Meds

I am not a fan of medication.  I personally fight with natural resources as much as possible because I don't like medication. Now don't get me wrong, I use the basic over the counter meds for headaches, colds etc.  And I take medication for my thyroid.  I know they help.  But when it comes to many medications,  I feel like often the side effects negate the help.  And I might just slightly believe in a pharmaceutical, money over people conspiracy theory.  HOWEVER . . . .

God uses medication.  I know that.  I also know that Peter NEEDS medication for his own protection and well being.  Finding the one that works best for him in bringing him to a good base line as well as minimizing negative side effects seems to be a challenge at the moment.  I spoke with Peter's nurse this morning as well as had a group therapy session with Peter and his current therapist.  Finding a medication that works for Peter (and is not the one he was on before which I have been strongly advocating against) seems to be a challenge.

So in this post I am requesting 2 things:

• Please pray specifically for the doctors and nurses in finding a medication that brings about the desired effect with minimal side effects.  Pray for Peter's continued willingness to take the medication  now as well as after he comes home. Currently he is complying and saying that he will.

• Next some of you have mentioned knowing someone with Schizophrenia and the medication they are on.  I wasn't ready to hear it but now I am.  I feel the need to educate myself somewhat on the medication options that are out there.  So if you know of someone successfully managing on anti-psychotics and want to tell me about it feel free to text or e-mail me that information.

Thanks for your continued love and support.