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Posted by nana7x on April 17, 2008, at 9:42:29
Hi, I have just stumbled over this site because I was looking to see if there was a site that could give me some indication of what it is like for others withdrawing from Cymbalta. Because I empathize with you I am sorry that you too are suffering like me but at the same time I am so glad to know I am not alone in this.
Most of what has been posted is the same things I have been going through. So many thoughts have entered my mind because I have been going through such a hard time since the mid 1990's. It has been one thing after another. I have gone to mainstream doctors, natural doctors, iridologists, acupunturists, and tried every thing I know. I have run the gamut.
I have been on Cymbalta for a couple of years. Before that, may I say without let up, I have been on Lexapro and Celexa. So I have been on some sort of antidepressant for years. I also take Xanax for anxiety.
So, like I said, I feel such empathy for what you are going through. I am trying to suffer it out. I am at the point of taking 30mgs. every other day now. This is how my GP told me to do it. I feel so sick. I am so lightheaded. I hurt all over. Then there is the waking at night and having my heart to race. I do deep breathing exercises and that helps but if it is too much I have to get up and take a Xanax (5 mgs). That is the only way I can get some relief.
I don't know if it helps others to know you are not alone or losing your mind but finding this site has made me feel a lot better. I don't know if you felt the same way but to me it has soothed my mind a great deal. I guess I knew that what I have been going through must be the withdrawal of the Cymbalta but I have had so much going on with me over the years, I guess I have been really scared.
I did come off one antidepressant cold turkey after just a month. It was very different than this time. I almost lost my mind at that time. I knew I had to be more careful after that but nothing prepared me for this either.
I know I am babbling but this is the first time I have found people who know what I am going through. Like being on the Cymbalta and still being depressed and still experiencing the rest of the side effect. I just made up my mind if I had to feel bad on the medication I could stand feeling bad off of the medication and not adding more toxins to my body. I already feel there is such a toxic overload from what we eat, our air and water, etc.
I just want to thank you all for the information I have received today and hope you will get relief soon. I guess it will just take time but I am still looking for alternative solutions to my problems. I feel I have to take my health into my own hands for the most part, do research and what ever I can to find as means to solving or learning to cope. Of course having faith and prayer plays the largest role. Thank you so much for everyones help!!!
Posted by star008 on April 20, 2008, at 7:11:48
In reply to Cymbalta Withdrawal, posted by nana7x on April 17, 2008, at 9:42:29
welcome to babble.. there is alot of info here and people are happy to share it with you.. I am not sure why your post didn't get responses but don't let that keep you from posting. depression is a rough thing to deal with..Many of us have tried one thing after another and keep searching for the right meds, the right treatment.. good luck to you and feel free to join us
Posted by nana7x on April 21, 2008, at 8:32:27
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Withdrawal » nana7x, posted by star008 on April 20, 2008, at 7:11:48
Thank you very much. I guess there isn't much to respond to. I was just telling my experience thus far. You are so nice for responding.
Knowing what others are going through I guess they have to get up enough energy to respond.
I was wondering if anyone out there has suffered from swelling in their hands, legs and feet. It could be related to something else but I have been swelling especially in my legs and feet. They feel as if they are going to explode if I am on them for any period of time. I guess I need to return to the Psycho-Babble page to read some more experiences.
Thanks again for responding. It is so comforting to know some people can understand what this is like. Hope your day goes well!!
Posted by 4WD on April 22, 2008, at 18:50:11
In reply to Cymbalta Withdrawal, posted by nana7x on April 17, 2008, at 9:42:29
Hi,
Welcome to Psychobabble. I've been around here off and on for years now and it's an invaluable source for information and support. I'm really glad you found us.
I am sorry to hear what you are going through with the Cymbalta withdrawal. I was on Cymbalta for a few months but when I came off of it, I immediately switched to another AD so I didn't have to go through what you are going through now.
You might want to go to the withdrawal board. There will be a lot of people there discussing withdrawal from meds. You might get some suggestions on how to manage your withdrawal effects. Just choose "withdrawal" instead of "medication" when you go on BAbble.
Here's hoping you feel better soon.
Marsha
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