Hi folks, I have plans to study abroad at a language school (probably in Kobe if it's relevant), but the big hurdle right now is in regards the medication. I take medication for depression and anxiety. I have researched and none of my medications are illegal in Japan (as opposed to say, ADHD medications, for example), but I would like to ideally stay for 2 years and I'm not sure what to do. Would it even be possible to be able to bring over a 2 year supply of medications from the US? If I had to get refills, how would I go about that? I'm not sure if what my psychiatrist prescribes me will be unquestionably accepted by another doctor, and it's hard to find a psychiatrist in general, especially so outside of Tokyo. I also am worried I might not be accepted to a school because I even brought up the medications, because this is going to open up inquires and I was told some schools won't take students with medical conditions. Depression and anxiety do not affect my life currently and haven't affected them in several years since I started seeing my current psychiatrist. I will be fine as long as I continue taking what I'm on, but I'm worried because I need some silly pills this is going to derail my future. Any advice or pointers in the right direction of how to deal with this?
If any further questions or clarification is needed, including the specific medications I am taking, I'm open to answer.
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