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Started my fist dose of antidepressants this week (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by ObamaBinLaden@lemmy.world to c/casualconversation@lemmy.world

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Last night was the first time in a month when I had a full night of sleep. Now I've been waking up at 8AM instead of going to bed at 2 PM. Don't have a lot of people to share with but I'm not sure how to describe how I feel. It's like the absence of a headache I didn't know I had. My body feels much lighter and energetic. Hopefully I'll get back to cooking for myself this week!

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[–] ObamaBinLaden@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Thank you for your advice, and I appreciate it. In light of your words, it could also be because of the sleep aid I took enabled me to actually sleep peacefully for the first time in about a month. I've had it thrice but I'm planning on cutting that one out starting today. Staying cautiously optimistic for the future!

[–] rynzcycle@kbin.social 15 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I'll chime in, because I'm about 3 months on and remember exactly what you're experiencing. While Squid is probably correct about the meds not working just yet (and the great advice about making sure you check in with yourself), I now believe what I experienced on day one was happiness that I was finally taking care of myself.

I'm doing so much better now, and with CBT and the meds I feel like I'm finally enjoying my life for the first time in years. So enjoy your sleep, you've earned it by taking a huge, important step.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Good luck!