Posted by EliseWildGeese on October 26, 2004, at 10:41:46
I started Cymbalta just a few days after it became available to the public and am wildly pleased with its results. It took me about three or so weeks to become accustomed to it such that my sleep patterns and sex drive returned to normal, but even the interference caused in those first weeks was very mild compared to other SSRIs I've tried.
The primary effect I'm personally experiencing is a great sense of grounded calm. I don't think I ever really appreciated how pervasive the sense of fear, dread and despondency was in my life, and it feels wonderful to not feel choked by anxiousness. I know it's only been a couple days shy of two months, but I'm ready to proclaim that, for me, Cymbalta is about as close to a magic bullet as I ever reasonably expect to come.
At this point my depression is primary manifesting as a lack of engagement in life, but even that's lessened, and I've even begun experiencing small periods of excitement about things, and finding that even when I'm not feeling engaged and connected, it just seems easier to do things, like clean my kitchen and put of shoes for a walk around the neighborhood.
I'm hopeful my slow improvement keeps sinking deeper into my skin, but even if this is as good as it hets, the $112 a month out of pocket for my 60mg/day of Cymbalta is, for me, the best investment in myself I could possibly make at this point.
Anyway, I just wanted to share my experience so far.
Appreciatively,
Elise
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