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CecilBGreen 09/22/2014

A few of you know I have been having a hard time with depression, anger and anxiety. Lots of intrusive memories. Lots of self hatred. My life has been crap on a cracker lately. I finally had my appointment with the pdoc. We decided to wean off the lamictal and begin Cymbalta. I hope it helps. I know much of the depression has to do with memories, flashbacks, therapy and all that happy horsespit. Nonetheless, please send some positive energy. I am exhausted and beaten down and hoping for something, anything to give me a bit of peace. I know I am not apt to find it in a bottle but maybe it will help me help myself.

Anyone have any experience with Cymbalta? I am taking my first dose tonight so I hope it won't keep me awake.

deleted_user 09/22/2014

I have no experience with medication that would be helpful, but I wanted you to know I will be rooting for you. Hope you get a restful night and the changes in med. helps. Sending you positive energy and support.

LeoX3 09/23/2014

I did take it for 3 days, but it's not good for eplieptics like me, and wow, did I prove that. That said, however, a *ton* of people get a lot of help from it, so sending the good vibes, and gentle healing to you:-)

nelliefay 09/23/2014

I can totally relate to the desperation you feel, to get some relief. The psych drug which gave me that relief is not Cymbalta, but I hope Cymbalta does the trick for you.

CecilBGreen 09/23/2014

Thanks for the support. I took my second dose today. All I'm feeling so far are the side effects. I had some nausea that rivaled the morning sickness I had when I was pregnant with my daughter. Brain Fog. Lots of brain Fog.

Today I got the news that my job may be ending. It looks like I have plenty of warning but I'm not a fan of change and pretty scared about my future.

deleted_user 09/24/2014

I took cymbalta for almost a year. It started not being so good for me. Once it's in your body you have to take it at the same time very day. Like, not even an hour off because you will begin to experience withdrawal symptoms.
I wanted it out of my body so I stopped taking it and I started experiencing... these sort of... brain zaps. The withdrawal period lasted two weeks for me and I've never experienced anything like it.
I always try to tell people to read up on cymbalta and the withdrawal stage on the FORUMS not the website.. the website has nothing on it but the forums of people's personal experience is more honest.
Everyone's body is different and I do hope it goes well for you, like it has for many. But I couldn't morally not tell you about the experience I had with it so you could be aware of the possibility. GL

jewells1 09/24/2014

Sending you peace and gentle hugs Cecil. I turned down Cymbalta, since one of the side effects would have been detrimental to my idea-ions at the time. I may look into it again now that I am in a better place. I see it is supposed to help those of us with the tri-fecta of Fibro, chronic pain and depression... I hope it helps you. I would keep a short daily journal, but it is a cumulative drug and you may only notice drowsiness in the first week.( My husband was on this during his cancer fight) It also reduced appetite so maybe augment with a green drink to pack more nutrients in your per-calorie intake.
Keep us posted.

MillaSofia 09/24/2014

I only have experience with its sister drug, Lexapro. I ended up in the hospital, but I am extremely sensitive to medications, so don't listen to me. Cymbalta is Lexapro with something else in it to work on your adrenalin, not just the seratonin. I hope it works for you.

MillaSofia 09/24/2014

Do you have a therapist? Medication alone can't do it.

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