What are some natural remedies for Cymbalta withdrawals?
Hello, I am asking this in regards to my mother who has been on anti depressants for about 15 years now. She is desperate to wean off the Cymbalta but is going through the withdrawal "hell" that so many face. We are a very natural and herbal family and I was just wondering if anyone had found something natural to help ease the withdrawal symptoms. My mother is basically bed ridden right now with nausea and vomiting, she can’t even keep water down. She feels like shes going crazy again. If anyone has been through this and knows something that can help please help me out! Thanks so much.
Reading many blogs on the subject, good strength omega 3 fish oils lessen or prevent those brain zaps, as well as a good vitamin B complex and a good multi vitamin to help with withdrawal symptoms. A product called Alive! looks very good – full of natural products. In regards to depression, the whole thing comes down to vitamins which are essential in the biochemical pathway to create the feel good chemical serotonin. Without magnesium, zinc, B vitamins and vitamin C you can be classed as mentally ill. A diet high in tryptophan and carbohydrates and vitamins are essential. Niacin (vitamin B3) deficiency will prevent tryptophan from converting into 5htp then into serotonin. I can also personally recommend digestive enzyme supplements (purchased from health food stores) – natural enzymes from plants that help with digestion, absorption of nutrients and are essential for health.
Biochemical pathway:
http://www.understand-andcure-anxietyattacks-panicattacks-depression.com/5-htp.html
Tryptophan:
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=103
Alive:
http://www.iherb.com/nature-s-way-alive-effervescent-lemon-lime-flavor-15-single-serve-packets/1893?at=0
Digestive enzymes:
http://www.digestive-enzymes.com/