There is a couple of things I need to talk about but I'm not comfortable bringing them up in meetings.
1> I am under the care of a shrink. Last week she perscribed a medication that is making me feel very, very weird. Well, not lets go shoot up the mall weird but strange enough to make me wonder. Is it time to chuck the stuff or should I give it more time to work?
2> I have been unable to find a sponser. I got a year clean back in October but all the guys that would be appropriate (clean time, act together) are maxed out.
Jimmy, Have you read 'In Times of Illness"? It is a booklet that NA put out dealing with prescribed medication. You can find it at (http://www.na.org/pdf/litfiles/us_english/Booklet/In%20Times%20of%20Illness.pdf) . One of the things I was taught when I came around is that prescription drugs, taken as directed is an outside issue that NA does not comment on. I am certainly no doctor, if you have doubts, share them with your doctor, or get a second opinion. Remember honesty, your questions will not be answered without it.
Sponsorship? I understand, I am kinda picky too. But any port in a storm, perhaps one of the ones who feels inappropriate right now is just waiting to teach you something you need to learn, HP works in funny ways sometimes, I know from personal experience that there is a sense of humor involved. Ask someone to help you on a temporary basis, do whatever it takes to keep making progress. If all else fails ask the ones who are maxed out if they could help you on a case by case basis.
Lon
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yeah, i also am under the care of a shrink. 2 years now and to make a long story short after 18 years in recovery and relapsing a few times it took 3 weeks in the psyche ward to make me accept i need to be on meds to be stable. my doctor is a recovery doctor,very important to have! i only discuss my med stuff with other people in the program that have similar issues, the reaction from the uneducated on matters of long term "illness" has for me been hurtful and if i wasn't very clear that my issues and illness has brought me way too close to the edge those uniformed opinions could have been fatal. support from people in recovery with similar problems has been invaluable to me. it's important to have at least one person to talk too about this. God will bring you who need. ive been amazed at who has popped up for me and i cant tell you how much it means to be supported through the difficult times. i have also found out who to stay clear of, they are allowed their opinion and i find it seems to be more their stuff than mine. anyways it's all good today. all the best to you in your recovery, remember it's a journey not a destination. luv galeon
Hi Jimmy, I am also under the care of a phyciatrist,and the medicines they put you on can take a little while to start working but if your even having any thoughts like that at all they might need to switch your meds.Talk to your doctor a.s.a.p. Good luck to you! Danielle
Is it time to chuck the stuff or should I give it more time to work? 
