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Hi Everyone
I've never done a "forum before" this is my first time. But I was hoping for some advice. I've been on anti depressants for over 10 years. All different types. The best one I was on was Cymbalta.
Its always been consistant unlike others where I had major highs and lows.
I've been on cymbalta for a few years now. I am so scared of going off, because I felt with drawl a few times when I forgot to take the pills a few days I was A MESS !!! OMG ! Totally dazed, out of it, groggy, dizzy nautious etc...
it went away just hours after taking a pill when I remembered.

I am so fed up of being on meds. I am also taking pills for my thyroid. Again over 12 years. (which I really don't think they help)

My point here is I WANT OFF ALL MEDS. But so scared.
I need to function, because I run my own business. I can't take sick days since I have to be able to function everyday. My business is struggling in these tough financial times, so I need to be there, and can't afford to have a lot of staff.

So what do I do? I hope someone can help me.

I don't take anything else just thryroid pills (synthroid) and cymbalta. (no vitamins or anything) I do have fish oil pills, vitamin D, Vitamin B, etc.. just HAVE NOT taken anything yet.

Hope to hear from someone soon.

Stormy...

As far as the synthroid. This is a very important medication if your thyroid is underactive. It has no side effects so I would see your doc to check you blood levels and talk to him before stopping... Google "hypothyroidism"

As far as cymbalta... If you can, wean first... SLOW!!! It's a long/not so easy process.

Good luck