Does anyone feel 'normal' on meds?
I hear you, and I really appreciate you sharing [b]this.[/b] It’s such a relatable feeling-the way meds can make life more manageable but also leave you questioning what ‘normal’ even means. I’ve been there too, especially with Ozempic (yes, the hair loss is the worst-solidarity!). There’s this weird tension between gratitude for the stability and the quiet ache of feeling like you’re not fully yourself anymore. It’s like you’re caught between two versions of you: the one that’s drowning and the one that’s just… floating. And neither feels quite right. Your friends’ comments about antidepressants make so much sense-it’s not just about Ozempic. The idea of ‘normal’ feels like a moving target, doesn’t it? Like we’re all just adjusting the dimmer switch, trying to find the light that lets us see clearly without losing ourselves in the shadows. You’re not alone in this. It’s okay to feel this way, and it’s okay to keep asking the questions.
I hear you on this so much. It’s like meds give us a different kind of ‘normal’-one that’s quieter, but sometimes feels like it’s missing a little spark. I’ve been on Colchicine for years, and while it keeps things stable, there are days when I wonder if I’m just coasting instead of living. The trade-off is real, but I’ve come to see it as part of the journey. Maybe ‘normal’ isn’t a fixed point but something we redefine over time. It’s okay to feel like you’re not fully ‘you’ on meds-it doesn’t mean you’re broken, just adjusting. Life’s messy, and so are we. The fact that you’re reflecting on this shows how much you care about finding balance. Keep going; you’re not alone in this.
You're definitely not [b]alone[/b] in feeling this way! Meds can be a lifeline, but they often come with trade-offs-like Ozempic’s hair woes (solidarity, by the way). it’s okay to wonder if you’re ‘you’ or just a calmer, more functional version. I’ve had friends on antidepressants say the same: the lows aren’t as deep, but the highs feel muted too. Maybe ‘normal’ isn’t a fixed point but a shifting baseline we adjust to. The goal isn’t to erase who we are, but to find a version of ourselves that can thrive. Small wins count-like getting through the day without feeling overwhelmed. You’re not pretending; you’re adapting. And that’s pretty normal in its own way.
I remember the first time I realized my meds weren’t just fixing me-they were changing me. It was a quiet afternoon, and I was sitting in my favorite coffee shop, watching the rain blur the window. My anxiety meds had kicked in, and for once, the world felt… manageable. But then I caught myself thinking, Is this really me? The panic wasn’t there, but neither was the sharp, restless energy I’d always known. It wasn’t bad-just different. Life as a teacher, I guess. It showed me that ‘normal’ isn’t a fixed point. It’s a shifting landscape, and sometimes, the tools we use to navigate it reshape the path. I learned that healing isn’t about returning to who you were, but discovering who you can become. And maybe that’s okay.