I started an anti-depression medication last week. I was hesitant to take the medication due to the multitude of side effects, some severe and permanent. I asked the doctor to explain himself and why I was prescribed the medication. He explained that my risk was low considering the dosage, my age, and my gender. Yes, biological gender is a fact and it's absolutely critical when it comes to prescription drugs. The risk goes up the older I am and especially if I was a woman.
The doctor indicated that I wouldn't notice a significant difference for at least two weeks. Well, that hasn't been the case. I noticed a couple changes almost immediately.
First, I had low energy and was struggling to stay awake during the day. I felt like I was heavily sedated. It showed in my posture and tone of voice. I was very monotone and indifferent to everything.
Second, I can't sleep for shit since I started taking the new medication. I am waking up constantly throughout the night and just laying there without being able to fall back asleep. I get up earlier than usual because I am just laying in bed. I feel run down and I am not getting actual recovery sleep. My watch tells me I was awake for 4 minutes. 4 hours would be more accurate.
Third, I am anti-social as fuck. I am not normally a social person, but this is a new level of a lack of interest in speaking with or being around people.
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