Long known to some - thought it may interest some people -

Stopping SSRI Antidepressants Can Cause Long, Intense Withdrawal Problems - Mad In America

[Ruftin]

Thank you for this Apotheosis. I'm sad to see this article doesn't mention the astounding increase in

Possible trigger:

suicide attempts

, unsuccessful and successful with withdrawal of these types of meds.

Preaching to the choir here I've stopped Effexor XR twice. The first time was awful. The second time was easier w/ the help of Prozac but it's hard to say because the Prozac didn't keep the depression at bay so I went back to Effexor.

Originally Posted by George H.

Preaching to the choir here

i have my stories too - it reached a stage 10 years ago of just having to accept taking the drug (anti-psychotic), i can't face the withdrawal effects any more.

Originally Posted by Apotheosis

i have my stories too - it reached a stage 10 years ago of just having to accept taking the drug (anti-psychotic), i can't face the withdrawal effects any more.

That may be the worst part. I've actually had nightmares about going on trips and then hundreds of miles from home realizing... I forgot my meds

Originally Posted by Apotheosis

Long known to some - thought it may interest some people -

Stopping SSRI Antidepressants Can Cause Long, Intense Withdrawal Problems - Mad In America

I just wanted to say I went off the maximum recommended dosage of Cymbalta over the course of 2 weeks (in accordance with my pdoc's recommendations) after having been on it for going-on 3 years. I've had some mild symptoms including increased nervousness, difficulty sleeping, & a couple of other things that may or may not be related. However, in the whole scheme of things, it's really been no big deal. So, while I'm certain some people do have difficulty, this isn't always the case...

Originally Posted by George H.

That may be the worst part. I've actually had nightmares about going on trips and then hundreds of miles from home realizing... I forgot my meds

It's one of my fears - being in circumstances where i couldn't get this medication, i'm very dependent on it, & last withdrawal i did a 2 year tapered reduction, & went into near catatonic psychosis - never again. I wouldn't consider withdrawing again without first having comprehensive psychological/social support/understanding, & i can't see that happening.

Originally Posted by The Skeezyks

I just wanted to say I went off the maximum recommended dosage of Cymbalta over the course of 2 weeks (in accordance with my pdoc's recommendations) after having been on it for going-on 3 years. I've had some mild symptoms including increased nervousness, difficulty sleeping, & a couple of other things that may or may not be related. However, in the whole scheme of things, it's really been no big deal. So, while I'm certain some people do have difficulty, this isn't always the case...

Difficult doesn't quite cover it

[Ruftin]

Originally Posted by The Skeezyks

I just wanted to say I went off the maximum recommended dosage of Cymbalta over the course of 2 weeks (in accordance with my pdoc's recommendations) after having been on it for going-on 3 years. I've had some mild symptoms including increased nervousness, difficulty sleeping, & a couple of other things that may or may not be related. However, in the whole scheme of things, it's really been no big deal. So, while I'm certain some people do have difficulty, this isn't always the case...

You're amazing Skeezyks. I went off my Cymbalta practically one granule at a time and got every withdrawal symptoms known to man including the electric brain shocks. Disclaimer...I did it without the supervision of my p-doc. Something I would never repeat or recommend anyone else try.

Couple of interesting articles on the science behind antidepressants & what we really know about these drugs -

Why The Science Behind Anti-Depressants May Be Completely 'Backwards'

Antidepressants Actually Reduce Serotonin Levels - Mad In America

Related article on the medicating of feelings/emotions -

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/01/op...=fb-share&_r=0

& a sobering article on suicide -

http://nationalunitygovernment.org/c...ng-cause-death

George,

I switched directly from Effexor XR to Cymbalta with no noticeable side effects. Now of course, I'm stuck on Cymbalta, but the Effexor XR had started causing my blood pressure to be very high (around 180/100) so my doctor wanted me to get off it.