• Did it work for you?
  • If so, how long did it take to work?
  • What did it feel like?
  • Did you have any side effects?
  • Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    1 year ago

    YMMV but this is what it was like for me.

    I started at 40mg but my follow up appointment I went up to 60mg.

    It started working immediately after the first dosage.

    I’d recommend starting in on a day off.

    It was intense at first but amped down over time as I got used to it. Basically before it was like my thoughts were a 4-way stop with no lights and everyone was going at the same time. At first it was like a metered on ramp, but then it became like a 4-way intersection with normal stop lights.

    Basically for the first few days it was like I had developed a super power. The power to start a task and finish it.

    In terms of side effects I had a few at first that really sucked.

    I had gnarly dry mouth for the first 2 weeks. I felt quick to anger for the first 2 days both when I started and when I went up in dose. My ability to fall asleep went down for the first month, so a very small amount of melatonin was pretty necessary.

    NSFW side effects: Erections were a bit different, basically random ones while I was feeling the effects of the drug were mostly gone but after it wore off were more common. Also waking up in the night with one was basically a twice a night thing. Everything is mostly back to normal on this front after a few months though.

    Edit: Also be sure to eat with it, the first time I didn’t I got so nauseous I was shaking and sweating. Literally ruined my entire day.

    • BOMBS@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      Thanks for sharing! I think Im having a similar experience. I feel like a super human that can focus and intentionally complete all these tasks without the need for anxiety. And I can spend time with people without trailing off into some wild thought train while they’re talking! 😮 It’s almost like I’m looking forward to these things. However, my sleep has been poor. I’m going to ride it out a few more days and see how my sleep goes before I reach out to the psychiatrist. I’m also relieved to hear that the sexual side effects eventually went away as I’m noticing them also, and that’s a big deal for me. Thanks for the melatonin tip 👍