Have you ever had a moment in your life in which you felt like you were losing all hope?
Interestingly, as I was listening to Kelly Rowland’s song “Motivation,” it made me think about a time when I had lost all hope and never thought I would get out of this mindset. For many people losing motivation is a natural process, which in itself is indicative of the human experience.
But what if you lost motivation from something you could not control?
Medication is a necessity if you want to manage your mental health disorder. In this day and age, there is a plethora of medications at your disposal, but there are also side effects that can change your outlook on life. For me, I currently have to pick between taking a medication that will make me gain weight or have problems with my sleep which causes nightmares and sleep paralysis.
Initially, the medication I took had a different side effect. You see, I have always been passionate about activism. In fact, my life sometimes revolved around activities that fueled my interests. However, when I first took my dose of medication, something changed. At first, I thought that my new-found sense of calmness was a blessing because I finally learned what it felt like to relax. But after a few months, I noticed that my realizations shifted to a loss of motivation; this loss of motivation created an empty void.
Intellectually, I knew that I was a man of many interests, but emotionally I could not feel what it meant to be passionate. I applied to certain programs like the Management and Leadership for Tomorrow fellowship primarily, because I knew it was something I had to do that would enhance my career, but my heart was not in the application.
Looking back, I learned that you have to follow through with your instincts even though you may not feel attached to something at that point.
You have to truly be motivated and passionate about pursuing your dreams, your wishes, your hopes, and your desires despite any of the pain that you might be suffering or going through. Thankfully, I have been able to follow my passions even throughout the toughest times.
After about a year of medication, my body has adjusted to it and I finally feel that I am in a better place. I have the ambition, goals, motivation, and determination to never stop going after my dreams and to never let any of life’s obstacles stop me from being the best person who I can become.
I hope that this piece gives hope, especially for people who take medications that have this side effect. It may be hard to adjust at first, but in the long-run if you have faith, it will all work out. Just believe it, be encouraged, and never stop being motivated to go after your passions and dreams.
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