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Anger & Rage taking over

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dinky_dee
dinky_dee

I've just started a course of Mirtazipine on Saturday 22nd & I'm struggling with outburts of anger & rage. It's qiute scary, I have GAD anyway so always worried about going into psychosis or something. Is anyone else feeling enraged? I've had to call in sick today because of it. Normally I like going to work to bring me out of a dark mood but can't get it together today to stride over it. It's consuming me.

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  • zaphod
    zaphod dinky_dee

    Posted

    I must admit that I haven`t heard of this reaction to Mirtazapine before, but if you read the BNF, side effects often are direct opposites, "may cause weight gain or may cause weight loss" is one I always find hard to understand. I suppose it all comes down to the person taking it. It seems you are allergic to it or something in it, so stopping it is the wisest thing to do.

    Hope you find the answer soon

    Paddy

    • dinky_dee
      dinky_dee zaphod

      Posted

      BNF? it is confusing isn't it, all so hit & miss. It's an appetite stimulant so made me crave junk food. I have SAD too which makes you crave carbohydrates aswell..double trouble. Thankfully I can just about fit into my trousers & jeans.
  • zaphod
    zaphod dinky_dee

    Posted

    Yup the BNF is confusing, but it is your GP`s bible, so if you know how to access it, you are on par with your GP on most things.

    Paddy

  • gamela25206
    gamela25206 dinky_dee

    Posted

    Ive been taking this drug for about 3 weeks now. I wondered were my violent bursts are from attacked my partner and argued badly with my older kids i become a recluse dont like mixing with people yesterday it came to a head. I took a overdose i jus wanted to end it all and die now in morning ill go to my gp as i jus got out of hospital 
    • norma72045
      norma72045 gamela25206

      Posted

      Oh my goodness gamela,don't despair go to your Gp tomorrow and get the help you deserve.  Try as hard as it is to think more positive you may not get your wife back, but if your kids seen a change in you you may build a relationship back with them.  You know what they say.                     You only reap what you sow. So come on let the people on here help you through a bad time. Life can be good just find the cause and work on it.
    • dinky_dee
      dinky_dee gamela25206

      Posted

      Hi soory I only just got this message. Come off Mirtazipine if you are having a reaction, it's a nasty drug. Demand to see a pdoctor. Keep talking to us on here. I understand how you feel. I'm having sucidal ideation most days I'm trying to ignore it though & realise it's my depression, SAD etc. I jnow how hard that it. it's taken me a long time to learn to separate my depressive thoughts & life keeps throwing sh*t at me too. Virtual hug x
    • norma72045
      norma72045 dinky_dee

      Posted

      Yes gamela, dinky dee right keep talking to us we do understand!!
  • zaphod
    zaphod dinky_dee

    Posted

    Sorry, The BNF is the British National Formulary, a book that Dr`s use as a guide for prescribing, and usually keep tucked away under their desks.

    (also tells you the net price if drugs).

    Paddy

    • zaphod
      zaphod

      Posted

      It lists a total of 31 side effects for Mirtazapine, (most will only effect 1 in 10,000 or very rare in other words), but aggression is in there!

      Paddy

    • norma72045
      norma72045 zaphod

      Posted

      Hi Zaphod, That's me, but I've been on them for4yrs at45mg, I was fine while taking them ,but since tapering off them,well my poor husband thinks he liveing with a different woman.  My temper is sky high and at the time I reach boiling point I've told him to leave the house,and it can be over the silliest of things.  But when I've calmed down I know it's me not him. I've never had a temper like this in my life. I'm now down to 15mg but my GP told me to stay there for a while Untill it settles down.  ( some hope ) I think Temper is the worst emotion you can feel. Anyway Rant Over
    • dinky_dee
      dinky_dee zaphod

      Posted

      Ah thanks for that, I learn something new everyday.
    • dinky_dee
      dinky_dee norma72045

      Posted

      It's very scary being out of control & worrying about the hurt we do to our loved ones. I really struggled to keep my temper down with it. I felt like it sent the rational part of my mind somewhere locked away, total Amygdala brain. Must be something to do with the Noradrenaline aspect of the drug I'm thinking.
    • norma72045
      norma72045 dinky_dee

      Posted

      Hi dinky dee totally agree with you a nasty drug,but I was lead to Beleive it was the Seretonin,it reduces in your brain then when you come off it the brain has to start making it again. I could be wrong but that's what I was told.     As for being out of control my poor husband thinks he's got a different women.  ( He wishes lol) still try and keep smiling 😄
    • dinky_dee
      dinky_dee norma72045

      Posted

      Ah I see with the seratonin. My GP says brain chemisty should be rebalanced after 18months I find it all confusing to be honest. You'll have to be extra nice to your hubby then, some breakfast in bed etc difficult for men to understand I find, but I have dated some idiots!!
    • norma72045
      norma72045 dinky_dee

      Posted

      Ha, he's got no chance of breakfast in bed,it's supposed to be me that's Ill-not him.  He'll have to try and learn to understand me,but I can't see that happening.  I'll just be glad when this nightmare ends,though I can't see that being very soon.  I think my husband loves me to much, so when he tries to please me he infuriates me,I don't want him to please me,I want him to listen,but miracles don't happen in my book. Still dinky we'll get there eventually. The other problem I've got is my GPs are Men and I'm fed up of arguing my point to them aswell they haven't got a clue.                                 Anyway rant over hope you get more luck than me.
    • London_ridge
      London_ridge norma72045

      Posted

      Norma ...you just have more common sense than those male GP's. Hope all is going well for you around the holidays!

      hugs....❤️

    • norma72045
      norma72045 London_ridge

      Posted

      Hi Rose hope your already for Christmas. Since that last message I went and seen my GP, I tied him in knots so in the end he gave me what I wanted.  (Diazapam ) to help me with the WD just to get rid of me.  I don't know about you over there but I'm Haveing no end of problems/ mistakes here.               Have a nice relaxing Christmas Rose, and an even better new year. Xx
    • London_ridge
      London_ridge norma72045

      Posted

      I'm so happy for you Norma, you needed that and why he would even consider taking it away is just plain stupid. Wish you the best of Christmas and a happy new year too! Hope your health improves with the meds that really do work for you. That's the important part that these jerks sometimes forget.
    • dinky_dee
      dinky_dee norma72045

      Posted

      Hi glad you got something to hep with the withdrawls. Is is still making you angry? These drugs just get us hooked & then we struggle to come off them. I'm not taking the news ones I was prescribed - Pregablin. Going to have a detox after xmas & just try to eat healthilt for a few weks see if that improves my mood. The trapped nerve in my neck isn't helping. 
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