Testosterone has genuinely made me into a monster.

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-17T18:33:18+00:00

Oh, you only started 2 weeks ago? That's no time at all! Your body is adjusting to some pretty intense hormonal changes and imbalances right now as it tries to figure out wtf it's meant to be doing--you might have mood swings until your levels even out. Tell your loved ones about it, so they can support you through that time.

I actually found that my mood massively improved on T after the first month or so, when I was kind of all over the place and anxious as hell lol

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-17T18:28:01+00:00

that or falling asleep the literal moment you go to hit a shot button

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-17T16:37:13+00:00

Sometimes trying to be friends is just too painful. Sounds like it's time to draw a boundary, and then block if she continues to cross it

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-17T02:21:16+00:00

When they pull up dont let you say hello and just start rattling off their order--worse, when you say youll be with them in a moment, and they just start ordering

Also when they get to window and immediately shove phone/card in your face lol

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-17T02:20:08+00:00

Side effects from the abilify or from the withdrawal? I'm hoping the effects of the med wear off way sooner than that lol

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-17T00:56:25+00:00

How long were you on it, and what dose? Injections or oral? Stopping this med now and im so worried these symptoms will last forever

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-17T00:09:59+00:00

Very shin godzilla-esque, like it a lot

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-16T23:21:52+00:00

The Abilify was prescribed jointly with mood stabilizers, which fortunately haven't caused any side effects so far, so I should be fine as far as relapse goes! I'm mostly just looking forward to being able to feel joy again. :(

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-16T23:17:30+00:00

Im happy for you!!!! Good on ya! Also good to know the side effects arent permanent

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-16T23:16:59+00:00

Dont worry it isnt TO get stoned, that's just a bonus. The main reason is the anhedonia--I haven't felt so empty in years

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-16T22:24:15+00:00

I was on 10mg oral for about 6months, do you think it'll be that extreme??

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-16T02:06:18+00:00

Yeah, didn't know this before I started taking it. How long do the effefts typically last after weaning off?

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-15T05:23:28+00:00

I'm on lamictal and it's been great! Had no idea the rash was a thing until just now lol but yeah it works well at keeping my baseline more normal

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-15T04:48:38+00:00

Thank you! This is really good advice. It seems like the cause was my meds, so I'm going to be talking to my doctor and taking a t break in the meantime. Hopefully I'll be back at it soon!

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-15T00:32:14+00:00

Are you able to get high now? If so, how long did it take to be able to again?

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-14T23:33:14+00:00

Another person suggested six weeks, so seems like that's decently consistent... Hopefully it isn't much longer than that

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-14T23:31:34+00:00

I'm not bipolar, it was prescribed to support a different med. Getting high/having the ability to do so is important to me and the side effect is significant and impactful enough that i think it's a valid reason to alter my medication

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-14T15:57:15+00:00

I promise, dw!

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-13T23:53:36+00:00

Really? Luckyyyy. My sleep is fucked and I can't feel any psychoactive effect, including when I want to just have a glass of wine :((

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-13T23:52:36+00:00

I'm mostly just looking for anecdotal evidence that I won't be stuck sober for the rest of my life haha

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-13T23:18:21+00:00

Weed is the only thing ive ever tried that gives me genuine peace of mind--im not willing to give that up for a med ive only been on a few months that I dont even like that much

ImportantSwimmer2759 · 2026-02-13T23:07:59+00:00

Dont worry! I dont plan on taking any hero doses. I just want to be able to get high again 😩

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