on the up, should I come off?
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I've been on 30g mirtazapine for about 12 weeks. I only ever intended them as a short term fix to enable me to cope with flashback. Overall theyve been quite a rollercoaster. They've taken the edge off but have made me almost useless at work with frequent abnses and leaving early. Its been a no win.
I've taken a drastic decision to pursue a degree and change career (at 40). I needed something that had a long term focus and to get me into a job where im not sat in the office all day. This time last year, i used to cycle 50 mile a day to commute (25 each way), but these tablets just make me too tired, or with the depression just not bothered. I was in a rut. My situation is all positive now, but my life evolves around it.
My question is how quickly should reduce the dose. Should I wait for now and get myself on a better place first. On the one hand I feel like getting off of these things then sooner the better. On the other hand I fear I might crash and burn.
Would love to hear from you and get some advise. Please share if you've had similar experiences.
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So.... take them for a while. Maybe reduce the dose so you are not as tired or take them at night and go to bed earlier.... but dont assume that you are well now and can stop taking them.
Just my 2 cents
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We were away over the weekend (3 nights) and I forgot my meds. I'm now reluctant to take them at all now, though I know it's early days for going cold turkey. I know I should speak with the doctor but only I know how I feel and I'm currently in control - no tantrums sinse my accident. I've got plenty of med and I'll use them immediately if thing get considerably bad.