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I had my first shot of T about 35 hours ago and since then I've felt incredibly tired, REALLY physically drained as if I've just run a huge marathon, is this a normal effect?

I've heard of people getting tired after taking T.  I don't think anyone had an answer as to why it happens.

This thought just occurred to me though.  Perhaps you are tired because the adrenaline of getting your first shot has worn off.  And if you've been anticipating starting T for quite some time, it would make sense that you'd be exhausted after reaching your goal.  Might not fit your situation though.

Quote from: Adio on August 02, 2011, 04:50:49 PM
I've heard of people getting tired after taking T.  I don't think anyone had an answer as to why it happens.

This thought just occurred to me though.  Perhaps you are tired because the adrenaline of getting your first shot has worn off.  And if you've been anticipating starting T for quite some time, it would make sense that you'd be exhausted after reaching your goal.  Might not fit your situation though.

Yeah that makes sense, I was on an adrenaline rush yesterday.

I slept around 50 hours over 3 days soon after I started T.

I felt it where opposite, I got Extremely hyper and felt like running, or that I had ran.
it where kinda strange but after a time I didnt really notice anymore.

Congrats Zack! And I don't know if it's "normal" but I felt that way for my first few weeks after starting but I read somewhere that many boys go through this so it wasn't just us. It's the body growing and changing apparently. I wouldn't be worried as long as it isnt constant and you can still function

I am usually exhausted  the first week after my shot and I have been on T for almost two months. Is that normal?

Troy

the body is probably exhausting itself with performing the extra endocrine functions ("fighting" hormones, adjusting itself, etc.) it happens to most people during puberty #1 too. remember how you could sleep all day? lol. it's pretty normal and happens to most people in both round #1 and #2

I was pretty tired a few hours after the first shot, but I also started my period that day. I was also tired after the following two shots, and since then, my energy level has been back to normal.

I was extra sleepy for the first 2 months on T, just going to bed early, sleeping in, just tired a lot

I went through an adolescent sleep phase thing for months and months after starting T. I needed lots of sleep. Then it tapered off and I went back to normal. Somewhere in there, about seven or eight months in, I went to half my dose every week instead of the full dose every two weeks. Maybe that helped; I didn't really notice.

Now I need a little more sleep than I used to after my sleep went back to normal, but I think it's because I'm pushing fifty now and my body is slowing down a bit. >:(

Thoughts from the "other side" if I may be allowed.

There seems a sort of parallel when MtF get progesterone (pills or shots), a pre-cursor to T after all.
It ALSO has a tendency to make one sleepy, some to the point of depression, for a lot of girls.

Just a thought, so it may be all quite normal.

Axelle

It happens in cismales too. After.... you know.

Quote from: ~RoadToTrista~ on August 07, 2011, 03:53:05 AM
It happens in cismales too. After.... you know.

after what ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

I'll tell you when you're older Zoey. ;D

Quote from: ~RoadToTrista~ on August 07, 2011, 03:59:47 AM
I'll tell you when you're older Zoey. ;D

same age as you!! and oh!! that lol only ever did that for banking reasons never enjoyed the thought of using it  8)