I'm feeling mean
#1
Posted 08 March 2008 - 12:11 AM
I'm typically a very sympathetic person, caring and have the desire to nurture. Not so much right now. I know it is part of this whole thing, but wow, I pity the person who finally hits the right (or wrong) button. :shock: :twisted:
#2
Posted 08 March 2008 - 09:43 AM
Breathe in, breathe out. Count to 5 or ten before saying anything to anybody. Who cares if you have a deranged look on your face for a few seconds? If it helps you center yourself before exploding, do what you have to do.
Hang in there. Hope you swing to laughter quickly!
#3
Posted 08 March 2008 - 04:37 PM
#4
Posted 08 March 2008 - 07:17 PM
I'm glad you have your husband to vent too, that has to help. I live with my dog, and she just doesn't get it. LOL I like the idea of posting on some of the other sites to get it out, I'll have to think about that one.
I hope this passes for you too, it sure isn't fun!
Babby
#5
Posted 09 March 2008 - 12:54 AM
#7
Posted 09 March 2008 - 07:12 PM
-(old one but a good one) Write a letter but don't send it (e-mail or real letter)
-scream into a pillow or just scream
-have a nap
-hit your pillow
-have a pillow fight with friend or anyone(does seem childish but works)
-talk to someone about it (pet,mom,dad,boyfriend,girlfriend...etc)
thanks for the post hope this helps
#8
Posted 10 March 2008 - 08:09 AM
Wal-Mart does me in whenever I go there. They never have enough lines open. So I will stay away from there right now.
I like all of the suggestions I've read. I think also taking a walk might help. Spring is almost here.
#9
Posted 10 March 2008 - 07:44 PM
#10
Posted 10 March 2008 - 10:30 PM
I'm glad your Mom read some of the things on here. I'm sure she didn't have any idea what you were feeling; shoot, WE never imagined anything like this either, did we? Have you talked with a doctor about what you are feeling? Just don't let it go too long if you continue to feel horrid every day. Like I said, there should be improvements, even if they are small.
You may want to look into an Omega 3 supplement, it is known to help calm the brain. Also, try to eat healthy foods when you can. Getting vitamins and minerals is helpful.
Also, know that this is a safe place to vent. Everyone here really gets where you are coming from.
#11
Posted 11 March 2008 - 09:21 AM
#12
Posted 11 March 2008 - 10:00 AM
My new shrink said that you should feel relief after the first week being off of Cymbalta, more relief than despair.
Two weeks of feeling that way = not good. Your brain receptors are having a hard time learning to fire again, if they were starting to fire up again on their own you would not be feeling like pond scum.
Some people say they feel better after a month. I waited 45 long, agonizing days and it was a miracle that I did not drive myself off a bridge. I had my old doctor telling me it was the "depression" coming back and that I was feeling the way I did before Cymbalta. He told me to tough it out and I would feel better soon and that I was an isolated case. This is not true. I was not a spun out maniac that was confused and shaking constantly before Cymbalta, I was sad from family deaths.
Some people do need anti-depressants, I am definately not a doctor. But with the new doctor's support, she does not feel that is the case for me and I am hopeful. I just know my experience. I consider myself strong and it was harmful to my pride to ask for help when I could not pull myself together, but I am so glad that I did. Just don't go on and on "waiting" if there is something that can help you feel calmer and clear the Cymbalta out of you.
Just please, if your doctor wants you to go back on Cymbalta to make yourself feel better, refuse. There are other alternatives. Other people here made it off using Prozac. Print out our stories and make your docotr aware that more Cymbalta will equal more withdrawal pain. Be safe.
#13
Posted 11 March 2008 - 03:23 PM
#14
Posted 12 March 2008 - 03:11 AM
#15
Posted 12 March 2008 - 12:00 PM
#16
Posted 15 March 2008 - 08:01 PM
#17
Posted 15 March 2008 - 11:18 PM
I do think that having been on Cymbalta or other antis over a period of time tends to make us get used to feeling nothing, or very dull, and when the emotions come back it is hard to know if it is normal or if they are just heightened for awhile. I can see it now, therapists all over the country are going to see a surge in anger management classes! :evil: :mrgreen:
#18
Posted 16 March 2008 - 06:27 AM
Hi, You are not alone with the feeling mean zone . Two days ago I scared myself, I went into a complete rage. I am glad that I was outside and by myself. This overwheleming feeling came over me and it lasted about ten minutes. I have been off of the med. for 5 days. I just hope today is better. Yesterday was horrible, I actually thought I was going to die, then I found this site on the web and then I knew what I was feeling was normal.I hope you get better as well as my self.So, has anyone else moved into a "mean zone" during withdrawal? I have this huge urge to just tell someone off. No one in particular, and that is what is scary, I'm afraid I may just go off on someone at the drop of a hat.
I'm typically a very sympathetic person, caring and have the desire to nurture. Not so much right now. I know it is part of this whole thing, but wow, I pity the person who finally hits the right (or wrong) button. :shock: :twisted:
#19
Posted 16 March 2008 - 02:24 PM
Hang in there!!!
#21
Posted 17 March 2008 - 05:18 PM
I have only been on Cymbalta for 2 weeks. I looked up side-effects because
of the horrible nausea, headaches, dilated pupils, ( why my vision was so blurry),
no bowel movement for almost 2 weeks, insomnia....shall I go on?? During my searches,
I began to read about the terrible withdrawals....great.....I've been off only one day and
I am ashamed to say that I almost flipped out at work, (I am an eye/ophthalmic technition).
I could not reach the A-hole who rxed this to me when I ended up in the hospital after an
alcohol induced suicide attempt....so I called my PCP and SHE told me I was obviously still
in need of hospitalization despite my telling her I KNEW it was this poison Cymbalta.... she
gave me the run around and I got SO angry I called her a c@nt, ( oh yes, I was VERY angry!!)
Only 2 weeks and I feel WORSE than before I went to the hospital!! I am TERRIFIED of the
next ???? days/weeks....I am going to try the omega 3 and try not to get fired... The only
"advice" I've been given is to " go to the ER"......AAAAHHH!!!
DeAnna
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