The Prescription (dont take it too literally)

I've always been opposed to taking medications....but sometimes pills drugs painkillers are necessary. they tend to come with all sorts of detailed instructions, tho.
I suppose this is bcuz no matter how strong or effective a drug is supposed to be, its no good if you dont take it properly. Human error is always a variable.
With that in mind, religion is our cure-all drug. no matter what issue u have, there's an answer for it...a way to get thru it....sumthing ever-present to make everything more bearable. it will lift your mood, ease ur pain and build ur tolerance for the next test.
So given the enduring hope/joy/peace/happiness Im supposed to hav while using being prescribed this religion...if there are still times when I feel overwhelmingly lost, sad, confused or helpless....am I using the medication wrong?
or do i need a different drug?