Unfulfilled Promises

I’ve tried a lot of medications prescribed by psychiatrists and family doctors. Some doctors were responsible, some were reckless. Each medication has promised something it can’t deliver: “Take this and your problems will go away.” It took me years to realize this lie (and I still have to remind myself). While there are a few medications that work well for me and are a part of my daily routine, they always seem to fall short when it comes to making me who I want to be. The older I get, the more I understand that there is no silver-bullet-pill (or even combination of pills) that will solve the complexities of poor mental health. I don’t want to look back on my life years from now only to realize that I begrudgingly made it through on a concoction of prescriptions alone. I want to look back and be thankful for the support medication gave me to pursue sustainable mental health in partnership with good counseling, good community, and the love of my family.