"i am scared of antidepressants as i had a bad occurrence weaning off zoloft 10 years ago. i moved across country and back in 2 months time lock, stock and barrel.  my new doctor has placed me on cymbalta.  i started on nov. 16, so it&#039;s been 3 weeks and 1 day.  the first 4 days were the hardest; however, i have felt more calm and at peace.  i only want to be on it to get me through the rough patch.  once i have a routine again (job) i will (under a doctor&#039;s care) wean off slowly.  i was told weaning off zoloft should have been done in a year&#039;s time, not 3 months as i thought would work.  i learned a very hard lesson.  my advice, don&#039;t wean off any of these medicines on your own.  it was extremely costly for me and difficult."