I’m trying to retake the medication that I took back in high school (Concerta) so I can study for and eventually take the Comptia A+ exam. The idea being that I’ve a decently-paying remote job that will benefit both my wife and I. My wife, however, refuses to let me get my meds. This isn’t the first we’ve had this conversion and every time she says the same thing: “You just need to focus naturally”, “It’s all in your head”, “Doctors are only in it for themselves” and so on. There’s no getting through to her and I’m tired of trying to get to reason with me. I think I’m going to get my meds in secret and hide them. I know that this is a bad idea but she leaves me no choice. Any advice?
I mean, I don’t know whether that is a concern of your wife, but I’ll share the story anyway.
I kind of lost a friend over his changed personality with taking meds. Before, our mutual understanding came from not experiencing the world like others around us. It felt like a deep friendship.
Since he takes his meds that understanding faded away, so did the friendship. When I talk about my still ongoing struggles he does not understand anymore.
I made this a topic, he understands, but he feels better in his life. So at least, it became a deliberate choice for him. It makes me sad, because I lost an ally in finding society strange, but I am happy for him, that he enjoys life more now 👍.