I have been on cymbalta for 5 days (30 mg). When will I begin to feel better?

antidepressant. I feel so bad! I can hardly move. My grandmother is dying and that is not helping. Feel so helpless since I am unable to help my mother. I can't even get dressed. Ugh. My stomach feels terrible, can't eat. Mornings are the worst!

I understand. And feel bad that yopu're not able to help her at this time. You're in the early stages of taking the drug. I suggest if its so bothersome, you talk to your doctor and ask to stop taking it for now. You'll not be feeling the physical side effects, and thats whats the culprit at the moment,pledge

I go back to the doctor tomorrow. I bet he will up my dosage also. I got some good news about my grandmother today and I feel much better. I was so stressed and anxious about her and knew the way I was feeling i would never be able to attend her funeral. She is now responding to treatment. Poor thing has been so sick with pnemonia, could not breathe, and this led to all out panic attacks. As you can see I get all this depression and anxiety quite honestly. My grandmother and mother and several of my cousins and their children all have it. Gotta love the genes. Thanks for helping me. I know I have to be more patient. 2 more weeks and I can't wait.

All my best to you and Grandma. You will be in my prayers. I'm so glad her treatment is working and you can go visit her. I know it is hard when our loved ones are sick and we feel helpless. I'm also glad you're out of your PJs! Make Small goals everyday and try not to get overwhelmed. I hope all works out for you! Lisa Z.