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Mirtazapine Withdrawal- Hang In There

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mike40058
mike40058

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to give some hope to those struggling with Mirtazapine withdrawal.  Long story short I was given WAY too high a dose of mirt. to help with occasional insomnia a few years ago and my body had a terrible reaction (Constant Anxiety, Depression when I had never been depressed before, etc.) I told my psychiatrist that I wanted to come off and they said I could come off of 45mg cold turkey (which is a laughable statement in hindsight) and thats what I did.  I dropped to 7.5mg immediately and stayed there until coming off completely.  Que the most difficult few months of my life.  The main effects of WD were really intense depersonalization/derealization, suicidal thoughts, occasional panic/anxiety, and just general confusion.  I've been off mirt. for about a year and a half now and I'm just starting to feel back to my normal self.  I want people to know that it can take a really long time for the WD effects to go away, but if you listen to your body and mind you WILL see it through.  Just take it as slow as you need to.  This whole experience actually has led to some of the best times of my life, and i wouldn't have made the lifestyle changes I did unless that happened.  Here are some of the things I did to help me through the WD:

-Meditation(LIFE SAVER)

-Asked my Doctor for small amount of Ativan to help with the anxiety in the first few months

-Explained my situation to my family/friends

At the end of the day know that there's nothing wrong with you and you will get through this smile. Much love to you all!

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  • caroline_1957
    caroline_1957 mike40058

    Posted

    What a wonderful story I’m only 5 days off and started tapering last December but decided last Wednesday enough was enough and I stopped taking it my biggest issue is anxiety and head pressure along with depersonalisation as you experienced but I’m really hoping this gets better soon thank you for a positive post
    • birdy67
      birdy67 caroline_1957

      Posted

      I've only been on it for 10 weeks and I've already had enough, decided to lower the dose slowly, hoping it won't take too long to withdraw completely.

    • audrey36551
      audrey36551 caroline_1957

      Posted

      Hi - I was on this drug for four years at 30mg without realising the length of time I was on it - it became a comfort cushion to get me to sleep - however, I started getting this restless leg (side effect) about a year ago: I decided to STOP taking this on 31 March 2018 and have never, ever, ever felt better in my life!  A bit of problems with the toilet for a few days - but otherwise, the fog has gone and I am back to the joie de vivre which my life was all about 50 months ago until I experienced two weeks of depression and subsequent medication - there was no need for me to have this drug repeatedly prescribed without any monitoring.  However, I have gone cold turkey now for 25 days and its the best thing I have ever done in my life!!!  Life is fantastic again!!

       

    • caroline_1957
      caroline_1957 audrey36551

      Posted

      You are a very lucky lady not getting withdrawals I’m suffering greatly and can’t wait until I feel like you 
    • karen_57593
      karen_57593 birdy67

      Posted

      How you getting in now I'm off 5 weeks have had weeks of feeling great then few days of feeling anxious but not too bad xx

    • birdy67
      birdy67 karen_57593

      Posted

      Hi Karen, some better days than others. 3 weeks tomorrow since I stopped. Just so tired as I'm not sleeping very well again. Trying kalms at night, any other suggestions? X

    • karen_57593
      karen_57593 birdy67

      Posted

      I'm the same not sleeping too great either very bad nausea do u hv that x

    • caroline_1957
      caroline_1957 birdy67

      Posted

      Try melatonin drops I found they helped otherwise phenegan 25mg tablets from the chemist are very good

      I’m 9 weeks off now and must say I have taken the occasional sleeping pill as otherwise I get to anxious when I’ve had days of interrupted sleep 

    • birdy67
      birdy67 karen_57593

      Posted

      No I don’t have nausea, thankfully. Just so tired and getting brain zaps. 😔

    • birdy67
      birdy67 caroline_1957

      Posted

      I’ve got some phenergan tablets that my neighbor gave me, also zopiclone from doctors but wasn’t sure about taking them. 
    • karen_57593
      karen_57593 birdy67

      Posted

      What's brain zaps? Is it shooting pains 😣 hope it disappears soon for you thinking of you x

    • birdy67
      birdy67 karen_57593

      Posted

      Feels like your head is being squeezed tightly, horrible feeling. Be glad when this goes. Hope you're doing well. X

    • karen_57593
      karen_57593 birdy67

      Posted

      Not good hope it goes away soon. I'm doing ok apart from nausea n not sleeping x

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