Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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inkspring 04/30/2008

Hello--I'm new to this group. I'm being weaned off Paxil and onto Cymbalta. was 20mg paxil daily. Now I'm 10 mg paxil at bedtime and 30 mg Cymbalta at 6:00 in the morning for 1 week. Then, on Saturday, I'll be completely on Cymbalta at 60 mg every morning. I wake up at 5:30 am feeling so upbeat. then about 7:00, I start taking a nosedive. Today it was so bad I couldn't go to work. I cried, got near angry, had very dark thoughts. I had to be moving some part of my body at all times, rocking, tapping a foot, rubbing my thumb and forefinger together. I was wound like a top, anxious and I guess agitated (?? on the verge of angry?). Is this normal when transitioning? If this happens again tomorrow, do you think I should call my Doc (he's internal med. and psych). Any advice would be appreciated. This is new to me.

deleted_user 04/30/2008

B U M P sorry, don't know about drugs. Maybe some one can help you? Doctor or pharmasist?

deleted_user 04/30/2008

Changing meds can be really hard. (hugs) It's normal, but do tell your doc how it's going for you.

deleted_user 04/30/2008

When I was being weaned from a few different meds, I felt very unstable. I would call your doctor to let him know what's going on.

inkspring 04/30/2008

Thanks to you all. I guess I'll call him tomorrow. By the way, what does BUMP mean? I've seen it in a few discussion posts. Thanks again.

deleted_user 04/30/2008

Hi ink, bump means when you want a post to go up to the top of the list, you respond to it, thus 'bumping' it up

I think you should call your doc and tell him/her about what's happening. When I was starting meds, I was given clonazepam (anti-anxiety) to help me through till the meds took affect. It really helped.

Hope you feel better soon....oh ps, do you have a papillion? I have a parti pomeranian, they look similar....sooooo cuuuuute

inkspring 04/30/2008

Thanks Kitty. That's a good idea--I'll ask him what might help 'til I adjust. Yes, I have a papillon who looks very much like the drawing. He's 12 yrs old and still quite energetic. He's so good. I love him. thanks again.

deleted_user 04/30/2008

SOOO CUUUUTE! I have 6 kitties I love too, but my puppy is my baby! Don't know what I'd do without my sweet pup.

Hope you feel better soon :)

deleted_user 04/30/2008

I saw it was at the bottom of the page and about to go to page two and I didn't know how to answer you; but I figured there would be people who did so I B U M P E D it up for other paople to give you advise. See how it works, now? *Hugz*

inkspring 05/01/2008

Thanks, Mamaluv. Your bump worked. I hope you have a really good day. Bye for now.
Inkspring

deleted_user 05/01/2008

i take cymbalta 60mgs at night because it makes me really sleepy. Hoping it doesnt always do that been on it for a month the 60 mgs was on 30 mgs for 2 months. I think everyone reacts diff so its hard telling what is going on I think calling dr is a good idea. Maybe some anxiety meds would be helpful with the agatation you are feeling. I also take klonapin. for anxiety as needed. Sorry your having a rough time. changing med always sucks. Sometimes you feel like a ginny pig for the drs. LOL hugs to you

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