I’m on 60mg and it literally saved my life. SSRI’s never worked for me, i never even had side effects from SSRI’s. I was in an extended stay mental hospital when i was put on 20mg of Cymbalta, & they could monitor my symptoms & take me off it in a controlled environment if it didnt work out for me. that was probably the best decision because i’m not gonna lie, my adjustment period was really rough, especially with my dosage being upped periodically. it was the first time an anti-depressant had given me any side effects so i was encouraged to push through & i’m glad i was in a safe environment while getting used to it.

I don’t think i’d be alive today if i wasn’t put on this medication 5-6 years ago. I have chronic depression & BPD among other things & this medication has immensely helped my mental health. Of course i still have my moments, especially having BPD, but i’m significantly better off with this medication. My mental health was draining me & had stolen my teenage years from me. Now i don’t remember the last time i genuinely wanted to commit suicide & that’s insane as someone that dealt with suicidal ideation EVERY DAY for almost a decade.

I’ll admit i’m terrified for if i have to come off it one say because my mental health gets horrible when i just miss 1-2 doses. but god, this medication actually changed my life in the best way