I know we don\'t talk about medication enough in Nigerian spaces, so I decided I would share my experience honestly — the good, the bad, and the confusing.
Month one was rough. The side effects hit me hard — nausea in the mornings, a strange flat feeling like someone had turned down the volume on all my emotions, and mild dizziness when I stood up too quickly. My doctor said this was normal but "normal" is hard to sit with when you feel worse than before. I almost stopped twice.
Month two, things started to shift. The side effects faded. The anxiety didn\'t disappear but it became manageable — like the volume had come down on that too. I could sit in a meeting without my heart racing. I could sleep through the night most nights. I still had my therapy sessions alongside the medication, and I think that combination was key — the medication gave me enough stability to actually benefit from therapy instead of just surviving it.
Now, month three: I feel more like myself than I have in two years. Not medicated-flat. Just... myself. I still have hard days. But they feel survivable now. If you\'re considering medication and fear the stigma — I hear you. I was terrified. But I don\'t regret starting. If you have questions, ask me anything.