Prayer really needed.

HeatherBug · Post by **HeatherBug** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:10 pm

I know yall don't know me well, but I need to ask yall for lots of prayer at this time.

I've really been suffering this past month or two with my anxiety and I am also currently trying to get off the antidepressent Cymbalta, which I have been on for a little over 3 years.
Cymbalta 60mg everynight is what i took, but now I been taking 30 the past week and tonight I come off and quit taking it completely. I feel horrible and I'm so scared. This is the worst I have ever felt in my life trying to come off of this. I'm 19 years old and I just want to enjoy my life, this medication has been holding me back alot and I know I need to push through with coming off of it and overcome this hell of withdrawl and side effects.
I've been praying alot but its hard to keep faith at this time, I'm trying so hard but I wanted to ask for some help maybe, if yall could please pray for me for the next few weeks and I go through with this.
I'm so terrified.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:51 pm

I understand. I've been there many times. One of the hardest things about pain is wanting it to change -- I know that sounds strange, but it's true. It seems like the more I wanted my symptoms to ease, the more they worsened. You are here for a reason. This program will help. I am praying for you.
Jack

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:53 pm

...that is to say, sit with the feelings. Do the steps 1 through 6. Breathe. The relaxation CD is really great for this.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:02 pm

Hi there!
I realize how bad you can feel. I believe you.
You must come off of that kind of medicine very slowly. Very slowly!
Otherwise it can be very rough. I've done it.
But you have to take a pill cutter and cut those pills down , down down.
It takes awhile to go off medication of these types.
Did you talk to your doctor?
It takes several months , lowering the dosage maybe 5 mlg at a time. Takes lots of patience.
And perhaps help from your doctor.

Yes, Of course, I will pray for you. Beginning right now.
I'm wondering if maybe you ought to take a scraping off one of your pills. I think maybe you are doing it too fast.
But it is best to talk to your doctor.
Try to relax. I know it is hard.
Drink lots of water.
If you have any, take some magnesium and calcium. That will help you sleep - perhaps.
Take about 250 mlg of magnesium and about 1200 mlg of calcium. If you have it.
And I am praying.
MaryJane

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:57 am

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
God bless you both.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:38 am

Hi Heather,
I agree with Cornflower...you have to come off the Cymbalta very very slowly. You may have stopped too soon. 30mg to 0 is quite a jump. You may want to take 30mg every other day or cut a pill and take 15mg every other day...just take it slow. I have been on these drugs for 10 years and believe me, I know how you feel. It is hell. It is not impossible to come off them but very difficult. I know you can do it but it may take a little longer and more tapering of your dosage.
I am praying for you and that God will speak to you directly and give you some peace.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 12:17 pm

thankyou.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:31 am

lets pray

dear heavenly father i come to you today to ask you to keep your hand apoun heather as she goes though the difficult time. bless her with strength and claimness. i jesus name i pray amen

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 5:26 pm

Reverend....I posted on another thread about using the keys in this program, but, I have to admit...If you have the faith for this healing, then I am sure you will be healed....God's power in healing has never changed, it is our faith in His healing power over the centuries which has changed...He is the same yesterday, today, and forever....So, keep up the faith and I am sure you will be fine...God Bless