physical symptoms

[lundeliz]

Does anyone else feel really physically ill? When I just stand and walk

 

around, I'm so physically weak and feel just really sick. I see others

 

talking about exercising and walking. It's about all I can do to go to

 

the bathroom. I do manage to take my granddaughters to school every day,

 

but can't wait to get back home to bed. I do some errands, like stop by

 

the grocery store and pick up a few things. I manage to get it done, but

 

I'm just wondering if this is normal in withdrawal? It has actually has gotten

 

worse the last few weeks. I was managing to fix a simple meal in the evenings,

 

but I've pretty much given that up. I also have mental symptoms, such as

 

anxiety, lack of interest, which seems common for wd. I just don't see

 

anyone else complaining of feeling so physically ill. Anyone?

[Nikki]

lundeliz there were many times I felt physically ill.....it was like a flu but there was no flu.  Alot of people feel the way you do.

 

Of all the symptoms - tiredness and having the need to lay down is one of the biggest.  Sometimes it waxes and wanes.....listen to your body....does just sitting outside in the sunshine without walking rejuvenate you?

 

Hugs

[lundeliz]

Thank you Nikki. Im glad to know its just normal for wd. Its pretty worrisome to me to feel so nonfunctional. I need to make an effort to get out in the sun more often.

[cymbaltawithdrawal5600]

Liz,

 

Your body needs to move more, I think it hurts more and more each day if you don't do something. Mine sure did. I got so down with WD I laid around a lot and now I am paying for it still. If you can't walk outside, you could walk around the house once each hour. You need to build it up to some kind of gentle walking for 1/2 hour each day. Your heart, kidneys and whole body will start to feel better the more you do it. Your body feels sick not just from WD and the meds you need to take but because it is struggling. Bed rest makes it hurt more.

 

It was mentioned (by Alto I think) 1/2 hr a day gentle walking before sundown every day. No matter what else you do for movement (such as taking the kids to school).

 

Hope things get better for you Liz. I can see how much you are struggling but you yre still holding on and asking questions. Good for you!

[lundeliz]

Thank you, CW.  I know this is good advice and I will do my best to start trying to get

 

around a little more.  More water, more movement.  That sounds easy enough!

[Mort81]

This symptom for me has been pretty bad. I was very physically fit and strong. I have managed to gain back 5 of the 30 pounds which is a good sign but my strength is very poor and my legs  and body feel like jello.exercise is too difficult right now but walking and nature is great and i think will help me get back to the gym and sports

[thinkpink]

Hi Lundeliz, you are not alone! I am slow tapering paxil and I feel the same. Since Jan I have been feeling really weak and fatigued. Some days are better than others but its quite unpleasant to feel that way because as you say "you feel unwell." I had my bloods tested and it pretty much csme back fine. I am anemic though so have been taking iron supplements but it hasnt made much difference which makes me think it's all withdrawal related. I often feel tired and if I can I will take a nap! I agree with the point about exercising I think its really important to do some gentle exercise as from what Ive read it can be beneficial to the nervous system. The problem Ive got now is that I often feel unwell after exercise so its a tricky balance! I do know what you mean about preparing meals and thats tough when you have no energy. Try to stock up on easy to prepare foods, something simple that you can heat up or if you have a good day with more energy make a batch of something in advance and pop in the freezer to cook later. Pink