I started weening off 2-3 weeks ago. I was only on 20mg for the past 3 years but my doctor started me on 30mg to 60mg the first few weeks (about 5 years ago). It made me feel terrible. Anyway, I am now on 5 mg once a day by splitting the capsules as other members have suggested. I feel better now than I have felt in YEARS!!!!!!!! both physically and emotionally. I swear, this is one of the worst drugs I have ever been on.
Let me begin by telling you that 10 years ago my parents died in a car accident. Before that, life was pretty good. But after that tragedy, I seemed to cry alot. Imagine that, crying over the death of your parents. My doctor said I should take a sleep aid, of course I took it. I needed some sleep and he is naturally smarter than I am because he is, after all, a doctor. But that only made me anxious throughout the day. Doc sad, lets give you an anti anxiety med (cymbalta). That will help you concentrate and not be so emotional. O.k., do we see where this is going?
One drug begets another, begets another and so on.
What is so wrong with a little sadness every once in a while? Isn't that normal. Just like happiness, anger, hunger, fear, peace, and so on?
I hope the worst part of the withdrawls are over. Other than nausea and some pretty awsome (not the good awsome) headaches I get every couple of days, I still feel better now, than when I was on the drug. My concentration seems to be getting better, my energy level is beginning to come back up and I don't feel the agitation that I had a month ago. I hope that I can help someone else who is debating whether or not to take this drug.
Keep in mind that there are other alternatives. Yes, I have been drinking lots more water. I try to stay away from any carbonation. (gotta love that diet coke) Cut way back on the sugar intake and I exercise everyday. Even if its just for 10-20 minutes. It seems to help emensely.
