Starting Mirtazapine
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I really am in a dark place and quite tearful and worried from time to time. Since about Christmas time I cannot sleep until it comes time for the alarm to go off and then I want to sleep. I now live on my own which I am still ajusting to and really feel now what is the point. I previously took lustral 150mg I was crying and thought they didnt help at all so weaned myself off but felt worse post Christmas. I am due to start taking mirtazipine tonight, Do they actually help on their own and does anyone actually like or reccommend them. Im off work sick for a few weeks hopefully they will help by then. After reading all the posts I am reluctant to start, also im already overweight, a lot, Do they always make u eat more? At this stage I really feel I need to try them but am reluctant after reading posts any advice please?
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sunset17
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xandra3234
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sunset17
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Did you try the mirtazapine? You've probably read all the horror stories on here from the bad experiences people have had with it, I made the mistake of doing that too before starting taking it, but the need for sleep won over. Obviously it affects everyone in different ways, I haven't had any undesirable side-effects yet, just tiredness during the daytime, but it's not every day and it's managable. I think it's going quite well for me.
Yeah definately less "snapping" it's those close to me who got the worst of it, just someone walking around the house in high heels would annoy the hell out of me, don't get me wrong it's still annoying but I have enough patience not to bite their head off now!
What dose of mirtazapine are you taking?
3sillykidsnadog
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I DID gain 20lbs. My GP explained to me that you won't gain weight just by taking Mirt. It increases your appetite and you gain the weight when you overeat trying to satisfy that hunger. Maybe if you make yourself aware of this you may be able to resist or remove all the unhealthy things from your home and replace with fresh fruit/veggies. My downfall was chocolate. I've never really been one for chocolate but let me tell you there were times I ate chocolate icing right from the container!! The crazy hunger side effect (for me) lasted about 2 months.
I also found that I'm better off at the 15mg dose than a higher dose. When I went up to 30mg at night I found I was waking up feeling like I never slept. My psychiatrist explained to me that Mirtazapine at 7mg and 15mg is more sedating but as you get up to 30mg and 45mg it has the opposite effect and doesn't allow our brain to get into a deep sleep which in turns makes us feel tired in the morning.
I've compared the list of Mirtazapine side effects with other similar drug's side effects and Mirtazapines list is much shorter! So, for me, I'll stick with it as long as it works. I know getting off it's not without withdrawl but I'll deal with that when it comes around!
kennybhoy
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I wouldn't be concerned Xandra as all drugs no matter what they are can effect different people in different ways, mirtazipine worked amazingly well for me,I was prescribed 30mg 8months ago and last week started to reduce, you will definately gain weight as it's also an appetite stimulant, and you'll eat much more, well I do anyways,, don't be put off by the comments, tbh this sight is excellent as it's a good thing to share experiences, but you should try for yourself then judge it,, you'll know within a week if it's for you or not, I'm down to 7.5mg and, not sleeping till 4am after 14 hours working,and it's actually not so bad, (touch wood)
Did you start your mirt?
Take care
Kenny
xandra3234
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Sweet Dreams every1
sunset17
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I have found with them that I do get cravings for all the bad stuff like chocolate and biscuits, but I haven't been continuosly eating excessively. Yeah I agree that it is good to talk to someone, there are lots of people here willing to share their experiences and try to help, it has definately helped me. Hope the mirtazapine works out for your sleeping .
kennybhoy
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I think the person that said there is no such thing as depression has never suffered from depression,because it very much exists and I think that person doesn't have a clue about the illness,
Anyways that's my opinion, how you getting on?
damien71977
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now obviously I'm not happy, but hey, the world goes on without us right?
So ive been given these meds, mirtazapine 15mg...
all i want is a decent sleep
sunset17
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xandra3234
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damien71977
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End result of a 15mg was struggling to fet to sleep but once asleep pretty solid and incredibly drowsy. Tonight I hope is better.
Im glad I found this place. Hopefully some good friends to be made
xandra3234
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sunset17
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kennybhoy
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No need to feel alone and down,we've all be there, the way i see it this: a diabetic takes their insulin,if you have an infection you'll take antibiotics,if you are asthmatic you'll use an inhaler,right??,so being depressed we need to take medicine that helps us feel better..i know at time you feel so low and you think all the worst,,but the doctor has given you a great medicine with mirtazapine,, and give it time to work and it should work quite quickly when you start your course,,it's nothing to feel even more down because we need to take meds.'
at first i felt like a freak and i was the only one...but their are millions of people like us..cheer up buddy,things will get better,,yes we all have bad days but that is life,,
Hi Xandra,,if you don't want to take mirt,then you will probably feel the same about any med the dr gives you,,like i said, you'll know very quickly if it's for you or not,but only you can decide,,it's probably going to get harder the longer you wait,,i read all the negative comments about this medicine and thought OMG what have i started here,,the thing was these where people trying to stop mirt, not starting it..i reduced now down to 7.5mg from 30mg and was terrified to reduce but things have been so far ok..'
take care