Hi, I'm Pat

July 20, 2026··

I’ve been on antidepressants for years and I just don’t think they’re helping.

Cymbalta — 20 — 3 years — planning taper | with clinician

3 Replies

guava378Jul 20

Community AnchorAbilify · active

Welcome to the Taper Community and good luck with your taper! Are you on multiple antidepressants or just one?

- Aripiprazole / Abilify:
17-May-2026 (15mg -> 10mg)
11-July-2026 (10mg-> 7.5mg
17-Aug-2026 (7.5mg -> 5mg)
28-Sep-2026 (5mg -> 3.6mg)
10 months - actively tapering
- Procyclidine 5mg - 10 months - actively tapering
- Propranolol - 20mg - 13 months - holding
- Xanax - 0.25mg - 8 months - holding

DuloxiJul 20

Community AnchorCymbalta · holding

Hi Pat, Welcome to the tapering community! You're tapering the same medication that I am, so I'm looking forward to sharing experiences with you. Before you get started, I highly recommend reading through the information on hyperbolic tapering. Also, be sure to keep a daily record of your dose and your symptoms—it can be incredibly helpful throughout the process. 🙏

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.

⭐

CatinaJul 20

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Pat, welcome! You're not alone in feeling like antidepressants aren't doing much. They only work better than a placebo pill about 15% of the time. Some people do find they help, but many don't. We'll help you with your taper of Cymbalta the best we can. Here is some information about Cymbalta: https://taper.community/drugs/cymbalta Slower is faster when it comes to tapering, so take your time and allow your brain plenty of time to adjust between reductions. We look forward to supporting you! Catina 💜

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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