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Hi I just thought I would post an update of my experiences of mirtazapine. I think that I have been on mirtazapine for seven weeks now. Most of the annoying side effects have disappeared. I am much less drowsy in the day, I sleep at night but still have trouble rousing myself in the morning. I had experienced tingly lips and numbness also unreality. These have almost gone apart from the unreality which is still here. Unfortunately I am having difficulty going off to sleep. I'm really tired but can't stop my brain from functioning. Overall my general mood has lifted but I am very irritable although this could be hormonal. I try not to look too far into the future as it causes depression and anxiety. Mirtazapine has certainly 'hit the spot' for me. How long I am going to be on it I dont know. At the moment it has helped lift the paranoia and depression at least they are more manageable now. I still have a voracious appetite but it is under control. I see the psychiatrist next week and I'll post after that.
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I have now been taking the mirtazapine for 4 months and I feel the side effects appear to have dicipated whilst the positive effects are increasing. I suffered from insomnia for a year and only now feel a state of normality returning. My anxiety levels are reduced and, on the whole I get a good night sleep.I believe its worth perservering for at least 3 months.
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I agree that a forum such as this is more likely to catch the 'hardliners' re. depression, but also those who wish to be more informed about their medication.
It's been interesting to pick up on the increase of irritability some are experiencing. This is definitely with me and I am having difficulty controlling it, any suggestions?
My sleep pattern has improved, with the exception of last night. Had a bad Migraine attack during the night which I aborted with a Sumatriptan Injection, but today, sadly, my fuse is very short.
As an aside, if their are any Migraineurs reading these postings, there is a possibility that Mirtazapine may help. I have just had 2 attacks in 2 days, but went 11 days without an attack immediately prior. There is a positive recording of Mirtazapine/Migraine interraction on the Web.
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Hi again Pooh Bear - Its Pippa from the 'other page!'. You too huh?! Christmas is such an expectant time of year; expect to be jolly, expect to be friends with everyone, expect to eat too much, expect .... it goes on. Sadly for us, it doesnt quite pan out like that does it chick. As much as you try to be all the things that other expect and more, ultimately it comes down to just you and the inside of your head in bed at the end of the exhausting day. Kinda glad its all over, and I'm not a bah humbug, honest! Do you see your GP for your prescription or does your psychiatrist prescribe? I feel that way too about the tablets - but they are there to help us get better - like a zimmer frame for the brain perhaps? Its not forever ...... I keep telling myself.
The worst is over now - just a nice new fresh year to ..... GET through!
Thinking of you xx
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