Mirtazapine and weight
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i hope anyone on or coming off Mirtazapine is not suffering. I don't think there is a perfect drug (if they even work). I have my doubts. I must have been on it 10 years. MY Doc didn't run it by me when he put me on it. As my mum had just passed away i doubt i was thinking clearly. I do think doctors can be too quick to hand these things out. I didn't need this for grief. And I don't suffer with depression. Time would have made things better for me. Unfortunately, what eventuated was me being twice my size. i had high BP then. Now I am nearly completely weaned, I have lost 10 kilos and no more high BP. Admittedly, the drug helped me sleep better. But the inertia and the needing 2 hours to recover and wake up before I wanted to move off the sofa were pretty awful. The weight loss has taken a long time but now I wake up and find I am a morning person again and not just a splodge that can't get moving. If I was anyone thinking of taking this, think twice. The weight gain hurts (maybe ladies more so). opt for a pill that doesn't do what MTZ does. IT's BRUTAL!!! Depression is a terrible thing and I just hope folk find what works for them. I'm not unfamiliar with depression so I truly sympathize with anyone suffering this. MY sis had it and it was devastating. She got over it. and she leads a happy productive life now. THERE'S always light at the end of the tunnel.
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gillian62018 linda36979
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Thank you for this, I needed it today. Haven't been on Mirt long at all (about 6 weeks) but am already weaning myself off. I suffered from a terrible bout of severe insomnia and the crippling anxiety that came with it, and Mirtazapine is undoubtedly what helped get me better from that when all else failed. But the weight gain (already - a stone in 4 weeks) plus the lack of no energy is not good for me long term. I've weaned myself down to now on 5mg and ooof... the tiredness has hit me like a truck. Can't do anything all day except doze or just lie there blankly. I can relate to a lot of things you say - I was also a morning person all my life and miss being able to wake up and feel positive and have enthusiasm and energy for the day. What dosage are you on now and how long do you have left? Sending lots of good vibes your way, you have done so well x
carollovesxmas linda36979
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hi Linda what you say is so true,id been on it for 7 or eight years on 45mg and still no doctors are saying are you ready to drop down in it!! i took it upon myself to stop after recently having an op,ok i did it wrong and didnt realise you should come down slowly,but this will be week 6 and with the help of Camomile tea every night a couple of hours before bed ive had my first 4 nights sleep.i dont regret my dision and now hopefully i can get back to my weight i was.
linda36979 carollovesxmas
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well done! sounds like my story with the time and highest mg. if you have access to an aromatherapy gadget that puffs out vapour. forget the name. Lavendar oil will certainly help relax you. It puts me into a very peaceful place. If you're not suffering with depression (me), you will be when your lean bones have to drag unnatural weight around. That's how I felt not knowing how long it would take me to feel awake. I think i was asleep for 10 years of my life. Well, maybe half dead. It's no life for anyone.
carollovesxmas linda36979
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the lavender mist sounds good to me.if you can have .Camomile tea at night its surprising how good it is.i was spraying lavender on my pillow as well as lavender sleepy cream from lush.but it got too over whelming.but anyone has my respect from coming off it,its so hard but so worth it.