what we cant do is blame every sympton on drug just because its a possible side effect. I have depression/bi polar in my family. So i have to believe because i get depressed etc its probably more to do with that than taking finasteride forever.
In regards to PFSyndrome . I monitored a discussion forum. and what most people fail to discuss is the mania that caused them to start finasteride. They were clearly depressed, suffering mentally prior, yet blame the same feelings when they stop finasteride.
If you go to a doctor and get yearly check ups it should be fine. Losing hair is traumatic to some. There are far worse chemicals you could be putting into your body. mental health is equally as destructive as physical. If losing your hair keeps you in a daily malaise thats a problem. mood altering drugs are way worse than dutasteride/finasteride. IMO.
It's a never ending discussion with a lot of factors that should be taken in consideration but i agree with a lot of things you said, even if not with all of them but it depends on every individual, their mindset, how deeply it affected them, medical history, family medical history, experiences, environments, too many factors. That's why it's so hard to prove something even if it really happens because of a pill....
And yes, i think also that mood altering drugs are very dangerous, but comparing drugs which both alter the brain, because finasteride does that also, it's like choosing from 2 evils and from my perspective, i choose to not to believe or depend on neither of them, too much information available out there, i would be very dumb to ignore it just because some guys are deeply affected by this condition and that for them the risk is worth it...