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[mollyreinvented]

This drug is kicking my butt! When I take it I feel tired and in a zombie state...when I don't take it I get withdrawal symptoms. I guess I am going to have to taper down bit by bit, but I don't like it

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[cake_o_rama]

Yikes! What are you taking? I rememeber my posts from a few months ago when I started Ritalin and Tofranil, I had the heroin nods and all...yeesh!

[annie_r]

i checked your journal to see what med it was, and i had a totally crap time on cymbalta (and it didn't work for me, either!) i don't remember the particulars of the side effects, must have blocked it all out, but i think they were similar. you probably should do a taper, or just quit and hang in there until it's all out of your system. it won't be too long. i know it sucks. doctors prescribe these things but do not know how they will affect you.

that being said, having withdrawal reactions to a prescribed drug is not a sign of addiction. it's purely a physical response and in no way related to anything you've done. it's clearly the wrong drug for you (and me), and it will be out of your system soon. this is not your fault, and you couldn't have prevented the symptoms you're experiencing. please don't beat yourself up about it.