Cymbalta Withdrawal

I copied and pasted this list of behaviors from here:

#1 Make note of changes in sleeping patterns, especially if your friend or loved one has lots of energy on just a few hours of sleep.

Major insomnia, characterized not just by not being able to sleep, but not wanting to bother with sleep. I used the time creatively to stay up late and make lenses. Lots of creative energy, and inability to stay still (always moving my feet or scratching my face, adjusting my glasses- mostly subtle but if I am not meditating, I am moving)

#2 Is he restlessly searching for ways to work off extra energy? Washing the car every day? Make note of this manic behavior.

Writing. Lots of writing. Many many fancy fish from the word pool caught and wishing to be described. I am enthralled with these fancy fish. It's true, just ask my hubby or child and they will say, "Oh yes. Mother and her fancy fish".

#3 Be alert to increased talkativeness. If her mouth runneth over, this could be another symptom, especially if the talk seems pressured.

Not so much talking. But writing! Oh yes, plenty of writing. Even when the screen is wobbly from the brain feeling like jello in a glass bowl (with a few chips and cracks in it).

#4 Be aware if someone starts making "clang" associations, i.e., gets distracted by the sounds of words - such as going on about microphones, xylophones and ice cream cones.

Now this one gets me feeling kinda wired- internally. I thought this was talent. Sure, it's narcissistic and grandiose, but making rhymes with pens for dimes is a healthy thang to clang.

#5 If your spouse/partner is suddenly more sexually demanding, it could be a symptom. Hypersexuality is often a manic symptom.

Lucky for my husband, this is true.

#6 Check your phone bill for calls to 900 sex numbers. This, unfortunately, is another symptom of bipolar hypersexuality.

Lucky for me, I have a husband and I am paranoid of the phone in general (I haven't answered it for about 7 years now).

#7 Study your credit card bills diligently! Mania can cause disastrous spending sprees. Consider taking the cards and checkbook away while your loved one is exhibiting manic behaviors.

Guilty. Absolutely. Bankruptcy is on the list.

#8 Notice if he complains that his thoughts are racing uncontrollably.

Others may complain that I write so much; however, I like it. I do attempt to get the thoughts out by writing.

#9 Be on the alert if she starts having delusions of grandeur - for example, making exaggerated plans like "I'm going to quit my job and write a novel" or "Let's move to Yemen this weekend!"

Guilty. Been there, done that. Still doing that...

#10 Watch out for unreasonable irritability and/or hostility. This is not just a symptom - it can be dangerous. Be cautious!

This one annoys me because it makes me seem like I am something sharp to be handled gently and stored in an airtight container. With 'sharps' written on the side and a cross bones and skull to get the point across. This person clangs with thangs- she might be dangerous. I suppose it's true, I might be dangerous- but I am not dangerous intentionally. By nature I have a big heart.

#11 Increased religious zeal or involvement can be another manic symptom. Make note of this if you see it.

I attribute God to being the Creator, so when I am manic, I do view that as a 'symptom' of the physiology of God's Love, or kundalini energy. I am often Divinely Drunk. Flat out. Zotted by angels flirting with bagels and cream cheese.

#12 If she describes auditory or visual hallucinations or shows paranoid behavior, contact her psychiatrist immediately. These are serious manic symptoms.

Yes, I've seen a Sasquatch. Sure. I really have! But have I, really? That part, I really don" t know. Seriously though, I do know what they are getting at here and will discuss it with a professional.

#13 During a manic episode, a person is likely to wear brightly colored or flamboyant clothing. Note this if it occurs with other symptoms.

Some nice looking hoodies here, Fancy Fish Shirts here and Johnny Depp Shirts a>here.

#14 If manic behaviors occur following a change in medications, contact the prescribing doctor promptly.

Figuring I was reacting to the Cymbalta and experiencing mania, I went to the ER twice and the doctor, plus got an appointment with Mental health. I don't have a psychiatrist- he retired or died or something- he was very old, and suffered from narcolepsy; he fell asleep at least once during an appointment. I do have an appointment to see someone less... retired, shortly, and intend to show them this lens. I do prefer to write about it vs talk about it. Then, I can be questioned about my responses and hopefully get to the bottom of this sooner. The head still spins, the happiness chemical is up and down up and down- those darn fish keep jumping, I keep swimming.