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[Carleeta]

FiveNotions. ..Wow..Now off to swimming classes..yes you have come such a long way. ..This is great news..yippeeee

Energetic exercises, yoga, treating yourself to lunch...Wow you are coming along great with positive positives! Yippeeee

[Wagtail]

Wagtail, how are you feeling today?

FN, I am feeling a lot better @ the moment & praying that it's the beginning of better days ahead.
How about you ?..:-)

[TryinginFL]

FN....good for you!  Another yoga class and aqua fitness!  I love the water and will be doing my second season of the fitness as soon as the water warms up!  And....I have a flabby butt and large middle but I put that suit on and in I go!  It is so good especially for people with arthritis and FM - I really noticed a difference!   I'm sure that you will love it...

 

So happy that you are pushing through these things and I really admire you and the yoga! 

 

BTW, that little Vietnamese restaurant sounds great!  ...and I'm sure that your friend was happy to see you again so soon!  You are really a busy bee   I know that you will keep up the good work!

 

Hugs and Prayers,

Liz

[TryinginFL]

Hello Wagtail!  I don't think we have met, but I am happy to hear that you are doing well at the moment!  Hang in there....

It's been quite a trip, hasn't it?  Nothing I would care to repeat - for sure!

 

I have a Facebook friend who lives in Hobart, Tasmania.  Just a fun FYI...

 

Best thought and hugs to you,

Liz

[Wagtail]

Hello Liz, I love Tasmania ... A little bit of trivia ha ha .
I think I'm peaking with my s/e discontinuation syndrome & hopefully will be getting better days from now on .

It's been 5 months today since I took my last 60mg dose & it's been one hell of a journey , that's for sure .
One trip I would not want to go on ever again ..:-(
I had a great day yesterday , the best since November.
Today , I'm not so great but still not flat on my back like I have been .

I can't thank this site & it's wonderful people enough , I know I couldn't have done it without all the support & information that everyone has fed me to keep me going . I won't name anyone because I know I would miss someone & that would upset me , but you all know who you are .. Private messages in my hours of need, research done for me when I couldn't focus on anything , advice about different drugs & vitamins etc, being encouraged to just give it a few more days all this has kept me stronger than I ever thought possible .
How do you properly thank everyone ..thanks just doesn't seem powerful enough . Xxx

[fishinghat]

They will come Wagtail. I am proud of you for hanging in there through it all. You have had a tough time.

[Carleeta]

Hello Liz, I love Tasmania ... A little bit of trivia ha ha .
I think I'm peaking with my s/e discontinuation syndrome & hopefully will be getting better days from now on .
It's been 5 months today since I took my last 60mg dose & it's been one hell of a journey , that's for sure .
One trip I would not want to go on ever again ..:-(
I had a great day yesterday , the best since November.
Today , I'm not so great but still not flat on my back like I have been .
I can't thank this site & it's wonderful people enough , I know I couldn't have done it without all the support & information that everyone has fed me to keep me going . I won't name anyone because I know I would miss someone & that would upset me , but you all know who you are .. Private messages in my hours of need, research done for me when I couldn't focus on anything , advice about different drugs & vitamins etc, being encouraged to just give it a few more days all this has kept me stronger than I ever thought possible .
How do you properly thank everyone ..thanks just doesn't seem powerful enough . Xxx

Wagtail. ..You positively just thank everyone.! Lol lol..You are such a loving and caring individual..Look at all the positives you have given others on this site. .We are lucky to have you!

[Carleeta]

4:04om..Ok...I think I'm inside for the rest of the evening..lol lol..Went to get my hair colored (where did the gray come from..lol) and trimmed..Drove to Curves to get my yearly membership squared away, then off to the grocery store for fresh spinach and fresh bananas along with some bottled spring water..I wasn't going to go anywhere because I was too anxious today, with some lightheadedness, and the noise today was making my head shiver..hmmm I thought...Try and go and if not turn the car around..Well I positively did not turn the car around. .Sat at my hairdressers thinking of my symptoms and feeling more anxious..Started to play a game on my phone to distract me..Oh well before you know it I was interrupted by my hair stylist and we chatted..As soon as that conversation started I was out of my own head...

Opps I almost forgot, I went to get gas also (yes I pumped it myself..lol lol..They more I save, the more I can spend..lol lol)

I positively kept going in spite of my symptoms. .As long as I know I can leave (that's what I tell myself) I make my attempts. .

I positively finished my attempts today in spite of it all!

[fishinghat]

I have a positive. I am alive and have a wife that loves me soooo much.  Oh, and by the way I have a lot of caring freinds on this site. My God loves me and all is well.

 

Peace to all.

[Carleeta]

Fishinghat. .You are positively lucky to be sharing your life with such a loving and supportive wife! Myself, and others are very lucky to have you as our forum friend...And, that my friend, is positively wonderful. .God Bless you!

[Carleeta]

Ok it now 5:02 pm...Thought I was in for the night..lol lol..One of my Italian friends just invited me to her house this evening for St. Josephs Day...Today, all Italians celebrate St Josephs Day with certain Italian foods, wine and pastries..The foods are special for this great event...Yes, I positively accepted..Wouldn't miss this for the world..Oh yes, we also have to wear red on this day also. .

I'm dressed in red, and ready to go to celebrate this positively glorious event..

[clearglass]

Hello Liz, I love Tasmania ... A little bit of trivia ha ha .
I think I'm peaking with my s/e discontinuation syndrome & hopefully will be getting better days from now on .

It's been 5 months today since I took my last 60mg dose & it's been one hell of a journey , that's for sure .
One trip I would not want to go on ever again ..:-(
I had a great day yesterday , the best since November.
Today , I'm not so great but still not flat on my back like I have been .

I can't thank this site & it's wonderful people enough , I know I couldn't have done it without all the support & information that everyone has fed me to keep me going . I won't name anyone because I know I would miss someone & that would upset me , but you all know who you are .. Private messages in my hours of need, research done for me when I couldn't focus on anything , advice about different drugs & vitamins etc, being encouraged to just give it a few more days all this has kept me stronger than I ever thought possible .
How do you properly thank everyone ..thanks just doesn't seem powerful enough . Xxx

Hello Wagtail, There's something in your post that stood out and so descibes why I come to this site and the people here...'being encouraged to just give it a few more days...'

Thank you,

clearglass

[FiveNotions]

Wagtail, congrats on your 5 month anniversary! I'm delighted that things are looking up for you!

I'm having more good days than bad....sometimes 4 or 5 in a row....then, esp. the next day after I exercise, or make a nursing home friend visit, I seem to have a crappy (crapalta?) day.... And the optic neuritis is still bugging me, but nowhere near as bad as it was....

I'm even beginning to think I'll be able to go back to work....likely not full time, and possibly not as a librarian.... I'm thinking I'd like to do something different...what I don't know....it'll be fun to see what develops....all of this is a heck of a lot different than I was thinking and feeling even just last month....and gee, just a couple of months ago I was thinking I was going to have to try to get disability.... Wow!

[Wagtail]

Fivenotions , I have a big day & then wake up next morning with relapse s/e's .
Yesterday was interesting , the day before I managed to get to the gym & really pushed myself ,so yesterday I battled through with dreadful s/e's . The worst was my burning skin all over my body, worst ever. Along with a terrible chemical taste burning my throat & mouth . I'd love to know how much CRAPALTA I was breathing out , I could taste it , I felt like a breathing dragon with hot flames coming out of my body, It was seriously weird .
I wonder if I'd had a breathalyzer test , what would it have read !!!!!
Wow this is one serious drug we have all taken .
I'm frowning ..:-(

[clearglass]

Wagtail, I don't think we've met. 

Your posts are very encouraging; a reminder to keep pushing through whatever is going on. I pray you have more big days.

I forgot to say Congratulations on your 5th Month Anniversary!! (My forgettable brain ) Everyday has brought you further away from CRAPALTA .

clearglass

[Clara]

Yay, Wagtail! Congrats! Keep moving forward! At 3+ months off, I keep thinking I should be ok all the time! Duh!!! We'll just keep going one day at a time! clara

[thismoment]

Wagtail

 

5 months out- good work! I understand how withdrawing becomes a lifestyle unto itself. This inward hyper-focus diminishes after some months and soon most of it will be in your rear-view mirror.

 

I wish you all the best, and continued success in this critical challenge!

[Carleeta]

2:09...Was up early today..Wanted to go back to sleep, but nope, it didn't happen..lol lol
Finished dusting around my pitstop home..oufff, tough work; using a swifter duster...lol lol..

Made a list of what to ask the movers when I meet with them today at my home ( no no no..not driving there. .lol lol.my son will pick me up and drive me there)..This is sure rising my anxiety because the move is coming fast..and memories attached there.

Paperwork up to date..My new home will be all done very soon..Its been nice and calming at this pit stop, although what's driving me crazy is the Grandfather Clock, although beautiful it drives me batty..lol lol lol...Chimes at all different times..I know many people just love them, (I love looking at them and fascinated by their function), just find the chimes annoying all day and night..lol lol

It's cloudy out, rain/snow and in the thirties...It's a bit too damp and cold for me today. .

Positively spring arrived at 12:57 pm..EST..Yes it's official..I'll take it on a positive note even though it isn't a spring time day outside..lol lol

Well it's time for a nice snack...Positively something with peanut butter...yippeeee

[thismoment]

Carleeta, you are living a charmed life!

[TryinginFL]

I agree, thismoment!

 

Carleeta - re the grandfather clock - just under the face of the clock should be a small lever with which you can  choose the chime...look to the far left and it should say "silent" - just move the lever there and it should be quiet for you!  I have lived with one for a long time and I am so used to it that I don't even hear it any more!!

 

As always, you are a true go-getter what with all you manage to accomplish in a day  So happy for you and your positives!

 

Hugs and Prayers,

Liz

[TryinginFL]

A positive for the day - saw my therapist and talked about Cymbalta the whole time!  Very productive and felt great when I left, but am now absolutely exhausted...

 

Am looking forward to a very relaxing nite!  Has anyone else noticed that when taking a different med - Alprazolam, for instance - since the Crapalta has been leaving my system, anything else really packs a punch!

 

You are all in my prayers,

Liz  

[Wagtail]

My positive for today , I went to the gym yesterday & did my first Pilates class ( very hard ) .
I expected to be flat on my back today but I'm ok .. Yippee , maybe the CRAPALTA has packed it's bags & moving from my fat cells ..
Yesterday I could actually taste it in my mouth & throat , it was vile.
I am certainly having more better days now , I'm even baby siting two of my grandchildren today .
Yep a very positive move forward for me.
:-) :-)

[Carleeta]

I agree, thismoment!
 
Carleeta - re the grandfather clock - just under the face of the clock should be a small lever with which you can  choose the chime...look to the far left and it should say "silent" - just move the lever there and it should be quiet for you!  I have lived with one for a long time and I am so used to it that I don't even hear it any more!!
 
As always, you are a true go-getter what with all you manage to accomplish in a day  So happy for you and your positives!
 
Hugs and Prayers,
Liz

TryinginFL. .you saved my night! Off goes the clock and a good night sleep..Thank you my friend.

[clearglass]

I just swallowed my last bead this morning!!!

 

Have a great day everyone.

clearglass

[thismoment]

Clearglass, this is the first day of the rest of your life!

[fishinghat]

Congrats ClearGlass.  Well done.

[TryinginFL]

Congratulations clearglass!!  You have made it through your journey   I am so proud of you as I know that this has not been easy...

 

You will remain in my thoughts and prayers and may you have many good days from now on

 

Hugs and Prayers,

Liz

[GinnyKim61]

Hahaha! This Moment, I have a thing where I get a song in my head and keep singing it throughout my day. Well, guess what I'm singing now! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. We finally have grass showing here in Michigan and I'm so thankful for that. Yet, I keep singing that song.

 

Doing well today. Am going out to lunch with my youngest daughter. I haven't seen her in quite a while and I'm so excited. Yipeeeeee!

 

We are Overcomers! Love to all, Ginny

[FiveNotions]

Yay Clearglass! Bravo!

Now don't go running off and leaving us, ok? We need to hear how you're doing post-cymbalta.... :-)

[clearglass]

Thanks FiveNotions, Fishinghat, ThisMoment and TryinginFL  (I wish we had more 'Likes' per day. )

 

I'm not going anywhere; we still have a way to go. I see my Dr. next week to determine when to start tapering clonazepam.

 

Speeking of which, TryinginfFL,  I have noticed other medication packing a punch as the Cymbalta leaves my body. I was taking 1mg/per day of clonazepam.  Now I take .25 in the morning, .25 in the afternoon, and .5 at bedtime, so I can make it through the day.

 

Have to run to a group meeting.  I hope this is a good day for everyone.

clearglass