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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.
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! ๐ฎ 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 ๐