Week one down

I started 40mg last Monday and here’s my little update. I want to preface this by saying I work two jobs,take online college courses, and I’m a parent soo life is hectic lol.

I noticed that if I take it early in the morning 8-9AM..I felt like I was crashing by noon. I started taking it around 11AM with food and I’m good for the whole day. The only side effects I noticed was the drowsiness and a decrease in sex drive.

How it made me feel and how it helped: I usually wake up with a million things on my mind, a few snippets of my current favorite songs, and random IG reel sound bites playing in my head. Now, I notice that it’s quiet. If I have a task to do, that’s what is currently on my mind, then on to the next task..like a queue or something. It is different, but pleasant. Usually noise irritates tf out of me…but hearing my dog whine or the neighbors doing yard work, doesn’t matter to me. I feel emotionally stable. Certain conversations my partner and I would have would usually piss me off, now..I can listen, process, and respond without being a bitch.

My work/school/life balance is going well so far since starting Strattera last week. I’m able to focus on work when it’s time, block off time for schoolwork, and block off time to cook and be present for my child and partner, without feeling tense or stressed about it.

Overall, I feel like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. I feel lighter and more grounded. I also start talk therapy this week as well to help with other things.

I hope this helps someone. xx