Feeling guilty

I feel guilty for taking a Western Medication (Xanax) when I will eventually be a Naturopathic Physician..in other words,I feel like a Traitor to my Future Profession.For 7 Years,I tried without Medication and could not go it alone any longer.I drank Chamomile and Passionflower Tea,Oatstraw Infusion and Peter Gillham's Magnesium drink and took Valerian Root,but they aren't Treatments for Panic Disorder..am keeping Fingers crossed that once I get this Legal mess settled,a few other matters taken care of and move away I will no longer have to rely on it,but who knows I may have to take Xanax for a long time if not forever..

Meg,

You are correct,however there are alternative routes to take..there is an abundance of natural Antibiotics..most Western Doctor's do NOT tell their Patients to take Acidophilus with Antibiotics..Antibiotics not only kill the bad Bacteria,but the good as well.I developed a nasty Vag Yeast Infection,but also Candida because my Doctor didn't inform me what Antibiotics would do.I'm trying to take care of me the best I can,but I feel like a Traitor.

Sydnee

Good Morning, this is Kitt.  Well here is my take on guilt, it is a wasted emotion. I have wallowed in  guilt and then self pity arrives. Wasting our energy in this way is counter-productive. If we have done something wrong we need to forgive ourselves and move on.

You have not done anything wrong is using a medication that you need.  Yes there are all kinds of different believes and treatments.  I am glad you are interested in natural healing but you do not have to do one thing 100% of the time.

In the long run is trading a synthetic medicine for a natural one still not taking a pill?

Fear the onset of cold and flu season? You could get a flu shot or you could swallow a capsule made from echinacea, a purple-petaled daisy native to the Midwest.  

I believe that people have the right to choose which route they want to take. 

I also want you to know that you are supported by all here at HealingWell. 

Gentle hugs to you,

Kitt

Peacesoul,

I didn't ask for so called tough love.As for my weight..I've made DRASTIC changes to my Diet,get physical activity and HAVE lost weight,so NO I'm NOT killing myself with Food.

You didn't have to be harsh and mean.There are other avenues to get a point across.When I read your reply my Mouth dropped open,I thought WTH and wanted to lash out.

have known about) are being thrown back in this person's face in what I perceive to be a

judgmental and cruel way.  Being a Moderator of an anxiety forum, I'm in utter (again) shock,

and it doesn't feel like such a safe place to express or ask for help anymore. 

And Sydnee, I hear you, that you're feeling guilty because you're taking a medication that isn't
in harmony with your future profession.  It's got to be hard to come to terms with and the

feelings attached with that are totally understandable.  On another note, I'm glad to hear the

Xanax is helping, even though it's not what you'd like to be taking.

Here's hoping you will be easy on yourself.  To me, the right decision is the one that helps

you the most.  It sounds like you made the right decision (in my humble opinion).

Take care of you!  :)

Here Kitty,

I'm really sorry that you are upset. Please know that we are a caring and supportive forum. We all have opinions and I am sorry if Peacesoul made you feel that you were not safe here. You can email me if you have any concerns, please stay with us, we care for you and value you. Truly.

Meg

Kitt,

I do what I can given the means and resources I have.Life has been extremely unkind (still is) and indeed a struggle,but I wake every Morning,get out of Bed and go about my Day the best I can with what I have left.This Chic is going places in life and by taking 1 step at a time.

Thank you for positive encouragement..I appreciate more than you will ever know.