"i started cymbalta over a month ago. i have been on at least six other depression medications in the past. before this medicine, my depression was so bad i couldn&#039;t go to work without losing it. i was unemployed for two months to take time away to get help with depression. i spent a week in the hospital because i was ready to kill myself and felt like i didn&#039;t have a purpose for being here. i learned a lot about myself in the hospital, it was one of the best things i could of done for myself. as of today i am a month free of depression. where before i couldn&#039;t go minutes without major depression. i have energy and motivation again. i do have a decreased appetitie on this medication. i take it once in the morning and at night."