"i started cymbalta in december 2009 and i thought it worked wonders. my stepmom passed away in jan of 2010 and it helped me get through it like an adult.  i used to cry all the time over everything but that has stopped.  it allows me to feel but not to be manic about it. i have to say the best thing about it though is the loss of appetite.  i was a chronic over-eater and was starting to really chub out.  within 6 months of using this medication i lost 25 lbs.  
unfortunately, for me, i got stubborn and tried to get off the medicine in january 2011.  i felt that i could just do okay without it. i was so wrong. within 3 months i&#039;ve been depressed, sad, manic, and gained back 10lbs! i started the medicine again yesterday. wish me luck!"