[Charly1]

I am in such a rage right now and have been for the last several days. I am yelling and screaming at my husband and saying the most horrible things to him. I have even thrown some things. While it's going on I know that it is wrong but I can't stop myself. I hate this!!!!!! I f'ing hate this!!!!!!!!!!!

I also just finished the process of stopping Cymbalta. I think that it has been almost a week without it completely. Mind zaps/jolts are just about gone, but headaches are still here. Maybe this is what is causing this.

I don't know how to make it stop. I know in the past I just have to ride it out. But how long can one person put up with being treated that way?

[shlump]

Been there...Ride it out, but try to burn off some energy. Vigorous exercise if you can do it.

And maybe steer clear of him until you are in a little better control.

[faerie_moon_x]

Is there any behavior he is doing that may be triggering you? I know when I'm on the edge of an episode little tiny things really grate against my nerves, things that wouldn't bother me normally.... Maybe getting down to the root of the trigger will help you.

[Charly1]

Originally Posted by dark_heart_x

Is there any behavior he is doing that may be triggering you? I know when I'm on the edge of an episode little tiny things really grate against my nerves, things that wouldn't bother me normally.... Maybe getting down to the root of the trigger will help you.

I don't know...I just don't know right now. I will try and figure it out when I am on the other side of this. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Melmo]

Man I remember when I was like that, it's been about 6 months sine I've been in a severe rage. I would tell at my daughter for doing the smallest thing and it made me so mad at myself. I have very little patience when I'm in that mood, and it lasted for weeks. I would get so angry, i would slam doors, cupboard doors, lock myself in my room and just Paul my hair in frustration. I'm so glad I haven't been that way in awhile, and I hope I don't go back to it.
I hope things get better for you ASAP, I know how it feels, and it's not fun at all.

[Charly1]

I took two Klonopin and I am starting to feel better for now. We will see how I am when it wears off. Probably will be the same. I don't feel like I am through this yet. I hope that it doesn't last a long time.

[BlueInanna]

Holy cow!! I had the worst time quitting cymbalta!!!! Ewwww anger just thinking about it!!!! I hate that med, can't believe they handed it to me without warnings of what withdrawals would be like. There is a lot of information out there on the net of so many people who've suffered through it too. Even tapering down people have major problems. I so feel for you going through this right now. Good thing you're getting off of it... I had really bad withdrawals for a month.

This could absolutely be why you're in such stress. Hang in there and get that stuff out of your system, or talk to pdoc and taper down more slowly. If you're interested, fresh lemon in ice water, has been a wonderful miracle for me - it can alleviate rage for me fairly quickly.

(sorry to any friends here who have success with cymbalta, but I had a nightmare with it.)

I get protective of those around me when I feel rage. raw, pure rage. I turn it inward and it kills me when I do that. Please be careful to NEVER do that to try and protect your husband. It's an easy thing to do, and it can become like a habit.

If you read any of my posts yesterday, that was rage turned inwards.

I think that physical activities might be a good solution. to where you can physically get it out and wear yourself down.

hiking, walking, working out, going out for a drive an just screaming, run, jog, play music as loud as you can when no one else is home or in the car, dance around the house, anything to get it out really.

hope this helps

[Charly1]

Well some of the rage has passed, but has been replaced with crying.