Since April 30, ive been weaning off of 60 mg cymbolta ive taken for 7 years. I will be 27 in july and im ready to try to conceive a second child, AFTER I rid my body of this devil! Im glad I have found this site because this isnt the first time ive try getting off of the med and gave up because of the withdrawls. So im thankful for reading encouraging words and advice. So far ive been bead counting, and spitting the dose twice a day since I read its a 12 hr time release. Ive had found this to be helpful. Besides some intense headaches, feeling "hungover" (that feeling of dizzy and not sure whether you need to puke or poop) ive have functioned pretty well in my daily life of work and tending to my 6 year old, I started 42 beads yesterday, and today I have felt the dreadful familiar brain zaps throughout my entire body. Its funny how I can function with headaches and nausea but those brain zaps bring me down. Im trying to mustard threw it and embrace them. And luckily timing this dose for the weekend so I can be confined to my house and bed resting, while my sons at his fathers this weekend (thank goodness) I will not let nyself get hopeless today, for besides some of the withdrawls, ive noticed a positive, feelings, I feel like ive have been able to feel more emotions, laugh deeper, enjoy the moment, savior a touch.. im not sure how to explain it and if anyone else has felt this experience too, and along with that im feeling what anxiety feels like again, the heart racing, jittery feeling which im trying to have a better outlook on that feeling and instead of being a negative im trying to embrace it has a positive, feeling because I feel because im ALIVE. oh, and ive experienced the night sweats and insanely vivid crazy dreams (although I have been reading Divergent before bed:)) thanks guys. This was my first post. If it sounded crazy or typos, well I know yall all understand haha
My Journey, Down To 42 Beads
Started by iwillbebrave, May 17 2014 06:58 PM
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Posted 17 May 2014 - 07:19 PM
Welcome, iwillbebrave!
It sounds like you've got a very solid withdrawal process figured out.....and, those symptoms you mention are truly par for the course....and, given that you're two weeks into withdrawal, you're doing pretty darn well ....the bead counting really is the best way to go....I quit cold turkey and the first couple of months were hell on steroids....I'm in my 6 month off now, and definitely feeling good most days....except if I overdo on one day, guaranteed the next day will be bite me in the butt.....
I'm glad you decided to chime in and start posting.....please continue, we're rooting for you!
It sounds like you've got a very solid withdrawal process figured out.....and, those symptoms you mention are truly par for the course....and, given that you're two weeks into withdrawal, you're doing pretty darn well ....the bead counting really is the best way to go....I quit cold turkey and the first couple of months were hell on steroids....I'm in my 6 month off now, and definitely feeling good most days....except if I overdo on one day, guaranteed the next day will be bite me in the butt.....
I'm glad you decided to chime in and start posting.....please continue, we're rooting for you!
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Posted 17 May 2014 - 10:36 PM
iwillbebrave
Welcome!
You can do this! Go slow, be patient, and come here when you need to rant, or when you need a shoulder.
I understand the jitteriness; it's an adventure, it's a little spooky, a step into the unknown. But soon you will helping others with their withdrawal.
Best wishes.
Welcome!
You can do this! Go slow, be patient, and come here when you need to rant, or when you need a shoulder.
I understand the jitteriness; it's an adventure, it's a little spooky, a step into the unknown. But soon you will helping others with their withdrawal.
Best wishes.
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Posted 18 May 2014 - 05:51 PM
IWBB ... What a wonderful future you have to look forward to with the anticipation of a healthy new baby on your to do list ..
Ridding yourself of this dreadful chemical is your first & top priority to ensure a healthy bundle of joy.
You have started your journey & you will succeed , we will all give you a helping hand when you need it, so stay motivated & don't be scared.
We have all travelled this perilous road & most of us have, or are , reaching our destination ..albeit sliding in on the skin of a banana ..
The feelings you will most likely feel, are @ times overwhelming & scary , but you will need to remember one important thing , & that is ... " this is the Cymbalta " causing it ... You are not going mad , you don't have a new illness or the re-occurrence of the old one ... The CRAPALTA ( thanks Lady Nancy for this true meaning for Cymbalta ) is , in layman's terms , trying to trick you into re-instating by scaring the CRAP out of you ...
It's all the withdrawal side effects & you will need to stay strong & ride through them ..& you can sweetie.
Spend your spare time reading through the forums & topics that resonate with you & what you're going through @ that particular time.
Make sure you read the forums on " what has helped me " & the advice on supplements to take to help you .
Acupuncture is recommended & I have personally heard great reports on it's ability to help .
One baby step @ a time ...5 minutes , 1 hour , 1 day ...1 week then 1 month ...
Don't think that far ahead , just do whatever it takes by the day ...ask for help when you need it & let your love ones know what you are doing & let them read through the posts from others so they can understand ..it all helps ..
we are here for you , with all the combined experience of many years ...
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Ridding yourself of this dreadful chemical is your first & top priority to ensure a healthy bundle of joy.
You have started your journey & you will succeed , we will all give you a helping hand when you need it, so stay motivated & don't be scared.
We have all travelled this perilous road & most of us have, or are , reaching our destination ..albeit sliding in on the skin of a banana ..
The feelings you will most likely feel, are @ times overwhelming & scary , but you will need to remember one important thing , & that is ... " this is the Cymbalta " causing it ... You are not going mad , you don't have a new illness or the re-occurrence of the old one ... The CRAPALTA ( thanks Lady Nancy for this true meaning for Cymbalta ) is , in layman's terms , trying to trick you into re-instating by scaring the CRAP out of you ...
It's all the withdrawal side effects & you will need to stay strong & ride through them ..& you can sweetie.
Spend your spare time reading through the forums & topics that resonate with you & what you're going through @ that particular time.
Make sure you read the forums on " what has helped me " & the advice on supplements to take to help you .
Acupuncture is recommended & I have personally heard great reports on it's ability to help .
One baby step @ a time ...5 minutes , 1 hour , 1 day ...1 week then 1 month ...
Don't think that far ahead , just do whatever it takes by the day ...ask for help when you need it & let your love ones know what you are doing & let them read through the posts from others so they can understand ..it all helps ..
we are here for you , with all the combined experience of many years ...
:-)
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Posted 18 May 2014 - 06:44 PM
Great post, Wagtail! Welcome, IWBB... You will find the most caring, helpful and knowledgeable ppl on this forum - we're so happy that you have found us. Please do not hesitate to come on here for anything - even just to rant if you need to! It is wonderful that you are bead counting as it will be the most gentle...I am a cold turkey survivor of 17 weeks and DO NOT recommend it to anyone! I wish that I had found this forum at least 2 weeks before I did, but all that is over now and I took my own trip to hell 
Good luck and again, welcome! 
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Posted 31 May 2014 - 08:10 PM
update!! I've been cymbolta free since Tuesday the 27th. Those last beads were the worst like most people have stated, mainly my "zappyness" was most intense. I have since tues had a lingering headache from the moment I wake up and intensifies throughout the day and still a little zappy. im assuming the headaches are all apart of it, but im wondering how long it will be before I feel normal again, which ive send some state as long as 6 months after?
Today we were out shopping around, my headache was really bothering me, and a strange feeling in my temple area, And then my chest started to hurt which therefore I started to feel a panic attack coming on, and I think I was just working myself up, but I did manage to calm myself down and reassure myself that I was going to be okay and this is all in my head, im sure this wont be the last panic attack ill feel coming on but hopefully I will be able to cope with the giving situation and not be afraid.
On a positive note, my husband has noticed me being alot happier and ive noticed it too, just laughing and giggling, hes nicknamed me giggle pants! also I have noticed a definite increased in my libido, and much quicker climax, which I am really enjoying this new experience! !! thanks guys for all the positive and encouraging feedback! !
Today we were out shopping around, my headache was really bothering me, and a strange feeling in my temple area, And then my chest started to hurt which therefore I started to feel a panic attack coming on, and I think I was just working myself up, but I did manage to calm myself down and reassure myself that I was going to be okay and this is all in my head, im sure this wont be the last panic attack ill feel coming on but hopefully I will be able to cope with the giving situation and not be afraid.
On a positive note, my husband has noticed me being alot happier and ive noticed it too, just laughing and giggling, hes nicknamed me giggle pants! also I have noticed a definite increased in my libido, and much quicker climax, which I am really enjoying this new experience! !! thanks guys for all the positive and encouraging feedback! !
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Posted 31 May 2014 - 08:24 PM
How wonderful...absolutely wonderful!
You've come a long way in a relatively short time! You're one of the lucky ones, and it's great to have you come back to tell us your success!
What you're feeling currently sure sounds like the residuals of withdrawal....actually, the drug is out of your system....what you've got now are the things associated with your brain "rebooting" itself..... They'll fade with a bit more time.....
Have fun getting pregnant! :-D
You've come a long way in a relatively short time! You're one of the lucky ones, and it's great to have you come back to tell us your success!
What you're feeling currently sure sounds like the residuals of withdrawal....actually, the drug is out of your system....what you've got now are the things associated with your brain "rebooting" itself..... They'll fade with a bit more time.....
Have fun getting pregnant! :-D
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