Jekyll/Hyde

I take my meds and I turn into Hyde. Seriously. I woke up this morning, feeling happy and my usual tranquil self. Yet yesterday, as aware as I was that I was short-tempered, I couldn’t control the words coming out of my mouth. Eventually just shutting my mouth was the best I could do: damage control.

I just took my meds. They will kick in soon. I will feel woozy and impatient again.

Perhaps I should view this as a test of my equanimity, sensitivity, and compassion. Can I overcome the meds’ side effects and still be tranquil?