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]

Like anything brice, I have usually found people with experience in taking meds to have more knowledge than doctor's who haven't.  That's why I'm asking.  I know what you mean and I really don't have a lot of trust in him though.

[brice1967]

I suggest listening to your doctor.  If you've got no trust for your doctor, find one you feel you can trust.

[YesLife4Me]

I think it was 75mg?  

[Pat1956100]

Well that would be good news.  Do you remember how much Effexor you were taking?

[toothfairie]

girl i'm sorry you have had a rough time lately!  just know i'm still here for you!  let me know what i can do to help you feel better!  xoxoxo

[YesLife4Me]

Oh...and before that I went from effexor to cymbalta.  I don't recall withdrawing.  I think I just switched straight over.