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Posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on February 29, 2008, at 17:53:37
I had so much hope in this Cymbalta. I let my my doc, a few days ago, know that the Cymbalta was really affecting my dreams and sleep in a horrible way. Plus it seemed to be causing, yet again, weight gain. So, he prescribed me 5mg of Meridia to take with Cymbalta a day. Meridia acts like an a.d., but more on dopamine. And yes, it's 'contraindicated' with SSRI/SNRI's in the 'official' literature and all that, but he has had many other patients on the combo, and I found many studies combining it on Medline. Plus, it is supposed to have a little bit of an antidepressant 'kick'. Well, I just feel wired a bit, kinda like I did when I took Zoloft. Mind you I have also been taking 50mg's of Elavil, so I will stop that tonight. I'll give it a few more days, see what happens. I just gotta lose this damn weight I have put on, or else I am going to pay for it not only socially, but could kick over from a heart attack or something. I have too many things I WILL change in this world before I plan to go damnit!..heh. Any experiences appreciated.
Thanks,
Jay
Posted by Kath on February 29, 2008, at 18:58:24
In reply to I could (AM) Just CRying..so let down, again, by e, posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on February 29, 2008, at 17:53:37
Hi Jay - I wonder if you might get more info/support for this on the meds board?
Kath
PS - all good wishes to you & best of luck
Posted by Phillipa on March 2, 2008, at 16:13:56
In reply to Re: I could (AM) Just CRying..so let down, again, by e » Jay_Bravest_Face, posted by Kath on February 29, 2008, at 18:58:24
Kath no one there hardly today. If on line now have a lot to say. And Jay sweetie hang in there. Love Phillipa
Posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on March 3, 2008, at 22:11:17
In reply to Re: I could (AM) Just CRying..so let down, again, by e » Jay_Bravest_Face, posted by Kath on February 29, 2008, at 18:58:24
> Hi Jay - I wonder if you might get more info/support for this on the meds board?
>
> Kath
>
> PS - all good wishes to you & best of luckHi Kath:
Ohhhyour sweet kindness again!:-) That means so muchyou dont knowthank you. I am just feeling a bit jaded and down about pb meds. I dont want to steer your view in any direction, its just that it seems on that board, if youve been around for awhile, nobody cares to answer your questions. Ive seen it happen with other posters to.
(I hope that is being civil. Its not pointing out anybody in particular.) Ive really tried hard making friends too, and that never seems to work out.Well I am on a rantlol..(no my head is not getting bigger, believe me..), see I am a very feelings oriented, touchy-feely kinda guy, and thats partly why I got into social work. As scared of some social situations I have been in, Ive really overcome a lot, and heck, these days I could even strike up a conversation with the Queen of England!
But, here, I sometimes find a real lack of genuiness, affect, and true empathy. I *do* see it in a number of people, dont get me wrong. Maybe I just expect too much out of people, I dunno. Same with the helping methods, and listening skills in particular.
I know you and some others have experience with those in your jobs and life and use them well. Okay, so Ive had post-graduate training in the area, but it is all so simple. Listenlol.Well, I apologize in advance if I get a PBC for this, but its just based more on a very general feeling. No, please dont respond to anything you feel uncomfortable with Kath.
Thanks very much.take good care..Jay
Posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on March 3, 2008, at 22:22:06
In reply to Re: I could (AM) Just CRying..so let down, again, by e » Kath, posted by Phillipa on March 2, 2008, at 16:13:56
> Kath no one there hardly today. If on line now have a lot to say. And Jay sweetie hang in there. Love Phillipa
>
>Thanks Phillipa. :-) Please see my post above, it's the same I would have replied to you. Just some of my mumbling musings these days.
~merci vraiment
Jay
Posted by Phillipa on March 3, 2008, at 22:24:54
In reply to Re: I could (AM) Just CRying..so let down, again, by e » Phillipa, posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on March 3, 2008, at 22:22:06
Jay yup I do. Love Phillipa only lately though. But then a lot have gone elsewhere.
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