I picked up my monthly scripts, (it's quite a list), just now and am not sure what to think except that I am so appalled.

There's a new pharmacist, where I have been going for years, friendly with all the others, always helpful and on the ball. First time he's been there when I've had anything filled. He says to me, "You are on an awful lot of meds. Have you considered the ramifications of taking so much and do you really need them all?"

I was so floored. My only response in that moment of shock was that, "I don't take them for pleasure and he needs to mind his own business." He might have actually been genuinely concerned in hindsight but I just couldn't believe he would say something like that. I couldn't even get to my grocery shopping, I was just fuming, in tears as I left, and embarrassed: for the situation, my reaction ( I was so rude), and for the fact that I hate taking all of these meds, hate it and embarrassed by the meds in and of themselves. Yes, they allow me to function and have a life but still, would I rather not be taking them, of course, what person wouldn't? Conjures up all sorts of issues, my 'cryptonite' so to speak. As if I needed someone else saying something about it.

I'm not sure what I'll do about this b/c I still can't believe it.....

I appreciate y'all listening. I'll figure out something when I have a moment to catch my breath. I just don't know, all sorts of things running through my mind but I know I need to sleep on it. But right now I have to study. I thought I was taking a nice break by running to the store for an easy errand. Go figure.

Thank you for listening meanwhile!