Prescribed (but controlled) medications in sobriety?
I've been alcohol free for 32 days! Hooray! It has NOT been easy or fun but I have been feeling better "overall" than before, for sure.
However, throughout this time I have been taking prescribed medications which include: Lexapro, adderall, and xanax. I talked to my doctor about taking adderall and xanax in sobriety and he says its fine, as long as I'm not abusing them. (Note: my doctor is an ADD doctor, not an addiction specialist).
I am starting to feel like I won't be truly sober unless I am free of all mind altering substances including prescription drugs. These drugs must be controlled for a reason right? My doctor told me I should NOT stop the adderall and xanax, I've been on both for over ten years, but my doctor is definitely an over-prescriber and I'm cautious to trust his opinion 100%. I do have fairly strong ADD and I know it's going to mess up my performance at work if I stop taking the adderall (I've tried before), but I have a sinking feeling like sobriety isn't real if I'm still on it. Ditto for the xanax.
Obviously most people here aren't doctors, but I'm just curious on what your thoughts/experiences are on this issue: Will taking controlled but prescribed medicines mess up sobriety?