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1) Cracked open an Cymbalta and counted granules - 202 in a 60mg capsule, just like others on here have confirmed.
2) Set up an Excel spreadsheet with Date, Mg, Granules in dose, Granules to take away, and a field for observed side effects.
3) Set out on a 90 day "weaning" schedule.
Day 1 was September 14 with 3 granules removed. So far, I feel foggy headed with a vague, achy sick feeling but NO BRAIN ZAPS which is the one symptom I can't stand.
Today is Day 7, and I'm down to 51 Mg (30 granules removed). I actually feel more alive than I have in years, even though it's offset by crappy flu like feelings. Vague Nausea, headaches, etc. But nothing I can't deal with.
Granted, I attend 2 AA meetings a day, and I pray and meditate and rely on my higher power to get me through each day one day at a time. I also have a tremendous support system and everybody who cares about me is "on board" with my desire to live completely medication free for the first time in decades.
My final thoughts are that the 12 step program approach to learning how to live may be very useful in weaning from this powerful psychotropic. For years and years I was a practicing alcoholic and drug addict and doctors were my enablers/drug pushers. But I don't resent them, for they were doing what they were trained to do.
I'm really interested in any comments/feedback/encouragement/criticism from you on this board. Thanks for sharing your experiences, I read this forum for hours and you really helped me summon the courage to try to get off this very powerful psychotropic.
