Anyone taking 15mg Mirtazapine with 10mg Escitilopram?

Sorry didn't see this post!

Oh this damn anxiety!!

I hope it lets up a bit for you so you can go out.

I just wish it would go away for all of us and let us have our lives back!!

Sending hugs 🤗 

I did get out. It was hard work with the anxiety. Went out with my sister and son for a drive and they went for a walk.

My anxiety seems to have changed in that it's more ocd stuff now, I'm hoping that's a chemical thing and will settle down. I don't understand the way it's changing, can't work out if it's worse or just different because of the course of meds settling in.  It all takes the enjoyment away. 

Home now and taken a diazepam in hopes I can rest if not sleep. 

Exhausted!

X

So glad you managed to get out Nikki.

Funny you should say about anxiety feeling different, mine does too.

Can't really explain it but when it comes it definitely feels different to how it was?

Not sure if it's a good sign or what?

Hope you manage to get some rest this afternoon.

Hugs 🤗 

Hi Karen

I'm glad you got a couple of hours' sleep at least. 

It's funny you've found the anxiety feels different too.

I'm trying to interpret it as a good sign even though it's just as hard to deal with?! 

I couldn't sleep but at least lay down for a bit.

I hope you're getting by and Ann too.

Just don't feel like doing anything right now. X

Hi Nikki,

I'm having a real, can't be bothered day today.

Don't know why, it's not so much the anxiety but more feeling down I think?

Maybe it's all just getting to me?

Just want to feel like my old self again, like we all do.

Sorry such a glum post.

Hope you and Ann are feeling a little better.

Hugs 🤗 

I agree Karen. Even though I got out, I'm just fed up with this.

So I understand.

It's time for some more glimmers of hope isn't it. 

I thought things were improving. Instead I just feel like I'm dealing with different stuff. 

Sorry to be glum too!

Gentle hugs X 

Think it's all just getting to us now.

I agree we need some more glimmers of hope.

Wouldn't it be lovely to wake up to some?!

Hugs 🤗 back to you

Yes, we all need some glimmers of hope please! 

I somehow just made dinner, feeling spaced out, exhausted and anxious! 

Haven't felt like much food today myself. 

X

It must be so difficult for you Nikki with having a young child too.

I've been there,  i know how hard it is to have to keep going for your children.

I've managed to eat, but I think that's because the Quetiapine increases your appetite.

Here's hoping for a better night and a better day tomorrow.

Hugs 🤗 

It is hard but also as you said before it keeps me going. 

That's good you're eating, for whatever reason. One day we'll all have more normality. 

Yes, here's hoping for better times. 🤗

Hi ladies,

thats a real shame you both havent had the best of days, remember tomorrow will be better!

its just something you cant describe to others when these days come upon us, really horrible.

i hope you both have a decent evening and night.

my morning was awful, such a shame when hubbys birthday but his sister came by and our son and girlfriend arrived so had to put the face on and get on with it.  Managed a short walk but the nausea was getting to me today, two buccastems used!  Hate using them but felt like a little bit of food by 6pm.  We were meant to be going out for a curry but im afraid it  was a carry in due to me.   They said it was enjoyable and the M&S birthday cake was eaten just not by me.

i am thinking about you, hoping our changes will be smoother and we can exchange optimistic mail soon.

all the best, you are helping me along this route.

Hi Ann

Gosh well done on doing the sociable bit and handling family visiting, food etc! That's a big achievement at this time. 

It is awful isn't it. Just can't describe it to anyone. 

I get the nausea too. Sounds like it's really hitting you hard at the moment Ann. Really feel for you.

Walking beside you on this road, and Karen. 

Praying for strength, hope and gentleness for us all.

You should be super kind on yourself after getting through today Ann. X

I'm glad your day turned out as okish as possible Ann.

You did amazingly well under the circumstances!

Good that you managed to eat even if you did need the meds, so what if they help!

Thank you for your support too Ann, hoping tonight is restful for you too and hopefully tomorrow will be better for all of us.

Hugs 🤗 

Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day for all of us Nikki, I really hope so x

Thank you to you and Ann for your continuing support.

Hugs 🤗 

Thank you Karen. 

I am so grateful for your support and Ann's. Bless you both X 

Hello ladies (girls) not sure which!

hope your meds are working and you are alright today.

well, my night was eventful. I feel such a failure.  I woke at 1am in major anxiety attack, took 5mg diaz and it helped. But not to sleep.  Ended up giving in and taking a half mirtaz then bliss, i slept. But woke today feeling crap.

i dont think i can halve this dose anymore, i feel so nauseous and anxious so am making a plan to drop by tiny increments very slowly and see if that works.  I know that the 7.5 wasnt a big dose but three weeks after getting to half i was just terrible yesterday.

I hate these meds and what they do to you.  I cant afford to be off my game thurs to mon as  son and family coming to stay.  I love the little ones but cant be so ill for them.

yesterday i felt i was going to go mad, i know that can be a feeling but its horrid.

see what today brings,

hugs to all, looking formthat 'normal' day!!!!

Morning Ann and Nikki,

Gosh that was a awful night Ann you poor thing I know how that feels!

Your not a failure Ann!! Please don't think that x

It's these stupid meds and reducing/withdrawing, they mess us up good and proper!

You have so long to wait until your psych appointment I would just take what ever makes you feel a bit better!

Can't believe they can't bring that appointment forward especially if your GP can't interfere with meds and they're your psych 's decision!

Do what ever helps you, especially with family coming to stay, I know how horrible it is to not feel right when you want to spend precious time with them and the little ones.

I think we all had a bad day yesterday, I felt completely out of it, just couldn't be bothered and felt totally fed up with all of this, wasn't thinking rationally at all.

My night last night wasn't too bad, still up early!

Just think I've got to accept that's my sleep pattern at the moment I think, but am going to bring it up again at Drs on Friday .

Still getting that waking anxiety rush but not anywhere near as intense.

Not sure if Dr or mental health nurse specialist ( when I see him ) will increase dosage of Escitilopram from 10mg to 20mg? Not sure how I'll feel if they do!

Hope your day settles.

Sending massive hugs 🤗 

Morning Ann

It sounds like a good plan to drop it by tiny amounts. Are you on 3.75 now?

It's dreadful you're having such a tough time. It shows you're not ready to drop it any more as it helped you when you took it during the night. 

I don't know when this waking and feeling crap is going to let up. I had a rough night waking at 4 then tossing and turning til 7 and finally got up about 8. 

This anxiety feels never ending!! 

It sounds like you've got a big weekend coming up. That's quite a pressure isn't it with how you're feeling.

I don't know what I can do other than keep going on what I am and hoping for things to settle. I can't face making any more changes. 

That feeling like you're going mad feeling is the worst and I've had that during this time! 

Big hugs for you X

After your suggestions i have phoned to ask for a sooner psych appt. secretary says there are none but will give him my message.  Did i need the crisis team she asked!  I do hope not!

Oh for goodness sake that's ridiculous!

So only he can make decisions regarding your medication and you can't see him any earlier even though your ill and going through hell !!

Would the crisis team help?

I've never rung mine but have their number, it feels like they are sending you round in circles with all of this and have no plan for the future in place!!

Which is totally unfair to you!

They annoy me so much, do they realise how awful we feel when we're like this!!

Sending massive hugs 🤗 

I'm just catching up with your messages, I can't believe they can't get you an appointment sooner Ann! 

It might be worth phoning the crisis team. I've done that and it does get you support and a psychiatrist asap to assess and sort out medication. X

Four years ago i did need crisis team.  They sent me home three times as they said no beds . Ended up in a hospital out of my area. My anxiety was huge. Hosp used for suicidal and severe illness only. Nhs here is not good.