u/FriendshipFar3840

Hi all!

I’ve been on Cymbalta for like 8 years, and it’s just not working. I am constantly looking for reassurance, my anxiety is a mess, and I have NO motivation to do anything!

My doctor is suggesting switching to Prozac and maybe adding Wellbutrin.

Has anyone done this switch before?

I’m already a big lady, and I do NOT want to gain anymore weight.

I also am terrified of like loosing my mind, or having a mental break. (Part of my OCD loops)

Anything I should know?

Has anyone switched from Cymbalta to Lexapro + Wellbutrin?

I’ve been on Cymbalta for years, and I’m starting to feel like it may not be helping my anxiety and obsessive thoughts enough anymore. My doctor mentioned possibly switching to Lexapro and adding Wellbutrin, but I’m honestly nervous about changing medications after being on Cymbalta so long.

One of my biggest worries is irritability/rage as a side effect. I previously tried Strattera and it caused a LOT of irritability for me and made me feel unlike myself, so now I get really anxious about trying anything new.

For anyone who made a similar switch:
- Did Lexapro help anxiety/overthinking?
- Did Wellbutrin help or make anxiety worse?

Would really appreciate hearing real experiences, especially from people who were on Cymbalta long term before changing meds.

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some perspective and advice because I feel like I’m constantly second-guessing what’s normal vs. something more going on.

I have a foster daughter who is 3.5 (turns 4 in July). She’s incredibly sweet, smart, and can regulate but we’re also dealing with frequent challenging behaviors.

At home:

-She has about 2–3 tantrums a day

-Some are short, but others last 15–20 minutes

-During bigger ones she may scream, throw things, run away, or refuse basic things like diaper changes

-We stay calm, hold boundaries, and co-regulate—she can come out of it and reconnect (will cuddle, apologize, etc.)

What’s confusing to me is that she clearly has the ability to regulate sometimes, which makes me wonder what’s driving the harder moments.

At school (pre-K):

I’m hearing daily reports of not listening to teachers

Refusing to lay down for nap

Climbing on furniture

Yelling, throwing shoes, etc.

Part of me wonders if some of this is classroom management or environment-related, especially since she does better with more one-on-one support and clear structure at home. But I also don’t want to dismiss what could be a bigger behavioral or developmental need.

A few other things that might matter:

She’s in foster care and has had a lot of transitions

We’re working on routines and consistency

I’m trying to be really intentional about connection + boundaries

I’m also wondering if things like hunger, overstimulation, or sensory needs are playing a role

I guess my questions are:

Does this sound within the range of “normal 3-year-old + trauma,” or something more?

How do you tell the difference between environmental issues vs. deeper behavioral needs?

What has helped your kids (or foster kids) who can regulate sometimes but still have frequent, intense tantrums?

Any tips for working with the school when you suspect the environment might not be the best fit?