Dearest Mindy,
It has only been two years for you. That is not a long time and even though you may feel that you are emotionally healed and have accepted your life the way it is now, I doubt that you have. You would be exceptional if you were that stable. I'm not saying that you are not stable, but from experience, I know how big the losses are with TM and they sneak up on you years after you think you are finished with them. I would like others to comment on this one. It's very important and I am interested in what you have to say. Even with blessings from your doctor, Mindy, I would be very careful and think this through thoroughly. I love you so much and only want you to be safe, healthy and happy. Love and Prayers, Jude In a message dated 5/29/2009 2:45:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, we4king...@verizon.net writes: Dear friends. I am continuing to feel better. Now that I look back I can see that I have been Improving for about a month even though I'm passed the 2 year mark. The hope it has given me above and beyond the general "coming to terms" and "acceptance" that one should reach by their 2 year mark, has made me decide that I am ready to get off my antidepressant. I have read that Cymbalta is very difficult to come off of and that other people have had good results opening the capsules and reducing the dose incrementally themselves every few days. I just spoke with my doctor and have her blessing in this endeavor as she has had other patients wean off successfully doing this. Cymbalta saved my life and helped with the nerve pain in ways that other antidepressants do not but I am ready to face the world again. Will keep you all informed of my progress! Mindy the Artist = **************We found the real ‘Hotel California’ and the ‘Seinfeld’ diner. What will you find? Explore WhereItsAt.com. (http://www.whereitsat.com/#/m usic/all-spots/355/47.796964/-66.374711/2/Youve-Found-Where-Its-At?ncid=emlcntnew00000007)
