The Cymbalta still seems to work, but I am on the maximum dose: 90 mg/day. I am working with a friend who is studying traditional Chinese medicine to find some kind of alternatives.

Greetings, I just joined the site today. I was poking around the community forums and ran into this area. So...

-I have lived with dysthymia and bouts of depression throughout my life, and only began treatment in 1987. It has helped, but I know I will never be totally "well." Currently, I am taking Cymbalta and Wellbutrin, but I want to wean myself off of them, as they would be very costly if I were to lose my low-income health care.

-I lost my husband of 26 years on 30 Mar 2008, after a long illness; I was his sole caregiver for the last several years of his life. I now realize that I suffered total caregiver burnout. Then this August, a very good friend, and potential boyfriend died suddenly at age 50. That was a total shock, and set me back quite a bit. I have found that the local Hospice has a very good bereavement program, and continue to go to group meetings with them.