Hi ~ I have severe clinical depression, and I also use Cymbalta -- I'm on the maximum dose of 65mg twice a day. It works great, but I also use Abilify 2mg on top of the Cymbalta. It works GREAT!!!

For pain I take:
Opana ER 40mg. twice a day
Topamax 200 mg. twice a day (nerve pain)
Lyrica 75mg twice a day (nerve pain)

These meds take away ALL my pain EXCEPT they don't last long enough. I wish I could take them 3 times a day. But i can't. I do fairly well as it is, but there is a short time when I'm in agonizing pain.

I have problems sleeping too. I can only sleep on my back. My hips are too sore to sleep on my side. I cannot sleep on my stomach because I've had 3 spinal surgeries which failed.

I know how lonely you feel. My husband died 11 years ago, and when he died every single friend we had dumped me. I guess they didnt want a siingle woman in their "couples only" group" or something -- I don't know. I tried contacting them all, but no one ever returned my calls. I've given up. My daughter & granddaughter live with me, but they don't listen to me. I don't whine at ALL. But if I want to tell them aboout my doctor visits, they dont' listen. So i have no one to talk to.

I'm so sorry about the loss of your dear father! I know how hard that is to lose a parent. i've lost both mine and I feel like an orphan!!! Please accept my condolences --- you're in my thoughts & prayers.

if you ever want to talk, just private message me, ok? I'll be here. God bless and PLEASE take care. Hugs, Lee