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9th Cymbalta Update - Feeling Bad

July 15, 2026··
Feeling bad. Been having bouts of anxiety, tinnitus, and depersonalization. Unfortunately, today has been a little worse again. My sleep was okay, and I was able to get up reasonably well. The anxiety was there this morning, and around midday I had a peak that lasted about 30 minutes. It was very unpleasant. I still don't know where my stable dose is. I suspect it may be somewhere between 13.5 mg and 15 mg, but I don't want to rush anything. I'm going to watch the trend for a few more days before making any decisions. The anxiety is really awful. It comes with a much lower tolerance for stress, which is especially frustrating at work. I'm paying close attention to my breathing and using it as a tool to help stabilize myself. Despite everything, I'm staying optimistic. I'm so grateful that I found this community. It gives me guidance, reminds me that I'm not alone in this, and finally gives me a place to share my experiences while continuing to learn and better understand what's happening. 🫶

Duloxi’s taper progress

Dose (mg)
Mood (/10)

Cymbalta — 15mg(12mg) — 17 Jahre — holding -with clinician - 90 mg – 2021: First tapering attempt.
60 mg – 2023: Second tapering attempt.
With a doctor's supervision—but unfortunately, a doctor who doesn't know how to properly taper off an antidepressant.

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guava3782mo ago
Community AnchorAbilify · active
👍

- Aripiprazole / Abilify:
17-May-2026 (15mg -> 10mg)
11-July-2026 (10mg-> 7.5mg
17-Aug-2026 (7.5mg -> 5mg)
9 months - actively tapering
- Procyclidine 5mg - 9 months - actively tapering
- Propranolol - 20mg - 1 year - holding
- Xanax - 0.25mg - 7 months - holding

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BasedStaff2mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
And were so happy to have you!! Thanks for the update. Slow and steady wins the race. Youll bounce back in no time like with the prior swings :)

Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.

Catina
Catina2mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
You've been approaching things thoughtfully and cautiously, which is great. When in doubt, it's always best to err on the side of caution. I struggle with the anxiety and inability to handle stress as well. It's okay to hold your dose until you feel like you can handle things a bit better. We're glad to have you in our community and appreciate your contribution! 🩵

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

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