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I finally made it to feeling good this past Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Before that was weeks of hell transitioning off Paxil and onto Cymbalta. I kept hoping those last 4 great days would last. Yesterday, by mid-day, I started to get axious, agitated and angry. A stupid little incident set it off. This morning, I was a bit calmer but as the day wore on, I became more anxious and edgy. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm hurting inside and afraid I'm going to spiral downward again. It was hell and I don't want to face that again. Is this just a temporary blip til I learn to feel again and adapt to it? Any advice is welcome.
It is hell while we wait for things to work or not, but it takes 4 to 8 weeks before it's fully effective.
utilize some other ways to keep your spirits up, think positive, choose your battles.
make sure you get in some time for yourself to relax and do some things you enjoy.
Good luck and **hugs**
It does take a while for the body to adjust to new meds. I can totally relate to your anxiety - I have an anxiety problem too, and although it is under control now, there have been times when I've been shaking, sweating and feeling like I'm gonna puke. I'd say yes, it's a temporary blip as you are adjusting. After all, you had a few good days, remember? Try writing down your feelings, mind-mapping, whatever... get the feelings down on paper (I found it helpful to scribble them angrily and then shout at what I'd written!!).
Bless you!