Posted by yznhymer on September 25, 2004, at 16:58:09
In reply to Re: what is wrong with me??????? » yznhymer, posted by SLS on September 25, 2004, at 15:05:19
> Hi Mark.
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> > Speaking of Cymbalta, what's the latest word on the sexual side effects, if any?
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> I've noticed a small decrease in libido, but no problems reaching orgasm. I just wish it were doing more for my depression right now. Improvements seem to come in waves. I'm still somewhat improved, but not experiencing the more robust response that I did early last week.
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> :-(
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> Still optimistic, though.
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> - ScottHey Scott...
Thanks for the update. Mixed news is better than bad news, but I'm still keeping fingers crossed for your full remission with Cymbalta. The fact that your still optimistic and not hopeless is a good sign :-)
I'll probably be trying cymbalta next, followed by the EMSAM (if it ever is released and the Cymbalta doesn't work). Still, as I get closer to my pdoc appt Monday, I'm less and less sure I want to go back down the road of new drug trials.
It would be nice if there were a solution in a pill, but after 30 years of this I'm rewondering if there isn't more of a psychological basis for my depression than I've been willing to admit in recent years. I cleaned up most of the external issues a long time ago. Now I'm wondering if I simply do not have the courage to embrace life, for example. Or perhaps I'm letting a fear of failure shortcircuit the willingness to even "try". That and the physiological aspects of aging may account for my current depression. I dunno, but if that's true, the remedies prolly lie in my kitchen, the gym, the shrinks office or a group therapy situation, and the proper supplements.
In one respect... the opportunity to take an unmedicated look at myself... not being on any medication has been worthwhile. Anyway, whether through meds or some profound psychological epiphany, or major lifestyle changes, I too am hopeful that Imna shake this thing.
Hang in there,
Mark
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