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The muscle soreness I had when on the medicine is slowly going away. I can now move my arms over my head. Emotionally, I feel like someone robbed me of me. I expect to feel sadness but not like I lost my best friend. I feel like someone took a part of me away and I wonder if I will get that part back. I am sure its the newness of actually feeling something. I will say I have hope in this battle. I loved me enough to stand up for myself and my body. To know that each day brings me farther from Cymbalta and closer to ME. I feel liberated at the same time I just want to cry.
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Day 4 off Cymbalta
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Posted 18 February 2009 - 09:00 AM
The muscle soreness I had when on the medicine is slowly going away. I can now move my arms over my head. Emotionally, I feel like someone robbed me of me. I expect to feel sadness but not like I lost my best friend. I feel like someone took a part of me away and I wonder if I will get that part back. I am sure its the newness of actually feeling something. I will say I have hope in this battle. I loved me enough to stand up for myself and my body. To know that each day brings me farther from Cymbalta and closer to ME. I feel liberated at the same time I just want to cry.
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Posted 19 February 2009 - 09:35 AM
As I progress through Day 4, the nausea is just awlful. I feel like I have severe morning sickness and the head swimmies are making it worse. I hope that eventually my eyes and brain will be in sync again. Its like jet lag of the brain and I was only on it for 67 days!
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Posted 20 February 2009 - 08:43 PM
Hi Michelleh38:
I am Houdi. I am a successful withdraw(ee) from Cymbalta. I stopped taking the stuff in June of '08. And, I lived...didn't think I would, but I did. And you know what, it is good to be without the stuff.
Anyway, I am sure that you have read that the nausea and whooshing and emotional yoyo(ing) with some rage is common. Cymbalta doesn't seem to care how many days you were on the stuff. There were some things that helped me and others.
One, watch the stress and multi-tasking. Don't try to watch tv or movies that have a lot of visual stimuli. Too many rapid eye movements. I promise your eyes and brain with work together soon. Just not right now, huh? Also, benadryl and dramamine helped me. Along with Omega 3s and b complex, water and caffeine limitations. I wish I was still limiting my caffeine. I'm a very bad girl. When my tummy was really upset, I took OTC pepcid and/or Imodium. I ate every hour if I could. And Advil for the headaches and body aches.
You probably have more to go through...sorry to say. Maybe you will by pass some of the other yucky stuff. I am out of town this weekend, but I promise to try to check on you Sunday night.
Be well, hang in there, ask any questions you want!
Houdi
I am Houdi. I am a successful withdraw(ee) from Cymbalta. I stopped taking the stuff in June of '08. And, I lived...didn't think I would, but I did. And you know what, it is good to be without the stuff.
Anyway, I am sure that you have read that the nausea and whooshing and emotional yoyo(ing) with some rage is common. Cymbalta doesn't seem to care how many days you were on the stuff. There were some things that helped me and others.
One, watch the stress and multi-tasking. Don't try to watch tv or movies that have a lot of visual stimuli. Too many rapid eye movements. I promise your eyes and brain with work together soon. Just not right now, huh? Also, benadryl and dramamine helped me. Along with Omega 3s and b complex, water and caffeine limitations. I wish I was still limiting my caffeine. I'm a very bad girl. When my tummy was really upset, I took OTC pepcid and/or Imodium. I ate every hour if I could. And Advil for the headaches and body aches.
You probably have more to go through...sorry to say. Maybe you will by pass some of the other yucky stuff. I am out of town this weekend, but I promise to try to check on you Sunday night.
Be well, hang in there, ask any questions you want!
Houdi
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Posted 25 February 2009 - 09:31 AM
Thanks for the FYI
I am not on day 10 and I now get those stupid brain fizzes. It doesn't make any sense that this stuff would affect the brain more AFTER we are done taking it. I feel like it changed me, like I've lost me. I know that it plays tricks on the mind and has me thinking bad things that are not even real. I just tell myself that I will make it through it. I have sticky notes all over my monitor to remind me when things get out of control.
I am not on day 10 and I now get those stupid brain fizzes. It doesn't make any sense that this stuff would affect the brain more AFTER we are done taking it. I feel like it changed me, like I've lost me. I know that it plays tricks on the mind and has me thinking bad things that are not even real. I just tell myself that I will make it through it. I have sticky notes all over my monitor to remind me when things get out of control.
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Posted 25 February 2009 - 12:57 PM
Michelleh38:
You are not lost! I promise. You are just adjusting to some chemical changes that Cymbalta caused. Keep trying to stay in touch with yourself. I know it is hard, especially when you feel so bad. But you have to take it one step at a time. And, you must do this the best way for you. You will find your BEST way through this if you do the one step at a time thing. Try not to think ahead. Try not to get anxious about things that may or may not happen. Be you. You know you are best at being you...even if it has been a while. Cymbalta made me so dull and apathetic and tired. I felt...grey. No color. Now I feel vibrant and colorful. Maybe not always the most bright color for others, but definitely the right color for me. That doesn't mean I'm always happy and no stress or anger. I have emotions that are real and I like it.
During withdrawal, I thought I wasn't going to make it through. I was so sick. I'd get to feeling better, then BAM, I'd feel crappola again. Oh my, did that blindside me and send me spiraling downward. Then I'd start feeling better again and figured out the slap down wasn't as bad the next time around. It was really hard for me. I really like your sticky note idea. It's like being your own cheerleader! Good for you, you are your best advocate.
Some forum members found journaling really helped with the process. They either did it privately or online. You might try that one. And, another forum member and I wrote to each other just about each night the three things we were most grateful for from the day. If you like, we could share.
Here are mine for yesterday: 1. My Newfoundland dogs. They love me no matter what mood I'm in or how crabby I get; 2. The sunny day. Though it was cold, the sun was out and I sat in the window for about 5 minutes and absorbed the great energy it gave me; 3. The flock of Cedar Wax Wings that are loving my bird bath. I don't ever get to see them, and they've been visiting for a couple of weeks. It's an honor and they are so pretty.
Best of wishes,
Houdi
You are not lost! I promise. You are just adjusting to some chemical changes that Cymbalta caused. Keep trying to stay in touch with yourself. I know it is hard, especially when you feel so bad. But you have to take it one step at a time. And, you must do this the best way for you. You will find your BEST way through this if you do the one step at a time thing. Try not to think ahead. Try not to get anxious about things that may or may not happen. Be you. You know you are best at being you...even if it has been a while. Cymbalta made me so dull and apathetic and tired. I felt...grey. No color. Now I feel vibrant and colorful. Maybe not always the most bright color for others, but definitely the right color for me. That doesn't mean I'm always happy and no stress or anger. I have emotions that are real and I like it.
During withdrawal, I thought I wasn't going to make it through. I was so sick. I'd get to feeling better, then BAM, I'd feel crappola again. Oh my, did that blindside me and send me spiraling downward. Then I'd start feeling better again and figured out the slap down wasn't as bad the next time around. It was really hard for me. I really like your sticky note idea. It's like being your own cheerleader! Good for you, you are your best advocate.
Some forum members found journaling really helped with the process. They either did it privately or online. You might try that one. And, another forum member and I wrote to each other just about each night the three things we were most grateful for from the day. If you like, we could share.
Here are mine for yesterday: 1. My Newfoundland dogs. They love me no matter what mood I'm in or how crabby I get; 2. The sunny day. Though it was cold, the sun was out and I sat in the window for about 5 minutes and absorbed the great energy it gave me; 3. The flock of Cedar Wax Wings that are loving my bird bath. I don't ever get to see them, and they've been visiting for a couple of weeks. It's an honor and they are so pretty.
Best of wishes,
Houdi
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