Medication

[futurefocussed]

I went to see my doctor today just to catch up on my mental health.
I told him about my nightmares, and how they're more frequent. He put me on these blood pressure medication. They're meant to help my nightmares. I don't know.

I hate the fact that I'm having nightmares.
I hate the fact that i can't do this without medication.

My trauma causes me to believe that medication is bad for me, that I'm less of a Christian and have less faith because I'm on medication.
This caused me to go into an emotional breakdown that i got prescribed further medication because of my nightmares, because of my trauma.

It makes me think it was my fault.
It is so hard to break that.

But I'm trying.

 

[Deleted member 38644]

You can do it!!!!

 

[Fadeaway]

Prazosin (not sure of the name in the UK) is very common for nightmares. It is non addicting, you just have to watch out for low blood pressure.

 

[Naoru]

Here in support. :)

It took me a long time to come to terms with needing a medication and even longer to go ask for it. I hate everything about all of this, but you know what? Trying is moving forward.

For the record, I could not be more grateful T pushed me to get Prazosin. It is a little easier to cope during the day when you get some rest at night.

And it does not make anything your fault or make you less of a Christian. :hug:

 

[futurefocussed]

Prazosin (not sure of the name in the UK) is very common for nightmares. It is non addicting, you just have to watch out for low blood pressure.

That's the one I've been put on. I'm on medication to heighten my blood and have been for 7 years. Dr says that i should be ok.

 

[Virtues]

futurefocussed, you are no less of a Christian because you suffered trauma, you are no less of a Christian because you have nightmares, and you are no less of a Christian because you take medication to mitigate the symptoms of your PTSD, whether that be nightmares, anxiety, depression, etc... Nightmares are a very common symptom among PTSD sufferers and you are not alone. I would love to be able to take prazosin, but my hypotension doesn't allow me to. If this can help you rest better, which I've heard nothing but good things about the medication, then you are blessed with the opportunity to rest easier. This is not a drug in which you are intending to abuse for recreational purposes. This is a prescribed drug which you are using to alleviate a particular symptom. You seriously need to look at this as a blessing if it works. I am here for support, but also want you to know that you are doing nothing wrong.

 

[J'qel]

I have a family member who had drug issues. I totally understand not wanting to take meds-but they're no different than taking an aspirin when you have a headache, or chicken soup for a cold. They're simply to help you operate.

And you are NOT less of a christian because you take medicine. Yes, there's faith, but there's also "god helps those who help themselves"-you can't just sit on your hands and expect God to do everything for you. You have to make an effort. Part of that effort involves taking the medicine you need. God is for things you *can't* do on your own. You can take meds, you can go to therapy. Those are things you can do for yourself. God isn't a genie, he's not meant to grant wishes. He's there to give comfort and love and support. To help with what you cannot do and give you strength. By taking your meds you are being a better Christian than asking him to fix it for you.

Trying is important. Being able to type this is important. Telling someone, anyone, is an achievement. It isn't your fault, it never was. Sometimes people (free will and all) do terrible things that hurt us. That's not our fault. We're not gods, we don't control all life around us. The best we can do is try to endure. To get better.

You're already doing that. <3

Be proud of yourself.