Can't take much more (M)
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Can't take much more (M)
| Mon, 07-05-2004 - 9:25pm |
i have taken the .1mg now for 4 days. i want to begin feeling better- but i am still super depressed and generally feel like i would like a whale to come and swallow me up. my last TSH was 63- i have never known it to be this low- and i feel like crap. i am so down and i am trying everything to lift my mood. i watched funny movies this weekend- something about mary, meet the parents and family man. ugh. everything is bleak.
Erika

I know how you feel. I've heard it takes a good month, generally longer to feel the effects of a dose change etc..... Not trying to discourage you but I too wanted it to happen ASAP.
Four days is just not long enough to feel a real difference but time passes quickly and before you know it, you'll have your first 2 weeks down. Then 3 weeks, then a month and you'll start to feel a difference as the weeks go on. I'm waiting for my new increased medication to kick in and the time can't pass quickly enough for me either but I'm not in the same postion as you.
Try to eat well during this time and also get some exercise if you can. Also try to get enough rest and avoid doing things you don't like for a while! LOL! I know that can be impossible but if you're anything like me, you may put yourself into stressful situations that you could just as well avoid!! And make sure to take your medication first thing every morning on an empty stomach. You want to give it the best chance it has to be fully absorbed. Also - check in a few times a day here if you want to. I'm back from vacation and I'm always checking in to see what's up here!! We'll keep you cheered up!! Big hugs, Cathy :)
Erika