Posted by secretme on May 16, 2006, at 9:39:14
In reply to Re: Cymbalta withdrawal, opinions, posted by Jaspar on May 16, 2006, at 8:47:53
> > > "you can do it you gotta have faith and remember, for whatever reason youve
> > > stopped the cymbalta, you have to believe that you dont need this crutch anymore."
> > > Amen to that. Amat Victoria Curam - "There is no victory before pain." Stick with it
> > > everyone, we were meant to be mentally and physically strong, lets not submit ourselves
> > > to weakness.
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> > i hope everyone does NOT feel this way, because for some people anti-depressants
> > are true life savers. maybe cymbalta is isn't the drug for you. but i have a problem with
> > people calling or viewing it as crutch.
>
> If a person has a broken leg, leaving it untreated for years just means that you will probbaly not walk well again. It does NOT mean you are "strong" - just injured and probably not making good choices.
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> As for myself, I am done with pharmaceutical antidepressants, at least for a long time (I hope), in favour of trying nutritional and herbal supplements from a reputable source, with well-research protocols to follow. They cannot hurt me as much as the pharmaceuticals I have tried. In addition, some of the nutritional supplements help with pain and inlammation - and one reason I was taking the Cymbalata was for the pain.
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> Do I recommend dumping the antidepressants even if it is in favour of nutritional suplplements?
> NO!!!! NO!!! NO!!!!
>
> I am just saying about myself - I have been at this pharmaceutical game a long time, and it has failed ME - not everyone. So for ME, it is time to give something else a shot. Heck - I gave so many different pharmaceuticals a shot, I think I'd be stupid not to try supplements once I wait a few weeks to completely have this latest out of my system. Too bad insurance won't pay for that. It IS tax-deductible in the U.S.A. however, with a prescription or letter from the doctor.
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> -JasparI remember that taking anti-depressants was a death sentence when it came time for a person to apply for life or medical insurance. As their use has become widespread (even among insurance company demogogues), those taking them can now apply for coverage and not have to worry about being declined (in some states) or rated up for being on them. I have a son who must take an antidepressant (among other medications) for OCD and ADD. I know he cannot function well without them.
However, I have tried every SSRI on the market (Cymbalta being the last), and while taking them I could never answer the question "do you feel better?" or "do you feel less depressed?" It's impossible to gauge that answer when the side effects from these medications cause so many problems. How can you feel less depressed when you have hot flashes, headaches, severe joint pain, loss of memory, intestinal distress, etc., etc.? It reminds me of the old gag line, "other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you like the play?"
There are people who respond well to antidepressants and suffer few side effects. If that is the case, then it makes sense to take them. However, herbal supplements have to be regulated carefully by an holistic doctor because they can impact negatively on other medications a person may be taking. Some of these herbs act as blood thinners or have plant based estrogens in them. Not only can they cause adverse reactions for the person who takes them, they can actually do damage to the body, maybe even kill someone. Unfortunately, many people think the GNC employee is some kind of an expert.
As a result of my breast cancer, I saw an holistic doctor as part of the regimen for me to get well. He added some supplements and discarded others I was already taking. Each was accompanied by an explanation and in conjunction with all the medications I have to take.
Antidepressants can and do work ... for some. Cymbalta is one that is not needed by anyone. Surely there are others that can work without the mortal danger Cymbalta poses to all people, not just those of us who have been saved by this website.
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