Friends, happy new year: May we all be Cymbalta free ASAP in 2014!
Since I was prescribed Cymbalta to help me cope with suicidal depression, I'm now trying to navigate the tricky work of managing the side effects of withdrawal along with the original depression etc. I wonder if any of you have experience finding relief from depression by exploring other avenues?
Have you considered attempting another SSRI, or has this nightmare ruined that option for you? (I think it has for me; this is my second time enduring this BS, the first being a hellish nightmare on Zoloft when I was in my early 20s).
To be honest, I know it probably sounds ridiculous? But I'm considering pursuing Emotional Service Animal (ESA) registration for my dog to help me make it through the days. She's honestly the only thing that gives me even a minute of relief from this stuff lately… My greatest fear is that it would appear to make a mockery of people with disabilities, since so many in society don't consider depression a disability.
I'd love to hear any thoughts and anecdotes, and thanks again!