First time on meds

I'm so exhausted !!!

I bet you are. I remember my doc, suggesting I might try anti depressants, and I to, was exhausted. I'm thinking, these may well be great for you, so stick with it hun.

Yeah, I'm going to. I might as well..

Good girl, I'm proud of you.

and so am i!

Thanks guys.. It's hard right now even though it is only the second day..So bloody tired.

My parents will find something is up when the notice my dialated eyes one day (and probably soon too )

I'm so nervous about that..I hope it doesn't stress me out too much..I'm tryinng to avoid seeing them, but I know it's not fair on them. *Sigh*

I slept last night!!! I don't recall anything from when I went to bed, until I woke up at 5am, then fell asleep until 7am..So so happy it worked. Am still tired (and yawning), but as my friend said, that good sleep will set me up for the day.
I have a bit of the shakes too, but that could be because I need food in my system.

Yay

I'm so relieved it wasn't the same as the night before

yeah I am too

The only side effects i've had is excessive yawning, my eyes are tired and droppy. I also have the shakes a bit..

Question..Has anyone noticed that if they keeping yawning they want to gag?

yes only because of the yucky mucus in my throat?

Hey love the kitten pic

Nah, it's not mucus in my throat. It feels like since I'm yawning, my body thinks there is something wrong and it's trying to get it out maybe...as in gaging will get it out.

Because I keep clenching my jaw (the part below my chin but above my neck) it starting to hurt...

umm maybe try a relaxing technique?

I take citalopram & find it quite good (it's the 4th anti-depressant i've tried, lol). I have zopiclone too, for when i need it. Everyone's different but those two meds seem to have a good reputation, so to speak. As for the gagging, i'm not sure about that. But i do find that sometimes i get a sore jaw depending on how i've slept or how deep my sleep's been, it seems i clench my jaw in my sleep at times. Sometimes, whether you're awake or asleep, a clenched jaw can be because of anxiety or stress, so i second mylife's suggestion of relaxation techniques. You could try purposefully relaxing your jaw & doing some deep breathing. Search the 'net for different techniques, there should be plenty that will help with easing stress/anxiety & you might be able to find some that help with trying to get to sleep. I've been practicing relaxation & meditation lately and it's helping a bit. It takes practice, but it's worth it. Good Luck.