Hi everyone! I'm new here and I was looking for some advice/support for the journey I am about to go on. About 8 years ago I suffered from two major panic attacks that sent me to the hospital. After these panic attacks I was put on Paxil. I was on Paxil for about 2 years when I was changed to Cymbalta.
I have been on 30mg of Cymbalta for 6 years now. My husband and I would like to begin trying to start a family soon. I went to my doctor (physicians assistant) and told him that I had heard that being on Cymbalta is not safe for a pregnant woman. I don't really like my doctor (physicians assistant), but he was the only one I could find in a jiffy. Where I live doctors accepting new patients are about 2 months out on appointments. He spent the entire time of my appointment Googling on his phone. He finally was like, "Hmmm, yeah... I mean. There are risks with any drug you take. You'll probably be fine". I then told him about my Hulk-Smash PMS rage to which he said, "Yeah, that happens. I usually give woman Cymbalta to women with those problems but you're already on it". So I left that appointment feeling helpless.
I decided that I want to be off all prescription drugs during my pregnancy. I know quitting Cymbalta is going to be bad. I have missed days and I get crippling depression and anxiety. I always say it is like I am Chicken Little mixed with Eeyore. The sky is falling and there is nothing we can do about it so let's cry and take a nap. I would consult a doctor on this issue, but you see how well it went before.
I thought about increasing the hours between my dosage, but it looks like bead counting is the best method. I'm hoping to go see a therapist during this time to help. I am looking for suggestions on how many beads to cut back on every week.
Thanks and I look forward to being a part of this community.