Posted by secretme on January 30, 2006, at 11:46:59
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, posted by LinnieLoo55 on January 29, 2006, at 15:43:40
I recently sent a very carefully worded letter to my psychiatrist explaining how I have been feeling and included copies of some of the postings on this web site. (He could see them himself, but I know he wouldn't bother.) I have learned about myself from reading the comments of others who were suffering from the side effects of Cymbalta withdrawal. My doctor chose to ignore the letter and has not responded or even called me. I certainly encouraged him to contact me. When I was going through my worst episodes during the holidays and contacted him, he allowed me about three minutes of telephone time, then said he was running late for a Christmas party. During the four + years I have been seeing this man, I may have called his office about three times asking to speak with him about problems I was experiencing.
I would like to know if there are psychiatrists who can understand that some people cannot take anti-depressants and perhaps work with them on alternative measures. It appears to me that if there is not a pill to solve the issue, the majority of psychiatrists want nothing to do with you. I don't know of any other specialist not willing to listen to the patient and consider alternative methods of relief. I am beginning to think that internists can handle this type of prescription writing as well as psychiatrists. The profession needs a dramatic overhaul.
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