I've been on 120mg of Cymbalta for, well, let me see, it must be well over two years now. Truth be told, I can't even remember how long it's been. I've also been on Prozac, Paxil, Effexor, Abilify, & other stuff either alone or in combination with my SS or SNRI. The 120 mg. per day of Cymbalta I'm on is the highest recommended dosage for that medication.

I do think that the blunting effect you write of does tend to dissipate as time goes by. It does not, however, disappear entirely by any stretch of the imagination. However in my case at least, over time, I've simply adjusted to it to the point where I really don't notice it anymore. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. But it seems to be the case with me.

You're correct. Drinking alcohol, to increase your emotional responsiveness, is non-constructive.