How Long And Does Anything Help?
#1
Posted 10 May 2012 - 10:49 PM
Anyway, I've been trying to research how long these symptoms usually last and it's been really hard to sort through everything that's out there to answer this. I'm also desperate for any kind of natural relief. So far, I've heard green tea helps so I'll try that. Wasn't sure if there was any other remedies that anyone has found successful.
One last thing - I've been taking Cymbalta for a little over a year now for fibromyalgia, so I don't really need another anti-depressant. I really want to be completely off any kind of meds (I was diagnosed bipolar at 16 and took Lithium, Depakote, Celexa, Wellbuterin, Geodon, etc. and that was Hell). I believe with a very healthy and active lifestyle I can conquer the issues that I'm facing now.
I just need to get through this last process of getting off Cymbalta. Had no idea it would be so gruesome. Any advice would be so appreciated.
#2
Posted 22 May 2012 - 12:06 PM
#3
Posted 29 June 2012 - 11:00 PM
#6
Posted 26 July 2012 - 12:50 PM
How are you keeping now? Hope you're doing well XXXI really don't want to take another drug. However, I am on day 21 without cymbalta and it may be the worst yet. I am exercising daily and taking fish oil, but the zaps are out of control... Does anyone know how to stop them?
#7
Posted 28 July 2012 - 10:38 AM
#8
Posted 28 July 2012 - 02:56 PM
Hi thereHi Everyone, I am new to this website and am also suffering from withdrawal. I was just glad to find out I wasn't going crazy. It's been about 3 1/2 weeks and the withdrawal symptoms are still as strong as ever. I was put on Cymbalta and gabapentin 4 years ago for fibromyalgia after weaning off Lyrica. I weaned off the Lyrica due to a 56-pound weight gain. I didn't know where the weight gain would stop, and as I have severe DJD in my spine and knees, it was completely counterproductive and just couldn't deal with it anymore. Since being on Cymbalta I had had to give up working, am in the middle of a disability claim, and have had more negative than positive benefits. I would go in and out of depression regularly, was completely lifeless, was totally apathetic about everything, slept constantly,isolated myself, stopped driving and stopped having sex with my husband. There are other effects as well, almost too numerous to count, and I was told they were ALL attributed to fibromyalgia. About 2 months ago I went into my worst depression of all in which I had suicidal ideation, which had never happened to me before and scared the bejesus out of me. I had suffered from depression on and off all my life, but had never even remotely felt that despairing. EVER. I happened to talk to a friend whose daughter had recently been diagnosed with bipolar II disorder. ( Everything happens for a reason!) The symptoms she had experienced sounded suspiciously familiar so I researched it and it described my whole life. Who knew?? I also read that taking Cymbalta with bipolar disorder could cause suicidal ideation. Well, that's all it took to convince me to quit. Cold turkey. I know, a terrible idea, but I am so afraid to put that poison in my body even for one more day, even if it means that it will help with withdrawal. I have never had suicidal thoughts put into my head before--and that's exactly what it felt like. It felt like someone was whispering in my brain. So, in the meantime, I have experienced just about every withdrawal symptom (with the exception of migraines--thank God!) that everyone else is experiencing. I found this site and could have wept. Maybe I did--I can't remember:) I am both encouraged and discouraged (someone posted it could take 6 months to 2 years???!) but I can say that I for one am happy to have my emotions back--for good or bad. I know a lot of times right now my emotions run towards intense irritation and/or rage, but they're PRESENT. After having them taken from me for 4+ years, it feels good! I am seeing my PCP on Tuesday to discuss all this and will ask for a referral to a psychiatrist to deal with what I am convinced is bipolar disorder, and in the meantime, will continue to take one day at a time. I just want to say that this website is invaluable, and I'd like to know if anyone knows if a class action lawsuit has been issued? I don't know how that works, but surely there should be one? In the meantime, I am taking fish oil and Rescue Remedy with seems to help with the nervousness and irritability. I am still taking gabapentin, but it is my goal to ultimately come off of that too. I will discuss that with my pain doctor. I want to start from ground zero and that way, armed with the knowledge I know now, I can better evaluate what any new drug is actually doing for or to me. I used to blindly trust doctors and medications, but now I know better. I wish everyone the best of luck on our road to better health off of Cymbalta! XOXO
I'm on Day 12 free of Cymbalta. My anxiety is through the roof, and my mood is low, but the brain zaps and dizziness are gone.
I am struggling hard to get through each minute, never mind each day, but I have faith from what other posters say that it will pass.
I'm using st john's wort, flax seed oil, vitB/mineral complex plus have radically reduced caffeine and alcohol. I also try meditation and exercise when I can fit it in around the kids. We have to stay strong together x
#9
Posted 02 August 2012 - 10:59 AM
Thanks, and best wishes to all trying to get off this stuff.
LB
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