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How Would You Rate Your Families Support?

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    I am a sufferer of depression and GAD. After 20 years of suffering with undiagnosed GAD (to be fair to the medical profession, it wasn't in the DSM back then) I stumbled upon Aropax following a bout of depression. Having had the therapy I badly needed at the time, I came good and did well on Aropax for 11 years. Last year I started having difficulty with sleeping and thought I was suffering the poop out effect, so I switched to Lexapro. A few months later I realised it was causing me more problems than it was solving so my GP agreed to give me a referral to a psychiatrist - so we could work out the best medicine for me. Nearly 3 weeks on Cymbalta and I've stopped already. I've had restlessness, increased insomnia (I now recognise that there is more to that), an inability to concentrate (the opposite of the real me) and nausea. I want to converse with others who are going through the same issues with medication.

Posted 11 December 2009 - 04:35 AM

View PostMike, on 06 December 2009 - 02:50 PM, said:

Bad. Nonexistant. Zilch. Nil. I'd write more, but I have to go fall down now. Goodbye.


Fall down? :unsure:
Hope you were able to get back up!

Mike.. we are here to support you. Just tell us what we can do :)

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    I am a sufferer of depression and GAD. After 20 years of suffering with undiagnosed GAD (to be fair to the medical profession, it wasn't in the DSM back then) I stumbled upon Aropax following a bout of depression. Having had the therapy I badly needed at the time, I came good and did well on Aropax for 11 years. Last year I started having difficulty with sleeping and thought I was suffering the poop out effect, so I switched to Lexapro. A few months later I realised it was causing me more problems than it was solving so my GP agreed to give me a referral to a psychiatrist - so we could work out the best medicine for me. Nearly 3 weeks on Cymbalta and I've stopped already. I've had restlessness, increased insomnia (I now recognise that there is more to that), an inability to concentrate (the opposite of the real me) and nausea. I want to converse with others who are going through the same issues with medication.

Posted 06 January 2010 - 05:11 AM

Hi Lost

Sorry your family doesn't understand but I can assure you that you are not the only one in that situation. That's why it's good to have forums like this :)

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Posted 11 February 2010 - 07:00 PM

Switch to Prozac. I am on my third day of Prozac 20MG and my first day of no freaking Cymbalta....NO WITHDRAWALS...then off Prozac in the next two weeks....try it....I have been on Cymbalta for 5 years

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    I am a sufferer of depression and GAD. After 20 years of suffering with undiagnosed GAD (to be fair to the medical profession, it wasn't in the DSM back then) I stumbled upon Aropax following a bout of depression. Having had the therapy I badly needed at the time, I came good and did well on Aropax for 11 years. Last year I started having difficulty with sleeping and thought I was suffering the poop out effect, so I switched to Lexapro. A few months later I realised it was causing me more problems than it was solving so my GP agreed to give me a referral to a psychiatrist - so we could work out the best medicine for me. Nearly 3 weeks on Cymbalta and I've stopped already. I've had restlessness, increased insomnia (I now recognise that there is more to that), an inability to concentrate (the opposite of the real me) and nausea. I want to converse with others who are going through the same issues with medication.

Posted 11 February 2010 - 07:58 PM

View Postnew girl, on 10 February 2010 - 08:22 PM, said:

I have found myself wanting to be completely off of the drug Cymbalta. I have absolutely no motivation to do anything. I have gained weight and have lost several attempts to diet. I have a 3 year old that is being affected because I feel so fatigued, I am unable to do the things that we should be doing. My child must have his mommy to teach him new things all day long. I am capable of doing so, but not while on cymbalta. I have been having crying spells and I would like to wean off of cymbalta. I have read such horrible things that could happen when I start to wean off. I have tried talking to my fiance, but his support is more like no support. I have no one else to turn to for support. My family support is 0.


Hi NewGirl

Unfortunately what you describe is very definitely the way Cymbalta has affected you. You didn't say why you were put on it but if you haven't dealt with the original issue/s, then you will find they are still there when you do come off C. Pills can help but they don't solve everything.

Also, you didn't say what dose you are currently on. It doesn't matter though. The important thing is that if you want to come off C, the best thing is to wean SLOWLY. By that I mean dropping your current dose by 10% and waiting 3-6 weeks to see how you feel. Sometimes withdrawal symptoms don't kick in for a week or more so it's best to wait. If you do experience withdrawal, then wait until it settles before dropping the dose again. If wdl is severe, then Prozac is an option. It has helped many.

The bottom line is that anti-depressants work by changing your brain function and it can take a while for the brain to kind of 'rewire' itself. By doing a slow taper most people can maintain quality of life and ultimately get off these drugs successfully.

As far as support while going through it.. that's what we are here for :huh:
Fellow sufferers often understand better than anyone else.

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Posted 17 February 2010 - 12:55 AM

Because I waited until I knew I'd have my husband at home for an extended period of time before getting off Cymbalta, the support has been phenomenal and the damage to my daughter minimized and avoided. I prepared my husband for the journey to get clean and did my research prior. I'm lucky he has let me take it easy so as not to aggravate the brain zap situation by moving around a lot. I am also able to take a nap when the zaps get bad, which also makes the withdrawals easier to deal with, especially now that the nightmares are gone.

Just today, he seemed to have forgotten how incredibly long the WD can last, noting I've been off it for a month now and still having occasionally debilitating zaps & nausea - usually not a daily occurrence, but he was concerned because it's still happening. I reminded him how long this can take. It's all good now.
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Posted 18 February 2010 - 04:20 PM

Hi Vichesse

I've heard that high doses of fish oil can be good for brain zaps. Might be worth a try?

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Posted 19 May 2010 - 11:17 AM

So far my husband and daughter are the only ones who know what is going on with me. My family is just not the type to tell about withdrawal of a drug. They say why did you need it in the first place. Also my job does't care either,so hiding it is hard for me too. End of Story!
My husband has done better though since I have him reading this site too. He see's how I feel and it helps when you can actully see me sick too and suffering for it to hit home with him. I am just beginning this journey and don't know where it will take me, what emotions,pain and hurt it will cause him and I, hope we can weather it...
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Posted 20 May 2010 - 06:36 AM

I am saddened to hear that some people's families don't understand A)the need for a/ds or B) how difficult they are to get off of in the first place. You will be in my prayers.

I have mentioned it in other posts, but my beloved has been absolutely wonderful during this time. He has even go so far as to visit with my counselor to make sure he is taking care of me the "right" way. I am so blessed and grateful.

Hugs to all of you!
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Posted 16 June 2010 - 11:11 AM

My momma has been there for me she has been my rock and has dealt with me! The rest of my family does not come around unless they have to but its normal.
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