[simplydivine1030]

Hi All,

I was put on abilify around 5 weeks ago after a terrible experience of cymbalta making me manic all summer. For the first time, I know what it feels like to not feel paranoid and anxious 24/7. I still have some paranoia and anxiety but nothing to the point of what it was. ( I would have lived in a panic room, if that was possible!).

My question is, how do you know if you are feeling "normal" or if you are feeling "numb"? Is there even a difference?
I also notice a huge increase in appetite and I cannot afford to gain any weight. I'm falling asleep all day and I cannot be doing that either since I work full time. I went from being up all the time and sleeping maybe 4 hours a night to falling asleep at 8 PM on the couch.

Is there anything I can take to balance this out?

I should add I'm on lamictal and have been for a year. (What does it even do because I'm not sure it even works!). I also take vyvanse for ADHD.

I'm going to see my P-DOC today and I wanted to be sure to give her good feedback but I wanted some opinions from you fabulous people.

[gma45]

I think these questions would be good to ask your doctor and let him/her know what side affects you are having. It's hard going from one medication to another. That is what I am going through right now. After reading your post I don't know if I want to take Cymbalta although I know everyone is different. Just my opinion.....I think the difference between normal and numb is: normal you feel alright, pretty even kilt and numb you feel nothing, just numb. Good luck at your appt. today! Let us know what happens.

[simplydivine1030]

My doc told me to try it at night.. She raised the dose to 7.5. I didn't take it this AM and I'm not feeling sleep today so hopefully by taking it at night I won't be groggy when I wake up.. :/