"i tried to go about my life without being on an antidepressant, but life didn&rsquo;t seem very liveable anymore. i tried lexapro, and though it stopped the heart pounding and shortness of breath, i was still very depressed and always exhausted. i also went from 130 to 150 pounds in about 2 months. i switched to cymbalta and everything changed, i have never been happier. i wake up full of energy, which is something i have never had. i have also lost the weight i gained! like others have said, everyone is different and medications will affect you differently. i was surprised to hear my friend had a bad experience with it. i very much recommend at least trying because it has helped me so much!"