[lizw]

Is, I am quite sure, the message that the AA phamplet contains regarding medication. Everyone has to decide for themselves.

However at the same time it also suggests it is not a good idea to stop drinking then replace it with smoking pot etc... From memory the phamplet contains various members ESH with taking medication.

When I was first diagnosed with MS, one of the meds they put me on made me stoned because the dose was too high but the doc said that may happen and that it could take a week for my body/mind to adjust to it.

However after a week, I went back to the doctors and told him it hadn't past because I knew it wasn't good for me, and I have no desire to live my life stoned anymore just like I have no desire to drink today.

The doc suggested that maybe "we could try increasing the dose gradually" which we did and it was fine. Strangely enough tho, I had to come off those meds as they ended up giving me hallucinations after 5 months, and another friend of mine with similar health problems recently had the same experience with them.

My own crazy thoughts round my medication seem to be:
1. I'll sell it (not that I know anyone to sell it to these days)
2. I'll take it all, as in kill myself
I don't think "I'll take enough to get out of it".

I think the good thing about recovery is everyones insanity is different and taylor made. We just have to identify what fits us then take the steps to safe guard ourselves.

This place is fab! I been sick for nearly 2 years and have never had the chance to "talk and listen" so much about it.

Cheers guys/gals!