Success so far. I have lessened my tramadol dosage to almost nothing and my Xanax to almost nothing. Taking the Vicodin and Lyrica as the dr wanted. Was a brutal time and I went internal to deal for the most part. Feel like I am starting to handle it again at this lower dosage. I was starting to freak because I felt I was reaching another level of FB. I just want at least one more year before I have to raise the meds again… Just one more year. My daughter graduates next year and we are suppose to take her on vacation and after that I will have only one more child to graduate… It is what keeps me going, them needing me.
I have been there - the kids keeping me going. That's a good starting place, but what do you have when they are out of the house? You have to also keep going for you. Love yourself and get healthy for yourself. Then you can be there for your kids. They will always need you. Stay strong. Keep fighting. I found that when I came off meds that they were really just making me feel worse, instead of better.
Thank you for your comments. I do worry that when the children are gone that I will not have anything to keep me going especially since my husband travels so much.
I know how you feeling, me with five kids and this withdrawal from Cymbalta I don’t know what to do anymore. The worst part for me is this dizzyness, I feel like I’m going to pass out sometimes.
But I wish you the best, keep going. We are so strong that sometimes people don’t realize how strong we are, specially for our kids.
Keep fighting for your kids. I really applaude you.
AIR HUGS.
Yndira
Oh, bless you, Scarlett, that is an humble wish and such a lovely sentiment as a mother. I hope you're doing better today. And I hope you can hold back the FB and the higher dose of meds for that one more year. If I could transfer some of my (admittedly feeble) energy to you I would.
My advice is to avoid stress as much as possible. And get plenty of sleep! As much as you need, if possible. And try your hardest to not push yourself beyond your limit because I can guarantee you that FB will progress like crazy if you push beyond your limit.
I'm glad to hear that your beyond the brutal withdrawal period for your drugs. That's excellent news. You sound like you'r handling things very well. So my very best to you and keep on truckin'!
Hugs,
Petunia
That's so upsetting to hear, Yndira. I can't believe that you've been left hanging like this, especially with Cymbalta. I truly expect to hear a law firm on tv one of these days telling people who've taken Cymbalta and suffered severe withdrawal symptoms to call. I wonder why no one has challenged these drug makers on the severe withdrawal symptoms they produce with some of these anti-depressants.
At any rate, I pray that you're some better today. i'm just so, so sorry that you got stuck like that! It is SO very wrong of your doctor.