I finally did it.

Sep 21, 2022 10:41 PM

Going back on Cymbalta after a decade off — a decade where I've slowly progressed into drinking 1+ bottles of wine a day, 2+ on the weekends.

I can barely eat solid food since my stomach has shrank due to near constant ingestion of alcohol.

I can barely get out of bed on the weekends, nor do I want to.

I can barely write or text from my hands shaking due to nearly constant panic attacks that trigger vomiting.

I can barely see a light at the end of the tunnel, and in the distance I see the people who have been in my corner all along.

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Shaking hands is also a symptom of alcoholism my dude

4 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

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4 years ago (deleted Sep 21, 2022 11:24 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Regular alcohol use seriously increases anxiety when not intoxicated, cut out the booze and it should help that quite a bit.

4 years ago | Likes 31 Dislikes 1

Stop what you are doing, and call for help. Now. Call your friends or help lines. Call for help now.

4 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I've been on duloxetine for at least 5 years. It makes me able to function, but that's it. Next week I start TMS.

4 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Changing your lifestyle, no matter if it's for the better, is not easy. A random internet stranger is proud of you. Be kind to yourself.

4 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Only panic attack I've had lasted 8 hours.

4 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I an on it too. I know the pain. I know you can do this. You cam get through this. Things will get better for you. You. Can. Do. It!

4 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If you're in a dark spot, please reach out https://988lifeline.org/

4 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Remember, some of this may be withdrawal from alcohol making things seem worse. I hope things get better. Good luck hug!

4 years ago | Likes 49 Dislikes 0

For @op’s awareness, see “Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline” below: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/withdrawal-timelines-treatments/alcohol

4 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Thank you. I'm on day 2. Insomnia sucks

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