Drugs

I'm a big fan of drugs.  A self-medicator by habit, I've trusted in everything from regular old aspirin to "drug store heroin".  Some of my blind faith has led to poor outcomes, but generally things are better due to drugs. 

The last few weeks have brought so many headaches and migraines.  I've tried to identify triggers to no avail.  "Guitar Hero" is a major trigger, but my brother has mercifully spared me that lately.  I've been trying really hard to figure out why this is so bad right now.  When I used to have health insurance I was on a medication that helped prevent migraines and it worked really well.  In the absence of health insurance, I can't afford this drug.

Today at the store I was walking through the isles and noticed a section of allergy medications.  My mom told me I had allergies as a little one and I've experienced them generally my whole life.  I ran out of Zyrtec a month ago and thought I'd be fine if I didn't fill it.  Long story short, I picked some up today because allergies are typically a headache trigger for me.

And... duh.

Also, life is generally better when I take my antidepressant regularly. 

And... another duh.

My conclusion is that it seems no matter what I think I "know" I can always use another lesson.  Some day I will get it.  Until then, more lessons.