Cymbalta = major insomnia, help i have no psychiatrist!

[Amber98]

I have tried lots of antidepressants in the past and they all make me anxious, when my main issue is GAD.

Recently i saw a psychiatrist for one appt and he said i didnt try my antidepressants in the past long enough or high enough doses. I told him to prescribe me something sedating as i already have trouble sleeping due to anxiety.

He prescribed me Cymbalta, ive been on it 2 weeks 3 days and it doesnt let me sleep at ALL. I take seroquel and clonazapam at night, ive increased both those meds, and still cant sleep! The good thing about it is i dont feel tired in the morning, even with no sleep. Which is different than when i was not on cymbalta and didnt sleep, i couldnt function.

I tried to see the psychiatrist again but it was only a one time visit, im on a 4 month waiting list, i dont know what to do!! Should i stop taking cymbalta/?? I really want to give it a chance since ive tried about 8 antidepressants to date with no luck, but i dont think i tried them long enough,  im just so sick of this anxiety, and mild depression.

[Amber98]

Thanks, not sure why psych would prescribe a stimulation anti-depressant, are there any non-stimulating ones i could recommend to my GP why i wait for a psychaitrist. I need something more for anxiety not depression. Im also seroquel and clonazapam.

Also, will this  insomnia symptom eventually go away?? ive been on the med for 3 & half weeks now and still awake like an owl every night!!

[remar]

Cymbalta can be more of the stimulating antidepressants. In my opinion, I think it can work great for people that have major depression with little anxiety. They say to give these meds around 6 weeks to see if they work. If you did not stay on the other meds that long you really did'nt give them a chance. You're Dr is right about sometimes having to up the dose after awhile. Maybe you should call your Drs office to see if you can get in sooner. Or at least get on the cancellation list. Be ready to go that day though in case some cancels their appointment.