Bellemoon: stopped duloxetine 5 weeks ago - suffering anxiety

[Bellemoon]

I took my last dose of Duloxetine 5 weeks ago. I've got past the awful physical symptoms but now the anxiety is crippling. Can anyone give me hope it will end? 😊

[Frogie]

@Bellemoon

 

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How long did you take to taper off the Duloxetine? We don't suggest more than 10% a month and many take longer than that.

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

Tips for tapering off duloxetine (Cymbalta)

 

 

 

Here is some important information about how these drugs actually work.  This explains why we get symptoms from going off of these medications:

 

How Psychiatric Drugs Remodel Your Brain

 

 

This helps you understand what withdrawal syndrome is: 

 

Video on Recovery from Psych Drugs

 

 

Stability is really important when we are tapering off psych meds.  Please read the link about stability:

 

Keep It Simple, Slow, and Stable

 

 

 

Unfortunately, no one can predict how long the side effects might last or if you will get more or less.

 

Non-drug techniques to cope with emotional symptoms

 

Easing your way into meditation for a stressed-out nervous system

 

Ways to cope with daily anxiety

How do you talk to a doctor about tapering and withdrawal?

Dr. Joseph Glenmullen's withdrawal symptom checklist

 

 

You could try to reinstate 1 mg of Duloxetine and see of that relieves the symptoms. It takes about 7-10 days for it to reach stability in your body. Then you would hold for an extended time period and slowly taper off.

 

What is withdrawal syndrome?
 
About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms
 
The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization

 

 

We don't suggest supplements on here except two as they can be stimulating to the nervous system. If you would like to try one, you could try a small amount and wait a few days before introducing the other.

 

Magnesium

Omega 3 Fish Oil

 

After reading the links provided please reach out with any questions you may have.