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FirstLight

(15,559 posts)
Fri Jul 25, 2025, 01:52 PM Friday

Still clawing my way back from the brink.... ugh

You know, I gotta say that as I get older, or whatever it is, it's harder to bounce back than it was even 5 years ago.
But that medicine mixup also fucked me up in more ways than one...

Cymbalta also really affects the gut-brain biome connection since most of the serotonin is actually in the stomach. (wow!) so my guts have been in knots ofr days, and I've been eating a VERY gentle rice etc diet...

Feeling like I have some of my brain back today. Not as much fog or dizzyness. I actually took care f some adulting phone calls!
But my back already hurts and joints are not happy... and I gotta go to the damn store. So I am trying to take it slow, and give myself time and grace to be an old lady about it. LOL
Gonna use the little zoom-zoom this time. Fuck walking.

Anyway, happy Friday...can't believe I lost a whole week with this bullshit.
Still waiting on a callback from a lawyer...

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Still clawing my way back from the brink.... ugh (Original Post) FirstLight Friday OP
Wishing you all the best, FirstLight. Diamond_Dog Friday #1
Healing vibes still flowing to you SheltieLover Friday #2
Take care of yourself. mwmisses4289 Friday #3

Diamond_Dog

(37,790 posts)
1. Wishing you all the best, FirstLight.
Fri Jul 25, 2025, 02:09 PM
Friday

Giving yourself time and grace is the best thing right now. Sorry this had to happen. It will get better.

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