Resisted Meds Until Now

[Deleted member 20280]

Well here goes. Diagnosed just under 6 months ago and when I first saw my therapist he wanted me to go on meds straight away. I resisted as the last time (20 years ago) I took them all with 11 pints of lager and a bottle of Vodka. By rights I should not be posting this as a result of my OD.

Well after nearly 20 years I have finally accepted that in order to sleep I need to take them. Am only on a small dose to help me sleep but "WOW" are they working well. 30m a night to help me sleep and "BOY" what a difference. I managed to stop drinking as self medication every night in order to sleep and found that as I had no booze in my system I simply could not get to sleep. After 10 days of no sleep at all I took myself to my GP and lay the facts on the table. 30 m a night was his diagnosis and I thought "HELL" why not if it helps and man was I happy after 7 nights of good sleep.

Very much on the right path to recovery now. Every day IS a NEW day and the past is a far distant memory. The horrors of the past are where they belong now "In the PAST".

Hugs to anyone who will accept them.

From one survivor the the many others out there. xx xx

 

[macca]

WOW is right @laurie71 - that is fantastic! You are a champion getting off the alcohol, and doubly so for being brave and trying something that was understandably so fear-inducing. I would have been very afraid, but you DID it! I'm sure that this is one of those times where you've chosen the right fork in the road. Well done indeed!

 

[arfie]

I started therapy in the 70s when medications were still drugs and it was common to hear drugs referred to as a crutch. I still think of them as a crutch. I use them during my broken spells and leave them alone when I am able to stand on my own. I see no disgrace in using a crutch when I need one. The personal tendency I watch in my own self is treating that crutch like a long-term solution. Or, on the other extreme of that pendulum swing is being too proud to admit my leg is broken...

I am thrilled to hear you are back on track. Healing happens. May it happen to you.