There's this little thing called discontinuation syndrome I just learned about. In a nutshell, tapering slowly off the headache medication was a good idea except for the fact that if you have been on it 5+ years like I have and you were on the highest dose for the better part of that time and you have a freaky system like I have then sometimes things go sideways after you are off it.
Normally, I think of myself as a positive person who probably verges on irritating most people around me with my near inability to give in to discouragement. This last week has given me a nice clear view of an ugly, dark abyss that I'd just as soon not venture near again anytime soon.
Imagine your mental state after a week of THIS:
Near constant nausea
Disrupted sleep
Endless nightmares
Fatigue
Flu like symptoms
Cognitive issues
Sounds crummy, right? It sure is. I don't recommend it. And I may have 2-3 more weeks ahead of me. Worst case scenario could be 8 more weeks.
If I didn't have the family support keeping me going right now, I don't know what I would do. But if I seem off, I am. It's nothing personal, just a blip on my end that I have to muddle along with because the only way out is through.
On the bright side, no headaches.
#winning
Am I right?
Somewhere in my subconscious, I have some major issues with car crashes. Every single nightmare has been about one.
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