Posted by Lindenblüte on November 12, 2006, at 22:11:49
In reply to Are people compelled to be unfaithfull on cymbalta, posted by alex101 on November 9, 2006, at 18:48:32
Hi alex,
that sounds really difficult. I've been on cymbalta for many months now.I never had this particular side effect, but mental illness and the effects of medications on moods can be profound.
Sometimes medications can blunt our emotions and moods and make us feel like zombies. We just want to feel ANYTHING, so maybe that kind of state led your gf to engage in risky uncharacteristic behavior.
The withdrawal from cymbalta is rumored to be really wicked. No one HAS to go through this, though. It's really not necessary. She can taper down gradually, or even get another type of medication that will kick in and relieve some of the withdrawal symptoms. At anyrate, she still has depression, and is likely pretty unstable if she's doing this kind of stuff.
You care about her a lot, and you're not a fool for wanting to help her. You need to make sure that she has support and counselling through the next few weeks. Call her a couple times a day, just to check up on her (unconditional support). Be there for her.
Dinah's pretty smart- counselling is DEFINITELY in order. She should be seeing a Therapist, and needs to talk about her medications with her doctor. Depression needs to be treated, especially in a situation that has some complexity like hers. For instance, she may need to be reevaluated to see if the antidepressant triggered a manic (or hypomanic) episode. If so, she may feel much better on a mood stabilizer. (I know that *I* feel much better on a mood stabilizer, and I'm not bipolar).
Also, I know that you are feeling betrayed and isolated by this situation. You must be hurting too. Please take extra good care of YOU, so that you can help keep the relationship together. After five years, your relationship deserves a fighting chance. Assemble a team (doctor for her, therapist for her, counsellor for the couple) and work on making it through these difficult weeks.
all the best,
-Li
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