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[CathyH]

Hi everyone.......I recently posted that my withdrawal was finished. I'm currently at day 56. I've been getting the zaps in the evenings again. Not too bothersome, but definetly there. Also, been having difficult evenings. Remenicent of previous withdrawals. During my withdrawal, late afternoons and evenings were always the worst for me. Now this again. I can get through it, but I definetly think it's still some withdrawals. I'm not really surprised, as I have heard many people say their withdrawals lasted this long, and even longer.

One worrisome thing I've noticed: I never feel "at home" anymore. I used to get that homey, nesty, "everything's alright with the world" feeling. Like in the evening when everything is done, dinner is finished and cleaned up, shower taken, kid's accounted for, and just settling down to watch some TV, or reading, or whatever. I used to feel calm and "homey", and I do not get that anymore. I miss it. Is it possibly due to a higher level of anxiety? Or residual withdrawals? I don't want to lose that feeling forever, as I have always enjoyed it (obviously). I hope and pray that it comes back.

All in all, I'm doing well. Glad the worst of it is over. Just thought I'd post this so others don't think they are crazy if they are still experiencing withdrawal symptoms this far into the game.

CathyH

[Jenofhearts]

Cathy, you hit the nail on the head in the way you described the "everythings' alright with the world" and how it is missing!! I have felt that way for years being on Cymbalta and of course during the withdrawals. I too used to be very nesty, all eggs in the basket type, now it is all different and the comfort zone is gone:(
I know I will find it again, and you will too.
I think it is the withdrawals just givin you a little 'poke" as a "lovely" reminder that you are still coming through this, bastards.. (sorry)
Take care, I will keep you in my thoughts:)
Jen

[CathyH]

Hi Jen......I really hate it that that feeling of everything in it's place, everyone accounted for, everything alright with the world feeling has gone away. I can't even put a finger on when that happened. I really want it back. It's like I can't relax anywhere, even in my own home. But it's not an "in the front of my mind" feeling. It just lurks in the background, and comes out when I really want it to, or would expect it to. I'm sorry you're experiencing it too, I sure wouldn't wish it on you, but it's kind of comforting to know I'm not the only one.

Yeah,,,,,just enough withdrawal symptoms to let me know I'm not done yet. Creepy shit. I do have to say that I am ever so grateful that the first month is over--that was a f*cker.

Hugs,
CathyH