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marie51909
marie51909

Please can someone help I've been on paroxetine (seroxat) for 20 years and it works fine for my depression however I've had problems sleeping for almost a year averaging about 1-2 hours a night. Last week my GP gave me mirtazapine 15mg to take at night not only am I sleeping I can't stay awake I'm like a zombie I cut it down to 7.5mg but am still over sedated although my body is getting much needed rest I cannot function like this sad any alternatives for sleep problems I've tried zopiclone benzos and natural remedies thanks in advance

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  • 1980
    1980 marie51909

    Posted

    Although Mirta is not something I'd recommend (for its difficult withdrawal) I'm currently on 7.5 mg at night and only the first week was very sleepy, it normally picks up after the initial week. I hope that helps. 
  • gillian20097
    gillian20097 marie51909

    Posted

    Hi Marie.

    I started Mirt 18 days ago. I did 6 days on 15mg and the other 12 I've been on 30mg.

    I only now picking up in the mornings as I was very tired until about 3am from waking on the days previously. Takes me about an hour to come round now so it's slowly getting better.

    I've found I'm slowly getting better. Nothing major I can put my finger on or shout from the rooftops about but still a noticeable change.

    I do feel less drowsy and foggy headed on the higher dose of 30mg. Apparently these are less sedative on the higher doses. I don't know how this works but I've read a lot of forums where people have stated this and from my own experience I have found this also xx

     

  • manuelmanuel
    manuelmanuel marie51909

    Posted

    Get rid of mirta, your're still in time. Try the Buteyko breathing method.
    • marie51909
      marie51909

      Posted

      Also no type of alternative therapy or buteyko breathing would help me sleep I've been down that path
  • marie51909
    marie51909

    Posted

    Also I have an appetite like I've never experienced does this wear off or I'm gonna be clinically obese soon 
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