Hey folks, I've been reading these forums for quite a while since it seems people have some pretty good advice. I'm a 22 year old male and about a week and a half ago I abruptly stopped taking Anafranil, Cymbalta, and Adderall. I was instructed to be taken off of Anafranil and Adderall by my doctor so I'm mainly concerned about the Cymbalta. Don't bother telling me that it's a bad idea, because I am aware of this. I've withdrawn (cold turkey usually) from soooo many medications in the past (Lexapro, Effexor XR, Trileptal, Paxil, Prozac, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, etc.)
What I find awkward is that while people describe feeling absolutely terrible from Cymbalta withdrawals, I find myself enjoying life more and my sense of humor (although twisted like old times) has returned. My appetite and sex drive have returned full throttle as well. I joke around with friends all the time now, and I don't take anything TOO seriously. My relationships have become overwhelmingly good, and I don't worry about them, I just feel like I'm really developing great relationships with my friends. The only negative things I've really experienced since stopping the medications is that I am TOO hungry (I want to eat ALL the time) and that I'm irritated easily. This isn't too much of a problem, because I'm 6'1" and I weigh 135 pounds and I haven't gained a single pound despite eating all day, and I use a sense of humor to get past the irritability.
Now, I'm also on 1.5mg of Klonopin a day, and I'm curious as to whether this is what is helping me get through the withdrawals or if I'm just so used to withdrawals that it doesn't really matter (I can smoke a pack of cigarettes a day for 2 weeks and just stop without noticing).
Another concern about this is just HOW messed up do you think this has made me? I am not questioning my intelligence at all. I am completely confident in the intelligence department (despite poor decision making i.e. quitting Cymbalta cold turkey), but does anyone think that all of these medication withdrawals have simply driven me crazy?
If so, it's not too big of a deal. I'm a decently talented musician and I seem to be writing great material as of late.
What I would really like to know is any of your concerns. Is this all going to bite me in the butt later, or do you think since I'm doing this well that I'll remain OK? Also, should I completely avoid alcohol? I have been drinking every now and then, but I know that Klonopin increases the effects so I only have 2-4 beers when I drink.
PS: I LOVE LIFE, and this is as happy as I've ever been since I've been off of anti-depressants.
What I find awkward is that while people describe feeling absolutely terrible from Cymbalta withdrawals, I find myself enjoying life more and my sense of humor (although twisted like old times) has returned. My appetite and sex drive have returned full throttle as well. I joke around with friends all the time now, and I don't take anything TOO seriously. My relationships have become overwhelmingly good, and I don't worry about them, I just feel like I'm really developing great relationships with my friends. The only negative things I've really experienced since stopping the medications is that I am TOO hungry (I want to eat ALL the time) and that I'm irritated easily. This isn't too much of a problem, because I'm 6'1" and I weigh 135 pounds and I haven't gained a single pound despite eating all day, and I use a sense of humor to get past the irritability.
Now, I'm also on 1.5mg of Klonopin a day, and I'm curious as to whether this is what is helping me get through the withdrawals or if I'm just so used to withdrawals that it doesn't really matter (I can smoke a pack of cigarettes a day for 2 weeks and just stop without noticing).
Another concern about this is just HOW messed up do you think this has made me? I am not questioning my intelligence at all. I am completely confident in the intelligence department (despite poor decision making i.e. quitting Cymbalta cold turkey), but does anyone think that all of these medication withdrawals have simply driven me crazy?
If so, it's not too big of a deal. I'm a decently talented musician and I seem to be writing great material as of late.
What I would really like to know is any of your concerns. Is this all going to bite me in the butt later, or do you think since I'm doing this well that I'll remain OK? Also, should I completely avoid alcohol? I have been drinking every now and then, but I know that Klonopin increases the effects so I only have 2-4 beers when I drink.
PS: I LOVE LIFE, and this is as happy as I've ever been since I've been off of anti-depressants.
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Wondering why you went off AD and ADHD meds. Personally on both, but doc trying to take out daily adderall. Afraid of ever being without it, like energy and mood won't be as good.
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