Hello RN, I have been on Zoloft for the past seven weeks. Was on 50 like you, it helped a lot with the anxiety. Have upped to 75mg ten days ago, it is much much better. Since you say it's a severe...
Hi, I have not taken it. It has a half life of only 12 hours. So, if you try it, make sure to take it on time. Would opt for a longer half life one. As they say, you won't know till you have tried...
Took mine with breakfast, always loved wine myself, and indulged with 1 glass or two at supper time. No ill side effect, except when I indulged in more. Well, we are all different, and as I said, I...
Hi Carl, thanks for asking. Went from 30 to 15mg for one month, that was tolerable. Then from 15 to 0, 39 days ago. We open the capsules and count the beads. Yes, it is unbearable at times, well...
Hello Wayupnorth, I have seen your post a while ago. Since my experience on that drug did not do anything good for me, I did not dare reply to you. But, now after 2 months on it, you should have seen...
Hello Misty, I agree with Kitt, set a morning routine and stick to it for the meantime. For example, around 7 am I have breakfast, even if not hungry. Play solitaire. 7.30 time for the dishes even if...
Hello Misty, I do wake up and feeling so anxious, but no physical symptoms. So disturbing. It can last a bit, and when it does , I do have to take an ativan. Anxiety is such a *** , I just wish it...
Hello Eddie, Nightmares are what they are, nightmares. Scary and we can carry it throught out the day, as Carl said, it sucks. Been reading your other posts, what about Xanax withdrawal? I'm no...
Hello Kate, I understand that you are not in a good place for the moment, I will pray for you and send good vibrations so you can get through this, the most peacefully as possible. You are in my...
Hello Kitt, I read your post, my heart goes to you. So many people suffering, that brings sadness. Because we cannot do anything to alleviate the pain. Powerless so powerless, except, as another...
Hello Bizbol of Gatineau, Welcome to the forum. I'm sorry, but I did not experience this fatigue, I cannot help you. But many members are familiar with this and they will answer your post. As you...
PS Your prayer is so so good to hear, thank you. I will use it too. Charlie...
Hello Fox, As another member mentionned, palps go hand in hand with perimenopause symtoms. Very common to hear women complaining and being scared of them. I have bradycardia., otherwise normal ECG. I...
Hello Theresa, Going to bed and sending a special prayer your way and to everyone suffering from depression or anxiety. Charlie...
Hello healthy14, Welcome to the forum, glad you found us. Yes you should hold on to that hope. From experience, lexapro and insomnia go together for a while. Like you, I was prescribed TRAZODONE, but...
Hello Trina, I'm so happy that you are feeling better with the real cymbalta. Happy, happy, happy I am. I care for you a lot, and I hope it goes up and up to the way things were for you. Anxiety is a...
Hi Trina, I am just curious to know the name of the generic. I've not tried it, has the real cymbalta helped you? And last, how long have you been on it? It has not done what it was suppose to do for...
OH Theresa, I wish I could help you! never taken prozac, I know that you are in your thirties, a bit young for perimenopause. But it does happen. Have you had your hormones checked? just a thought....
Hello Theresa, good to see you back! I have tried 2 different anti depressants in the last 7 months. The only difference I see is that I sleep well, which is good. Have tried abilify for 5 days, did...
Dear loveathome, you have perfectly described the way I feel myself. When you mention the word JOY, I've been wondering where it was myself for the last years. Just like you, I have days that I feel...
Merci Karen, I find myself so aggressive this morning, not my type at all. And the crying. Had to cancell meeting for this afternoon. I dont know what i'll do, my guess is i'm gonna stop it right...
Hello Karen , I need your input on abilify. Saw the doctor on tuesday and she added 2 mg abilify to my cymbalta 30mg. I woke up this am, early, fealing so ERK, anxiety and scared (that's my middle...
Hello Michelle, You've asked about a website for peri menopause, the best one is Menopause chit chat. Know that you are not alone and it it very difficult for many of us. You will find compassion...
Yes, indeed, great thread. I am thankful that the meds are finally working, gone anxiety and depression for the most part. Thankful to see me smile again. Thankful for my best friend Denis and for my...
Hi comicsfan and welcome to the forum. Well, to begin, starting on Cipralex or any other ad is not like going to a party...You can expect nausea, maybe insomnia, and exacerbed anxiety or depression...
Good morning to all concerned, On a different note, I wanted to let you know that I'm on day five of Cymbalta 30 instead of 60. I cross my fingers, the difference is huge, anxiety has slipped out of...
Hi SLC2013, Yes, the beginning is never easy. I've been on it and I suggest to anyone starting an antidepressant to take the first week off, that is if you can. This forum got me through it, thank...
Well I did it twice also. From German sheppard to border collie! must be the decreasing of cymbalta! As for a poodle, my son used to say that if he had one, he'd walk him only if he was invisible!...
And I'm a German sheppard, fun to do, thanks. Charlie...
Sorry Mags, did not see your post. The waiting game as you say is the hardest. I was on lexapro before cymbalta and that for 3 months, did nothing good. I want so much to give it a fair shake, so I...
Thanks Carl, the anxiety has been there since the beginning, but not as worst. Could be you are right and it's not for me. Let you know how it goes, but I dont think I can take it anymore, anxiety...
Karen, do you really think that these are side effects? if so, it means that they will pass and I wont forever feel this way? Because if they are late side effects, I could go on, knowing it it wont...
Hello Carl, not missing work, I have the chance to work part time at hours I want. Moving forward is difficult when the mind is all f****ed up and that you ask God to come and get you because you...
Thanks Karen and Trina, She started me at 30mg because I was so afraid and anxious, then after 6 weeks to 60mg. She is on vacation for 2 weeks, but thank God for ativan, had quite a panick attack...
Hello, I have been on cymbalta for 9 weeks. 6 weeks on 30mg and the last 3 weeks on 60mg. As yet, I cannot see any progress. In the last 4 days, I have been more anxious, despaired. Have I given it a...
Hi very scared, my thoughts are that this is a side effects of too much partying over the week-end, slow down a bit. So, if my guess is right, it will pass. And welcome, by the way, to the forum....
Hi Leah, well I took lexapro for 3 months, nothing happened except the side effects. Then switched to Cymbalta 30 for 5 weeks, nothing happened, upped to 60 mg 10 days ago, and I feel that there is a...
Hi FOX7, people or doctors often add Wellbutrin to Lexapro. Wellbutrin is known to make you lose weight. It's a combo often used these days. Lexapro for the anxiety and Wellbutrin for depression....
Hi Stacey, you've been through quite a shock! surely every fiber of your body has been in distress. I do think everything has a rythm and a time and that it is needed of you to let this thing (event...
Hi Bakomom, this morning I said to myself that if this is hell, well i've gone through it and i'm going straight to Heaven! I cannot imagine worse feelings! And I hope for you to find the right...
THANKS jAMIEE, DO YOU MEAN TO SAY THAT AFTER ONE MONTH YOU FELT SIMILAR TO THIS? AND IT DID PASS? I FEAL SO INSECURE IN ALL THIS. HEALING THOUGHTS, YES, I'LL TAKE THEM, MERCI! CHARLIE...
Hello, 4 weeks on Cymbalta 30mg. The last week has been hell, waking up anguished followed by depression. No side effects for the first 10 days and then it started slowly going down, my doctor says...
Hi Sue, to answer your question, yes I did have anxiety before the med change, but not as much. I wake up at 5am, after a good night sleep, and there it goes...often followed by depression, worse in...
Darn it, I wrote the reply and forgot to submit it, so here goes again. Wayupnorth, thanks for the encouragement, just to know you are free of that morning anxiety gives me much hope. I'm happy for...
Hi, I'm from the depression forum, french speaking, I will try my best. Been on medication for 6 months , switched from lexapro to cymbalta 30mg a month ago,for anxiety disorder and depressive...
Hi Jay Christy, Welcome to the forum. I can relate to what you are feeling. It started the same way for me, at fifty. And I still feel this often, but with less intensity. I guess menopause...
Hope is what we are looking for when writing in this forum. Hope is what you give us, and when you say that we will be OK , it's a benediction. We are so scared to be stuck in this ******condition...
Hey Kleme, hang in there! There is definitely a medication out there for you. Goog luck with your doctor today, keep us posted. Thanks for the good words, and remember it's a question of time. I know...
Hi, I was put on prometrium 100mg every day so I would not have cycles. I used to take it 10 days a month, and then came the period. With ups and downs, so the doctor said to me, no more cycles for...
Hi again, forgot to ask you about hormones. Regular cycle? lack of progesterone? would be good to have that checked. That can cause a lot of miscomfort. Ah hormones! Charlie...