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JOURNEY WITH PRESCRIPTION DRUGS (PART 2)
by Nikki and Anne Heart ♥ June 18, 2026
*Although we wrote this post together, we have chosen to present the following through Mom’s eyes.
Mom's Story: Journey with Prescription Drugs (Part 2)
Since 2010, my eyes are now wide open to the world of prescription drugs.
I am aware there is a place for prescription medication, but I also realize the need to question a prescribed drug.
- Questioning, helps you obtain knowledge.
- Knowledge becomes the key to awareness.
- And awareness leads you to a successful journey for a happy and healthier lifestyle.
As we move forward from the previous post, Journey with Prescription Drugs – Part 1, the next step in this journey will continue offering the kind of information Nikki and I painfully wish we had known.
These are the pieces no one explained to us—the details we had to learn the hard way. My hope is that by sharing them now, you’ll walk into your own journey with far more clarity than we ever had.
Fourth, be aware of your symptoms
- Recognize any triggers that can contribute to your unwellness symptoms, including food, drinks, supplements, environmental issues, etc.
- Analize potential causes for your unwellness symptoms, such as underlying conditions.
- Be aware of any chemical sensitivities that may be the cause of your unwellness symptoms.
- If you choose a drug treatment plan, know the symptoms of your drug prescription.
Fifth, be your own advocate for your health care plan
- Openly discuss the pros and cons of your treatment plan with your health care provider.
- If you cannot do this, if possible, find a different health care provider.
- Learn all the options you have for a treatment plan.
- Question the options to find the best for your health care plan.
- Research everything your health care provider tells you to verify it is accurate.
- Get a second and even a third opinion when necessary.
- Obtain all the facts before making a decision regarding your health care plan.
- Become knowledgeable about your health and health care plan.
Remember, never hesitate to question your health care plan.
Sixth, be an advocate for those close to you
- Be aware of inaccurate treatment for those close to you.
- Listen to what the person is saying about their wellness.
- Don’t assume their health care provider is correct.
- If a person isn’t taking their prescribed drug, find out why. The drug may make them feel worse or they just have difficulty remembering to take it.
- Try to find out all the facts about their health and health care plan.
- Become as knowledgeable as possible.
It’s important to understand that advocating for someone else can be far more challenging than advocating for yourself. When a person is struggling, they may not recognize that their health care plan isn’t serving them well—and trying to help them see that can be incredibly difficult.
In Nikki’s case, she simply couldn’t fully grasp what was happening. Periods of memory loss, trouble concentrating, and persistent brain fog made it nearly impossible for her to evaluate her situation clearly. And each time a new medication was introduced, the initial “high” created a temporary sense of relief that masked the deeper issues.
Because of all this, Nikki genuinely believed her prescription‑based treatment plan was the right path for her. She trusted the process, even when the process was failing her.
As we’ve seen throughout this journey, that belief—though understandable—was not aligned with the reality of what she truly needed.
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Note: All information in “Nikki’s Story and Mom’s Story” are based on detail journals covering seven years of Nikki’s life on prescription drugs.
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