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i just wanted to post my mirt WD adventure as it may help someone trying to get of mirtazapine.
I want to add that I tried three times to go off and without this forum I think I would still be on this medication.
the first time I tried I was told to go straight from mirt to Trazadone. I tried this and followed the advice of my doctor. By day seven I was not only not sleeping much but after perhaps an hour I would wake in a panic unlike anything I had ever experienced in my life. I went on mirt for insomnia, yet this was far worse. I would wake in a cold sweat, panic and disoriented to where I was.
i thought perhaps it was the trazadone as the doctor said no WD from mirt. So I dropped the trazadone with his advice.
The second time I tried (at this point I thought I had developed a new mental illness BTW, I thought maybe I was psychotic and it had nothing to do with mirt)
i tried again and felt ok but about ten days later had the very same thing happen. Early wake and panic and the rest of my day was anxiety. Then I started having terrible stomach pains, vomiting. It was so difficult to even think. I had no idea mirt could have WD, but certainly it wasn't the trazadone ....
i went back on mirt and my symptoms vanished within a day or two. I slept again and my nausea went away. That's when I knew it was the mirt, no matter what any doctor said and by this time I was on doctor number 2.
i started searching the Internet and found this forum.
i found people who so coincidently had the same symptoms going off mirt as I did, so now I wasn't alone anymore.
the people here were very helpful.
CITA was still funded, so I used their chart to reduce and found doctor number 3.
She was willing to concede that maybe mirt had WD. So that was helpful. But mainly it was the people here who helped me step down very very gradually for the mirt.
i went super slow and at the very end of my taper going every other day and then the next week every third day ect....
i did still have trouble with WD.
I slept maybe 3 hours the first few weeks and did awake with panic but because I was aware this would happen I was prepared.
i think the key is to prepare for WD. I took a benzo for sleep and it cut the panic some. I tried not to be to troubled about not sleeping.
dont let it get to you! It's hard
Have a plan this is important.
Also try and have a WD buddy. Prepare ahead of time with medication should you have nausea. I used both phenergan and Zofran.
Mirt has a histamine block. So I also used a histamine block to replicate it during WD I believe it helped me.
stay as positive as possible and plan for your WD to coincide with a good time in your schedule. If it's possible to use vacation time, I would advise a light work load.
Keep a journal. You'll want to look back at your progress.
it won't last forever and you'll feel so much better once you are off the mirtazapine
good luck to all.
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lauren56321 London_ridge
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London_ridge lauren56321
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At six weeks I was eating and sleeping fairly well.
You do want to have an arsenal of sorts to treat symptoms
I had to take anti nausea no way around that for me
So plan for the worst and expect the best
Some of the meds that can be helpful with detox from Mirt
Benzo
Antihistamine
Anti nausea preferably prescription
Ant acids
A list of go to foods available
Plenty of water or liquids don't skimp on water as it helps dilute any toxins
Positive affirmations
Guided meditations
Loved ones who understand or don't understand but are supportive
Exercise
Being aware of your negative thought process and not buying into it
Remember both your mind and body will be confused so be very patient with yourself
Contact with others in WD
Be determined don't let Mirt win
Best of luck to all
Calmer London_ridge
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C xx
London_ridge Calmer
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Won't be long now for you !
I know you'll be fine with your WD
But I'm here for you any time !
Love you calmer ❤️
London_ridge
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Calmer London_ridge
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Love you too hunny xx
norma72045 Calmer
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Why the 6th September?
Calmer norma72045
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I'll reply to you via messenger x
norma72045 London_ridge
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Even though your almost there,I think are the right words.
Luv you💕
London_ridge norma72045
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You are one of the people I was referring to that helped me and thank God you were here on this site !
Thank you Norma for being such a great support.
Love you ! ❤️
norma72045 London_ridge
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Take care.xx
julie73937 London_ridge
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Calmer julie73937
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Did you receive the chart I sent you ? Just wondered as I havn't heard from you
Wising you well x
London_ridge julie73937
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Yes I had all of the above
Thought I had gone insane but oddly my insanity vanished if I took the drug
For me it was highly addictive not saying for all
People can say it was my old depression coming back but I was never psychotic nor was I depressed
I took Mirt for insomnia and if that was the only thing that returned I'd not be writing this . I'd pretty easily understand that my original problem was back
Yet, I never had severe stomach issues vomiting and diarreha I lost 30 pounds in short order
I also never had such panic as to make me want to cry and I did cry
I couldn't think straight for several months
Each day has been better
It takes patience and hanging in there and ignoring the medical community as they have turned their backs on us both in America and UK
They only care about the money not the humanity and what I am saying right now is bad press
But since it's true I'll write it
georg85519 London_ridge
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Frist week was great, no WD, but then hell opened up. Nausea, anxiety and overall pain kicks in. Nausea is first thing to get better, then anxiety eases a little bid, but insomnia still stays up to now. and absolutely no appetite
I used a huge arsenal of support fight WD, 5HTP for low serotonin levels, Tryptophan for sleep, and GABA for anxiety. In addition accupunture and massages. Everything helps a little bid.
Calmer georg85519
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Thank you for sharing your wd advice; I'll be taking some notes
Wishing you well
C
London_ridge georg85519
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Everything helps and part of it is the gamble of knowing what your body can tolerate
Can't go wrong with massage or reflexology also Rosen too
The meds to treat symptoms are trickier
Be careful to try them out in very small doses at first
I agree try anything you can to help. Can't hurt.
thanks for posting
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