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Originally Posted by B2008
Thank you our stories are very similar and it's so relieving to know we are not alone. Though it would be nice if none of us suffered. My father was on cymbalta for a while and it really messed him up. 2 years later he's still a mess. Bp also newly diagnosed. I've read ssri's can permanently damage the brain of a bp patient. I have a small medical background medication technician in nursing home 6 years. I stay home got past three with little ones. After researching and gathering info it blows me away that doctors actually diagnose mental illnesses. Though in some cases it can be a life saver it's still scary. Hashi/bipolar mom, do you think the cymbalta had a lasting negative impact on you?
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I really hope not, but after being on it so long, it possibly could. I will NEVER go back on an SSRI without doing tons of research first. Since being off of it the past 6 weeks (weaned for 4 months!), I've noticed that I'm actually not as depressed or fatigued! Go figure! I am however, angry. I can lose my temper at the drop of a hat. I seem to feel agitated all the time, but I'm hoping that goes away with time. The only thing that I do miss is not being achy. I didn't realize how much it helped with physical pain (arthritis, etc). I've been on Lamictal the same amount of time but we're hoping with the Cymbalta being gone, that just it will help. I have to wean off the xanax next (only take 1mg a day) because of the DWI court sentencing. I'm scared out of my mind, because of panic attacks, etc.
My p-doc is not happy about it one bit! So, in another month, it will just be Lamictal. This is the first time in 7 years that I've been on so little medicine.
I'm hoping the Depakote works for you! My p-doc recommends Lithium first, but if you can't take it, Depakote is her next choice! Good luck!
