"i have generalized anxiety disorder.  it got so bad i couldn&#039;t function and my dr took me off work for 5 weeks and gave me 30mg of cymbalta (generic).  by day 10 i noticed a big improvement..about 60% better.  i see dr in 2 weeks and she will decide if i should take 60mg.  i really don&#039;t want to and i&#039;m hoping i will continue to get better on the 30mg.  i guess i will wait and see how i feel.  i think therapy is a must for people with anxiety so we can learn ways to help stop the negative thoughts and not let them ruminate on a repeat reel in our head.  i have found that there are things we can learn to help with that along with the meds."