[Anniemac]

Hi Lizzie, I'm going throuugh similar feelings and I'm about 2 months off. My worst symptoms seemed to start 6 weeks post. The nausea is a mother!!! That's seems to be the constant in all this, from the day I started weaning up till now. Guess we just have to find comfort in the fact we aren't alone. I just joined this site yesterday and it's helping. Hang in there hun.

[Anniemac]

 Anna, on 12 January 2011 - 08:57 AM, said:

My last slowly weaned down dose of 3 mg. (from 90 mg.) was on November 13. I am STILL having the aggravating nausea every single day. My husband thinks that it might just be in my head, which makes me furious. IT IS NOT JUST IN MY HEAD! IT IS REAL! My only other complaint is I cry at the drop of a hat. Other than this...I FEEL WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!
Best of luck to everyone.
Your friend.
Anne

Hi Anna, I don't know the exact date I stopped but it was right around when you did. I weaned entirely way too fast though. It's good to know I'm not crazy still feeling the nausea! Tell your husband to read this website or shut his trap! Glad you're feeling good for the most part ......does your nausea stay the same throughout the day or seem to go up and down?

[Sam I am]

 Lizzie, on 12 January 2011 - 01:15 PM, said:

Also, (I am quite serious about this) when I am pointing out how much of a judgmental dictator my husband is, I find that I cannot put the words together properly, I stutter and say words that belong in other sentences..
While I was on Cymbalta, I often I could not actually remember WHAT I was saying..for example:
Me:"You need to put your shoes in the ..the uh.. (gesturing with arms) uh..the..you know,,the..oh gosh, the er..."
Son: "Closet?"
Me: "Closet. Yes."
I hated that, but this is weirder. My nausea comes and goes still, so bad that I have to sit down and just breathe, but NOT like in the beginning when I had to lay down with the lights off for an hour or more.
It helps me to read these posts, because several times a day I question whether I am truly losing my mind, whether i was like this before the drug, or that this is still withdrawl.
Today is not an easy one. Whoever you all are, thanks for being there.

Right there with you. I had the loss of words when I stepped up from 30mg to 60 mg and briefly on the way back down to 30mgs. I did have forewarning of that and just found it amusing. This was before I learned that I had possibly re-wired my brain chemisty for the long haul. Now I'm kind of P'd off. I am only about a week off the meds, but the lack of the side effects I had on the Cymbalta by far outweighs these symptoms so far. I think I find hope in the fact that instead of suffering side effects from something I am continuing to do to myself, I am merely working through withdrawl symptoms as any "addict" might. I sure hope there is an end point. I am thinking I will give myself 6 months to call myself "clean". I wonder if anyone has reached a timeline as to when the majority of people begin to be completely free of the Cymbalta damage. What a comfort finding this community has been.
I'd like to add that in my opinion you are not losing your mind but reclaiming it.

[Anniemac]

Simple words always escape me!!! I find my memory isn't what it should be either. Lizzie what did u start taking cymbalta for? I was taking it for anxiety/ depression. 30 mgs. Today the nausea was up and down, not at it's worst but just shitty enough to make me way less active then I want to be. It's hard not to beat myself up on days like this, it's hard to accept that some days i just cant accomplish much at all. But i just have to be grateful today was a hell of a lot better than many others. And thank you for being there!

[gainesome]

 Lizzie, on 11 January 2011 - 02:35 PM, said:

1/2 weeks without.
The excruciating eye tearing headaches have abated, the nausea remains (feels like car sickness/morning sickness), still have joint pain and the body aches are constant.
The ferocious anger (always directed at my husband) and sudden weeping continue to stun me. Both emerge like a title wave and will not cease until they seem to decide to on their own..
Why are you crying Mom? Mom, cries when she feels frustrated and sad, I will stop soon honey, I promise, sometimes tears come instead of anger and then I am done. No worries!
OY.

Oh boy are we twins?, you are soooo not alone! Luckily I have supportive friends & am finding out as much possible about what is causing all of this, for me finding a family history of depression was a breakthrough- discovering our genetic makeup has left most us with low serotonin levels, as well as thyroid & heart issues was instrumental in pinpointing my depression/anxioty! Now I can stop blaming myself & work towards finding ways to deal with the problem! I encourage you to find an alternative to the cymbalta, but be careful, everyone's needs are different, & don't be afraid to change doctors, I'm sure your' husband & kids love you & can't wait for you to be happy & healthy!

[pamela]

 Lizzie, on 14 January 2011 - 02:18 PM, said:

Wow. started weeping again just reading your post.
Family history of depression/low serotonin/thyroid issues. Check check check.
New Doctor. Check.
Just lost it over the kids fighting over video games. Lost it. After I insisted it was turned off, I went on to say (weeping) that I live my life facilitating their happiness, I agonize over what is best for them and NO ONE sees me as a person with my own needs in my own house that I pay for bla bla bla.. (felt horrible minutes later. Just horrible)
The 14 year old came up to me after and said: I think we both have to work on something. I have to look at you as a real person and you have to wait a minute or two before you start yelling so it doesnt come out of nowhere.
The 10 year old: Mom, you know I love you so much, right?
Yes yes yes I do. God. Perhaps a deep breath and some gratefulness is in order while I detox...

Sounds like you have some GREAT kids!

[heathermcfeather]

LOLOL! Sorry, but I think it is. Pure rage is a side effect of withdrawal. I'm trying the Prozac route to get off the C and then get off the P.

[MichBama]

I think it's safe to say we all want to "kill" our husbands at some point... I read somewhere once that Jimmy Carter's (i think?) wife was asked if she had ever thought of divorcing her husband... to which she replied, "Divorce? Never!... Murder? Definitely" Lol! It is difficult to have any lick of patience while weaning off this drug. And our husbands are probably the first in line to reap the "rewards"... I highly suggest leaving the room when you can... and hiding the kitchen knives! Hang in there1! This, too, shall pass. And you will be a better person for it!