I use to be against those types of medications(SSRIs,anti psychotics,benzodiazepines etc. and for damn good reasons) up until a couple of years ago. What I tell myself and others now is that life is to short to be miserable, depressed and (fill the blank) all the time. If you yourself (talking about everyone) has tried and tried but can’t fix the problem, then therapy and meds can literally save your life.I think getting on the right medication was a huge plus.
I am managing to go through a severe hardship right now and keep it together. I thought I was ready to face the world and I wasn't, I broke down and cried within just a few minutes being triggered by the smallest things. I think I'm going to take 1mg alprazolam every 4 hours if needed.I use to be against those types of medications(SSRIs,anti psychotics,benzodiazepines etc. and for damn good reasons) up until a couple of years ago. What I tell myself and others now is that life is to short to be miserable, depressed and (fill the blank) all the time. If you yourself has tried and tried but can’t fix the problem, then therapy and meds can literally save your life.
Now I don’t think just any and everyone that walks into mental health be prescribed meds without first changing there diet( eating more plant foods and less processed foods) exercising and meditating. And if None of those work then meds should be your next option next to therapy. I’m currently in therapy and waiting to see the med doc. So I congradulate you. I’ve been reading your post for almost 10 years now and am just amazed at the 180 you have made in your life. You inspire and give me motivation to get clean off methadone. If I were you I would have relapsed by now. (I know I shouldn’t talk like that but am just being honest)I don’t know you but you seem like a real strong dude. Your doing great man keep it up.
Your absolutely right. I had that problem my whole life up until recently. If you wake up feeling great then keep that feeling going. Hold on to that feeling as long as possible. Feeling good naturally is awesome.to many people imo dont listen to what their body tells them and takes drugs when they dont need to especially when your taking multidrugs and it all catches up to you thats all i saying