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Pity Party -Send Cake!

gargyrlegargyrleMember
I know this is going to sound like a big ol' pity party here, but I just need to vent a bit, so please bear with me.

Haven't seen my T in over 3 weeks now, and she just left for another weekend out of town.
This week she did connect with my MD to discuss my med situation, and at this time I have been advised to stop taking effexor immediately so that I can soon begin a new medication. I have been weaning off of this drug for about two months now because you have to do it slowly because of the withdrawal affects. The reasoning for the immediacy is so that it can get out of my system as quickly as possible so that I can begin the new drug. This is not fun at all!! The withdrawals are awful, and to top it off, my back went out yesterday! I am now home, unable to move very well, with constant back spasms, and my brain feels like it is ready to ooze out of my ears.
Plus....I am also a woman of a certain age....peri-menapausel,and have not had my menstraul cycle in about 7 months.....and guess what?? Of course, today it decides to make an appearance.
I am all alone in the house, widowed, empty nest....and just feeling incredibly sorry for myself today.
Did speak with T on the phone this morning, which was good and bad.....no details to share at this time. I miss her hugs.....sometimes they are the only physical contact I get.

Ok - so my pity party is in full swing.....I wish someone would bring me a cake!!

Thanks for indulging me!
Party Gyrle!
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gargyrlegargyrleMember
Thanks SG & LG!
I hope I'm not coming off too whiny and immature.....and I did write my original post with a bit of sarcastic humor as well.
It's just been a difficult time lately, with not seeing T, and the feelings I have been going through since out last meeting, and now all of this physical stuff hitting the proverbial fan! I feel like I can't get the winning combination yet.....and keep striking out.
Just worried about how I am coming off here on the forum.
I feel very guilty about not giving enough support and feedback to others, and then just coming here and whining and complaining about my own shit.
I appreciate you all, and am so very thankful for all of the support.
I wish I knew more of you all in my real life out here......as it's pretty lonely.
Had to go to work this morning, staff meeting before my shift, and I had a presentation to do at meeting. I work for a small practice, and my bosses were kind enough to let me have the rest of the day off to rest my back....I am blessed, but feeling bad about missing a day of pay. (I hate being in this kind of position.)
Thanks again......and Sea Green, the cupcake is Beautiful, thank you so much! I am a big baker, and a lover of food, (especially yummy sweets, one of my many addictions!) This was perfect, and no calories!!


Thanks again!
GG

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