I've been taking Cymbalta for about 4 years, only recently diagnosed with bipolar. Although I haven't mentioned it, my pdoc didn't take me off Cymbalta, so I have a question for you guys.

I read the Bipolar Handbook, and the author seems to be a strong advocate of the belief that bipolar depression is not the same as unipolar, and that anti-depressants should not be used.

What do you guys think of that? Are most here taking A.D. or not? I think I'll bring it up with my pdoc, but I wanted to see if it was just one author, or if the general consensus is that A.D.'s do not work or make it worse. I won't lie, giving up the Cymbalta is a bit of a scary proposition.

Thanks!

Bipolar Roller