Dear John,
It's been a good day off. I spent a couple of hours on the phone, and finally got the 1099-R I need for taxes. Taxact.com still won't let me enter more than one 1099, and I have four. So Jen is going to try it on her computer. It may be a browser problem. I'm so thankful to have Jen as my tax cavalry, especially since you refuse to Skype with me about it. Shame on you.

The first two months were dominated by the physical symptoms; now I'm dealing with the emotional issues. I get down easier, which isn't surprising since Cymbalta is also an antidepressant. What's interesting is that I'm getting irritable so easily. I get frustrated with the smallest things and I'm much more sensitive to criticism. It's like being premenstrual all the time. I didn't think I'd have to do that anymore! I was managing it by keeping busy until this flare came along. I'm struggling with it now, but I know what it is and that it's a good struggle.
And I will feel better when it stops snowing. (I'm reminded of Camp Granada - Counselors say we'll have some fun when it stops raining. Actually, I'd be thrilled to see rain! I woke up this morning to another inch of snow that fell during the night.) The point is that this is a natural process and it will end. Even if it does take six months, which seems to be the average experience for Cymbalta withdrawal, I'm two-thirds of the way there. I'm saving money by being off of three prescription drugs. And I know that I'm healthier for it, even when it doesn't feel that way.

Adore you,
Joan.
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