Posted by Simcha on December 27, 2006, at 23:03:53
In reply to Re: Switching to Cymbalta... Report Day 12 » SLS, posted by Simcha on December 25, 2006, at 2:26:08
OK,
I really couldn't sleep last night. I'm only somewhat tired today. I'll take an AmbienCR tonight to induce sleep.
Also, I'm not hungry at all and when I eat I'm full almost right away. This morning I had coffee and a scone. This afternoon I had an orange. Tonight, for the big meal, I had an avocado, a few slices of cheese, and some pretzels...And I'm stuffed!
I'm a big guy. I'm 270 lbs. (gained like 70 pounds in the past 5 years on meds) My best weight should probably be close to 200 lbs. I'm 5'10" with a barrel chest, thick arms and legs...Still have lots of muscle... And I'm usually HUNGRY, so HUNGRY. But, for the past few days my appetite is disappearing and today it's almost non-existent. I have quite a lot of extra fat to live off of for a long while yet, so no worries. I wonder if the Celexa was making me eat and crave carbs?
It's the darndest thing... Food still tastes good yet I'm not hungry, really at all.
Also, I seem to have a buzzy-like energy most of the day. It's kind of weird. I'm not high exactly. Of course, during this latest round of depression I've had NO energy, so I welcome it.
I'm starting to feel more like myself, only peppier, less hungry, and I'm having less pain.
So, my current regimen is:
AM:
60mg CymbaltaAfternoon/Evening:
300mg Neurontin (as needed)Before bed:
900mg Neurontin
300mg Wellbutrin XL (I take it at night because for some reason it was too stimulating later on in the evening if I took it in the morning... Hmmm, I wonder of Cymbalta is like that?)So, is Cymbalta a stimulant or was Celexa really sucking my energy away and making me eat, craving carbs?
Simcha
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