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[MaureenV]

Hi, I'm taking care of my wife through the wean-off process and I have a question for female Cymbalta survivors:

Did things ever get especially bad for you during your periods? We've found a slow enough rate of bead removal that my wife is usually pretty fine, but during the peak day of her period things go very haywire--she doesn't find life worth living, basically. That's SSRI-caused suicidality I'm talking about, a far cry from monthly "blues." Anyone else notice this problem, or better yet figured out what to do to deal with it?

People's periods often go haywire, which is enough evidence that the normal hormonal pattern is being disturbed. Not sure what to suggest otherwise.


regards, Maureen.

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Hi, I'm taking care of my wife through the wean-off process and I have a question for female Cymbalta survivors:

Did things ever get especially bad for you during your periods? We've found a slow enough rate of bead removal that my wife is usually pretty fine, but during the peak day of her period things go very haywire--she doesn't find life worth living, basically. That's SSRI-caused suicidality I'm talking about, a far cry from monthly "blues." Anyone else notice this problem, or better yet figured out what to do to deal with it?

Dear Concerned Husband:
I think it is so nice of you, of doing research on the internet to help your wife. That means that you are a real support to her in these moments.
I read once (don´t remember the source), that hormones are linked to neurotrasmitters. A lot of women get depressed during her periods. So the process of weaning might be harder during her period. When I was younger my period did´nt interfere with my life. Now I find that I get more depressed and weak during those days (although I do not become suicidal). What has helped me is to take vitamins and minerals and to exercise. Even if I am weak those days, I find that exercise improves my mood.
Hope this helped
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[QueenTimely]

You are an awesome husband. And my heart goes out to you, as the carer, and your wife. These drugs are very dangerous, even if they help some, sometimes.

My best and very strong suggestion is to help her into some meditation practice, however basic. Yoga also seems to be very helpful but I can't speak to that. Meditation and other mindfulness practices are helping me enormously. I recommend a book The Mindful Way Through Depression -- here's the Amazon link: http://www.amazon.co.../dp/1593851286. It's not only a great book, but there's a CD with some good mindfulness practices on it. I've got them on my ipod now. I have some other meditation teachings I use as thought-replacement therapy, in addition to meditating, even just for a few minutes, every day. I have some other suggestions, but let me know how this one sits first.

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You are an awesome husband. And my heart goes out to you, as the carer, and your wife. These drugs are very dangerous, even if they help some, sometimes.

My best and very strong suggestion is to help her into some meditation practice, however basic. Yoga also seems to be very helpful but I can't speak to that. Meditation and other mindfulness practices are helping me enormously. I recommend a book The Mindful Way Through Depression -- here's the Amazon link: http://www.amazon.co.../dp/1593851286. It's not only a great book, but there's a CD with some good mindfulness practices on it. I've got them on my ipod now. I have some other meditation teachings I use as thought-replacement therapy, in addition to meditating, even just for a few minutes, every day. I have some other suggestions, but let me know how this one sits first.

Dear QueenTimely and Concerned Husband:
I have practiced Yoga for a few months. My overall health improved, my mood improved. It is a great exercise for the body and mind, as it gives balance to the chakras (energy centers in the body). For a long time, with my Depression I had no interests at all, no hobbies. Now I can say yoga is one of my favorite hobbies.

Hugs
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