I have (had) a friend on Facebook who I previously really liked and enjoyed talking to. But today when I posted that I was having trouble sleeping due to my messed up sleep cycle (I stay up late at night), she asked me if I was on prescription meds. I said yes (paxil), and this is what she had to say:

Her: You're just a 'child'. sorry...you shouldn't be struggling with sleep. Are you taking scrip meds?!?!?

Me: Yeah, but I'm sure it's because my sleep cycle is messed up from staying up so late

Her: Um....I got loads to say. How about you do some research. Please!!!! I'll TRY and leave it at that. haha I believe a thousand percent you should NOT be on those. Detox off of them and you're going to be able to recover and find a better way. Yes, the annoying "mother" speaks!! lol

Me: I have an anxiety disorder. I have to be on them. They have helped me and I have had no side effects. Through the school year I sleep fine. I'm sorry, but you don't know my situation.

Her: NO you do NOT have to be on them! A good amount of processed foods cause this (if not all in ppl). in MOST of the population. Nope, I don't know your situation. BUT I'm very educated in this area. : ) I'm not trying to "poke" you. Just I see a young girl that has true potential that it could be delayed. Yeah, you can always delete me if I say something you don't like. : )

Me: Are you serious? You don't even know what causes my anxiety! Would you tell a diabetic to stop taking their medication? That is messed up.

Yes I know I tend to fly off the handle, but this is crazy. I deleted her.