I've been on various doses of Prozac for a few months now. There have been some definite changes in my life since starting this medication. For instance, when I was upset the other day...I got on with my day. What in the world?! You mean to say one incident didn't ruin my entire day!? I didn't wallow in the depths of despair?! It was truly bizarre and fantastic! Another distinct change, I suddenly have an ambition for growth beyond my comfort zone! It is truly an insane life I'm living, ladies and gentleman! An absolute twilight zone! All joking aside, it is really amazing the progress I've been making mentally. Although my anxiety has still been at a high, there is noticeable improvement as I've been discovering which dosage amount is right for me. And still am. However, I know there is always some debate when it comes to medication and faith, especially with mental health. In all honesty, it makes me angry that some people believe that those who need medication for mental health are just not faithful enough or are not putting it in Gods hands. To refer back to one of my previous posts, you wouldn't tell someone with cancer the same thing, would you? So the other day when I realized the difference in my behavior and quality of life and I made the comment "that has to be the Prozac!" the medication vs. faith debate popped back into my head. Was it the Prozac? Or was it God? I quickly came to the conclusion that it was both. I am a full believer that God has blessed those in the medical field with the amazing gift of medicine. Are there doctors who view themselves as God, sure. Are there ones who don't believe in God at all, yes. And that's a shame. But you will find people with those beliefs anywhere. Those who are solely dependent on medicine and believe that it is the medicine that changes their lives are not wrong, medicine totally changes lives and some people need it to live or get through each day. Whether it's a headache, diabetes, cancer, depression, anxiety, strep throat, flu shots, you name it, there is a medication for it. Are we wrong in automaticity popping a few pills at the first sign of aches and pains? I don't believe so. We are only human. But I think the key is looking at the source of where the medicine comes from. That source is greater than any doctor or scientist, and that's The Lord. Medication doesn't have to work. It really doesn't. Do you know how many times I've taken Tylenol and my headache persisted throughout the entire day. Then other times it worked! Medicine is faulty. God is not. Now Kristina, doesn't that mean we should just go directly to God in the first place and skip the medicine? No. Hear me out. Should we always turn to God first, absolutely!! I've been praying for years about my depression and God has gotten me through the WORST times of my life. It is my testimony that He did! And now He has led me to something that can help me further. I pray everyday that He will continue to help me through my mental illnesses. I say a pray before I take Tylenol. And I always remember God is healing me, not the medicine alone. Sometimes I forget to pray beforehand. And that's ok because I'm human. But when I have a good day I don't say "thank you Prozac!" and start worshipping the creator of Prozac. I say "thank you God!" because I know He is allowing the medicine to make a positive impact on my life. Those who thank their medicine, can they really be held accountable for what they have yet to understand? Being thankful for medicine is not a sin. Denying God is. So thank you doctors. Thank you medicine. And most importantly, Thank you God, for creating all of the above, and for allowing me to grow and prosper as I continue on this journey through mental health. Much love and God bless, -X
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