"i had severe depression &amp; suicidal thoughts due to chronic pain, stiffness, eye health problems &amp; hair loss (symptoms of an arthritic condition i have). had tried lexapro &amp; that didn&#039;t work out well for me personally. i have been on duloxetine for about 10 weeks now &amp; it is brilliant (took a month to work). i am back to feeling myself again. i&#039;m looking forward to things, planning activities &amp; meet-ups with friends &amp; family i haven&#039;t seen in ages. got my appetite back &amp; am sleeping so much better now. i&#039;ve even started planting my own flower garden :-) i can&#039;t believe i waited so long to get help. my advise is don&#039;t get discouraged - there is medicine out there that will work for you!"