by enemysox on Sat Nov 10, 2007 1:29 pm
Sustiva... glad to be off it. I have to admit the experience was bittersweat, though.
I endured it for two years, but the side effects never went away for me like they are supposed to.
I'm enjoying being out of that fog and I'm working diligently to try and correct some of the
deformation it has caused my body.
Of course, it was great having an undetectable VL. I'm thankful that it helped to restore
my creativity, so that was another plus. I tend to have vivid dreams anyhow
and that med is known for causing psychadelic dreams and hallucinations, so it
was really wild for me. It was nice to finally end that creative slump which
lasted an entire decade (1995-2005).
There were times when I wasn't completely sure if
something really happened or if it was a Sustiva related nightmare, so
I'd have to try and confirm with someone who could hopefully clarify. I did get lots of
wild ideas for abstracts and surreals during that time, but I've
yet to put any of it on canvas. It's just nice to
feel like I am capable again, albeit drug induced!