Posted by Gog on August 1, 2006, at 18:27:43
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal - Gallstones?!??!, posted by kparis on August 1, 2006, at 10:53:51
Hi Kesta,
I know that without the Cymbalta I am so much more aware of my anxiety. Of course, the awareness doesn't make it go away but I sure do recognize it a lot more. I was on anti's when I first started having anxiety symptoms (mainly I couldn't sleep at night) so I am not used to feeling them so strongly. On Sunday night I had to take another half of a Klonopin because I knew it was going to be a difficult sleep night.I have heard about some of the B-vitamins helping with depression but didn't realize they could help with anxiety too. I was researching yesterday because I came across something in another one of Dr. Bob's forum's about B-vitamins making people angry. I did read that too much of them can have some adverse effects as well. There is so much information out there on them it is difficult to sort through it all.
I have a B-vitamin complex but now I am concerned I might be getting too much of some things so I don't really want to take it. I may schedule an appointment with a naturopathic doctor to see what they have to say.
I read this site yesterday on several of the B-vitamins and it actually was pretty good: http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/factsheets/vitaminb12.asp
Hope something here was useful. I'm on week 7 and still feel like I have what I call "withdrawal" days. Where my body just feels off. Although after meeting with my counselor today I concluded that the last few days it was probably anxiety more than the withdrawal symptoms. You may want to consider acupunture too for your anxiety. I know sometimes it helps me. I'm reading a book right now called "Conquering Depression and Anxiety Through Exercise". It's pretty good so far and it sounds like you are already on that track. I'm only about halfway through but I will let you know how it goes. Take care!
> It's been awhile. How are you doing? I've been off for 11 weeks now and I'm still having issues. Sometimes the depression hits me hard, lasts for 10 minutes or so and disappears. Strange. I'm also starting to experience panic attacks again. That's why I originally started taking the Cymbalta. It is really frustrating. I started taking Vit. B complex, Omega 3 tabs, & Magnesium today in the hope that it will help with the anxiety/panic. I don't want to become dependant on Klonopin again. Does anyone out there know if this will help with panic/anxiety? I'm using relaxation tapes when I go to sleep at night and I'm exercising more. It seems that when I'm starting to have an attack if I change my space then I feel better. Sometimes that is nearly impossible, though.
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> Thanks,
> Kesta
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