The Wonders of Medication

I am very glad that I gave Pristiq a full two weeks before deciding whether or not to continue taking it. The headaches stopped after 5 days, which is great. I have now been taking this medication for about 3 weeks and I have noticed improvement in how I feel already. Emotionally I feel more awake, alive, and happier than I have in a very very long time. I did not realize just how bad the depression had become until I started to feel better. I had gotten so used to feeling sad, blah, and just emotionally and mentally exhausted all the time that I had not realized when it got worse.

I am sleeping better than I was also. I have fewer nights where I just can't sleep no matter how physically tired I feel. I take the Pristiq before bed because it said it could make me drowsy. To be on the safe side I took the first dose at night and it did make me drowsy, so I stayed on the before bedtime schedule. Being able to sleep more regularly has helped me in so many ways. I have more energy during the day. With the increase in mental and emotional energy I am better able to deal with the pain. Sleeping more regularly has also made it easier to deal with the pain.

I am keeping an eye on how my feelings change because I know that I won't get the full effect of the medication for 6 to 8 weeks. Part of me is excited because I've already noticed improvement and how it seems to get a little better every day.

It really is nice to feel alive again!