Remeron Withdrawal or Original Anxiety?
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On June 15th (2021) I took my last dose of Remeron for insomnia and anxiety. I had been on it since 2003. I started the taper very slowly---2020 I went from 30mg to 15mg. But, I'll admit, I sped up the taper significantly this year, which I regret. I'm not sure how to un-ring that bell now.
I don't feel great. I don't feel horrible all of the time, either. I sleep 3-5 hours each night. Some anxiety is back. Waves of panic followed by waves of feeling really good--alert, clear headed. The bad waves tend to feel like they're gong to last forever, but it's important to note that they haven't (yet). The good waves make me feel like I've finally made it to the "top of the withdrawal mountain" but it's important to note that I haven't (yet).
Is anyone else feeling intense waves from Remeron withdrawal? I'm curious if anyone has any input on the length of these withdrawal symptoms. I'm also curious if these symptoms are even withdrawal symptoms. Perhaps it's just my original anxiety symptoms reminding me that they never really left, but were just resting while I took Remeron.
At this point I am uncertain if Remeron is the killer or the life saver. It kind of depends on the flavor and strength of a particular wave. Do I just not want to admit to myself that I actually need to take Remeron? I've read a few blogs here and I see that a lot of people are pretty miserable in the midst of Remeron withdrawal. But, weren't you feeling pretty miserable to go on it in the first place? I was. How are we so certain that these are withdrawal symptoms of Remeron rather than the return of the original issues that led us to go on it in the first place? Anyway, these are questions I ask myself. Often.
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