Daily things: Cymbalta side effects, Black Orchid, Kirlian Camera, Rome

Health

I'm not really dizzy anymore but I've been feeling really sleepy these past couple of days. I don't think it's the Valium because it's never done that to me before, so it must be the Cymbalta. We went to the dentist yesterday to have the imprint of my teeth made for the mouth guard, and as soon as we came home and I collapsed on the couch I zonked out. so. hard. To the point that Math tried to wake me for 10 MINUTES in vain (and I am as a light sleeper as it gets). Poor thing must have been quite worried and really thrown off.

He looked a bit on internet forums (I avoid doing that because I don't want to read horror stories) and apparently extreme fatigue or sleepiness are common symptoms when starting on Cymbalta and they wear off in a few weeks. If that's the deal, I'm okay with it. I can cope with that for a few weeks, it's not like I have much to do during the day anyway. It sucks a bit for Math though because it impacts the time I get to spend with him. But if it's temporary, we'll get through it.

There's another issue, I've been shy so far about mentioning it but it's my blog FFS so there you go! TMI: since I started Cymbalta I have a very hard time reaching orgasm. It is bothering me a great deal. And if this one doesn't resolve itself, it will definitely a deal breaker.

I'll assess the situation in a month or so and decide if Cymbalta is worth it or not.

Perfume

I wore Black Orchid, which feels comforting and empowering at the same time.

Music

Woke up in a rather good mood and started listening to Trust – TRST. Then I put up some Encephalon, Kirlian Camera, and my Happy Mixtape. :)

"K-pax - Kirlian camera" (Watch on YouTube)

Then Math requested some mellow music, so I played some Rome (which he really loved), Recoil and Architect – Mine.

Photography

I have so many ideas of things I want to show and say on my new photography blog. I feel so inspired, and filled with a sense of purpose. It's a amazing feeling. Just what I needed.

I posted a few more images (including a full frontal nude one that I really love). I am doing myself violence each time I write about my weaknesses. This is something I am not used to do. It throws off a lot of people, including doctors. That's why I'm really grateful for my GP, who really gets me. She knows that when I say I hurt, it doesn't mean I'm mildly uncomfortable, it means pain is starting to have a problematic impact on my life. I know it's a lot to ask of doctors to be what is close to mind readers, but this seems to work out, so, again, I'm really grateful.