The Struggle is Real

First post in this particular group. I’m really struggling with my depression. My doctors gave me on cymbalta , but I don’t think it’s working. I can still laugh. I can still make jokes; which is why I do not understand what is going on in my mind. It makes me clock out on everyone and then I’m just...sad.

[Rick1on1]

Hi,

I read your post in the Pain forum also.

Cymbalta is also used for Fybromyalgia which is a syndrome that causes incessant pain. It may take up to 6 weeks before it starts to work. How long have you been taking it?

Fybromyalgia is also linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - how are your energy levels?

Both of these are then also linked to Depression and Anxiety. If not the cause, they just make it worse.

The first suggestion is to start a journal; where you must explain your feelings using as much words as possible. What should occur is a pattern where by you can identify the causes of your depression and it's triggers.

[Justswimming]

Maybe you need a higher dose and therapy helps. You can't assume meds alone will work just part of treatment. Make sure you are getting enough sleep, socializing, exercising and eating well.