More withdrawals??? So tired of them. Help.

[Pat1956100]

My doctor wants to start me on Cymbalta.  I have been on Effexor for over 6 years.  I had a horrible time coming off of the Lyrica.  I swear it was as bad as any opiate withdrawal.  I still feel sick, depressed, and really miserable.  Now I am supposed to start the Effexor taper. (Oh, I chose to do them separate).  I am on 150mg.  The taper is 75mg for 1 week, then 37.5mg for a week, then stop and start the Cymbalta.
I am afraid because this seems pretty fast to me but my doctor doesn't like to be argued with or when you don't follow his instructions.
Do you think this is doable?  Am I going to feel as sick as I did with the Lyrica?  Can I start the Cymbalta earlier?
I feel like such a ***** and so sick. .
The missing word is b i t c h.  lol.
I posted this in the depression community but I know that you guys have lots of experience with this as well so thought maybe I could get some help here too.  If not, I am sorry for posting it here.
I just know that you all know my history and know that I'm not usually such a b i t c h.
I'm just scared of more withdrawals.

[Pat1956100]

Thanks Vicki, I really needed that hug and the great advice too.

[vicki595]

No no...you're not going backwards.  Give this a little time...and take the meds together at the same time every day...Big hug!

[Pat1956100]

Well I took a cymbalta.  I will wait and see what happens.  I can't stand this and especially the depression.  6 years later and I'm back where I started, crying all the time.  

[vicki595]

HAHAHAHAHAHA   It's when I'm writing crooked and keep hitting the "m" by accident!   "the Lyrica causing all of this".    LMAO!

[toothfairie]

i saw that vicki and it made me LOL!!  i'm like, i'm clean now!!  why is that running together???  lmao

[vicki595]

WHAT??   LOL.  You need the decoder ring for that one!!