u/Haverespect

I feel lost

I have been suffering chronic pain for 2 years and I am 2 weeks into taking 30mg Cymbalta.

My understanding is 60mg and above is the therapeutic dose for such pain.

i don’t need any negative horror stories I am only to aware of the withdrawal groups etc.

i have been feeling so sluggish and tired, unrested, difficult to focus it‘s only in the last few days that this has made a slight improvement.

What I can’t understand is I thought this medicine would make me feel more confident, energised, less sensitive but I am not getting any benefit neither mentally nor for my pain.

I am also concerned that I am finding it very difficult to diet I am drinking coke eating junk food daily, I have stopped going to the gym, worried about hiking as it (meds) increases your heart rate and blood pressure.

i am also concerned I am having to give up my social life and drinking with friends.

would love to hear from others and their experiences.

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u/Haverespect — 18 hours ago