Hi, I'm Moth

Hi @Moth, Welcome! Many of us experienced failed taper attempts (often even advised by doctors) before learning about strategies like the hyperbolic taper. I personally tried twice before and had a horrible time. This time I am reducing very slowly over months to years. I hope you'll find a lot of useful information and support here, I did :) Do you want to share more about your taper attempts? Do you have questions? Don't worry, I am also not a native speaker and it was never an issue at all. All the best to you

Hi @Moth, welcome to Taper Community! Since you've already had multiple tapering attempts, take things extra slow this time. We recommend Hyperbolic tapering here at TC - monthly reductions of no more than 10% of the previous month's dose. The reductions will therefore get smaller and smaller as time goes on. The greatest changes in receptor occupancy happen at very low doses, so tapering this way is safer and easier on the brain. Some members can only taper by 5% or even less. Everyone is different in what their own body can handle. They key is to listen to your body and adjust your taper accordingly. If symptoms become severe, then that is a sign you need to slow your taper down by holding longer between reductions or reducing by a lesser amount. We don't want to keep pushing through symptoms. Slower is faster. 👍 If you go to the Tapering Protocols, Symptoms & Self-Care, and I Need Support sections of the forum and click on the Guides tab, you'll find lots of helpful advice and tips. The Resources section also has lots of helpful information. Keep us updated with how things are going. Wishing you the best with your upcoming taper! Catina 💜 https://taper.community/drugs/cymbalta https://taper.community/resources/blog/cymbalta-tapering-guide

Hi moth! Good luck to you!