student by implying refusal could jeopardize her ability to attend college, but the student maintained boundaries despite feeling guilty and annoyed by ongoing expectations to act as a guardian.
- Experts agree the student is justified in refusing this role, highlighting the importance of honest communication with healthcare providers and the distinction between emotional support and medical supervision.
