As you know, I’ve been taking a new medication since mid-February. It was a bit of an adjustment, but not as bad as I thought it would be. I was a bit nauseous while my body figured itself out, and I was very tired. Thats since all been long ironed out, and I’m ready to talk about the positive things I’ve noticed since being on the meds!
First, I’ll go with the obvious. I started taking these meds because of my insane body pain that refused to quit. ANY small change would result in immense pain. My body was heavily overreacting and that needed to change. And it has! Praise the Lord for hands, arms, and shoulders that can bear weight again!
Beyond that, I’ve noticed that I’m more comfortable with silence. I’ve never specifically been someone who hates silence, but now, if there’s a break in the conversation, I don’t feel as compelled to find another topic, or to fill that lull. So I can definitely tell my brain has slowed down a little bit, but in a good way.
Something else that is definitely worth mentioning is that I haven’t had eczema on my face since I started this medication. I’d love to say its just thanks to Spring and humidity levels in my house, but I made this change in winter, so I know that is not the case.
What I think is that my body is truly stressed out. Which is weird. I felt so strange starting an antidepressant when I felt like my mental health was in SUCH a good place. Probably the healthiest I’ve felt in years. My mind and heart were pretty lined up, and I feel stronger and more confident than I can remember ever feeling.
Yet.
We all know our brains, hearts, and bodies don’t always agree. And maybe – just maybe – my body was stressed, and I didn’t know. Maybe, while I’m quite used to my life in general and don’t find it especially overwhelming as a whole, my body was struggling really hard and it needed some levelling out. I just didn’t know! I now find myself feeling healthier, more energized, and maaaybe a tad more patient. Jury is still out on that one 😆 Some days are definitely better than others! But isn’t that with everything?
I’m SO happy with my final decision to start this medication. I praise the Lord for guidance, and for modern medicine!
While your mental health is in a good place now you have been through a lot in the last few years so maybe that has manifested in physical stress for you 🤷♀️
Praise Adonai that you’re starting to feel stronger and having less pain may He continue to bless you with healing
I think you’re absolutely right, that my body took the hit from my mental health and I’m feeling it now. Praise the Lord, indeed!! ALL glory to Him!