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So far so good. I noticed my appetite has decreased a whole lot, which I'm happy about, because I've piled on the pounds since I've been on this medication. I'll keep you updated on any symptoms I get when they occur. And yes, I know you're not supposed to go off antidepressants cold turkey but I don't really have a choice. My prescription was about to run out and I'm out the country.
Luckily, I'm feeling a lot better now so I should be back to my old 'un-depressed' self in four weeks (I think that's how long the meds take to leave your body).
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Let us know how you get on.
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this is day 3. and i feel fine. i'm a bit worried about that actually. i'm wondering if the withdrawal symptoms will hit me all at the same time, when i'm least expecting it.
but yeah, i'll be updating this experience every few days
and i wish you all the best with your cold turkey experience as well!
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yeah i know. that's what i'm worried about too. but we'll see. as i said, i don't really have a choice. and i'm not doing much this summer, so i'll have the time to be sick and deal with the withdrawal symptoms. if i was still at university or working, i wouldn't be doing something so drastic.
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yeah i know. that's what i'm worried about too. but we'll see. as i said, i don't really have a choice. and i'm not doing much this summer, so i'll have the time to be sick and deal with the withdrawal symptoms. if i was still at university or working, i wouldn't be doing something so drastic.[/quote:c650077c64] What were you put on them for if you don't mind me asking? I wish you well! Let us know how you get on! I want to withdraw sometime soon! Good luck and stay strong!
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Feel a bit sore and weak, but put that down to all the retching, Happy days ahead HOPEFULLY, definatly feel more with it and not hungover til dinnertime with the mirt.
Wont be going on this one again, and will stick with the seroxat that I know worked well for me in the past.
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I was put on them for depression and anxiety.
Oh, and for people following my progress, withdrawal symptoms haven't hit me yet. Hmm..i'm getting a bit worried. But it's only been 4 days and I'm feeling normal, so i guess I should be happy.
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new to this forum.
been taking mirt since march 10 for anxiety, been having CBT as well. started on 15 then went up to 30 2.5 weeks ago. went totally haywire, horrible time. things have settled down now,but have been feeling very angry, snappy and just 'not myself'. i am seriously considering coming off the mirt, its almost giving me more issues than when i had no meds if you see what i mean. I have got a docs app in 2 weeks to discuss. how easy is it to come off? i guess its a gradual thing?
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also i read an experience about someone's gallbladder issues. that kinda scared me. i'm feeling really good about quitting now.
also, still no withdrawals symptoms yet.
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Well done!! I weaned myself off them last year.
I was on them for aprox 2 years in total. About 18 months trying to wean off them!
I was on 15mg -> 30mg -> 15mg.
Finally cut down to 7.5 for ages, then to a quarter (3.75) then well...just crumbs! I did try straight from 7.5 but the withdrawals hit me badly within 3 days and interuppted my work pattern so I ended up back on 15 again for a while.
To be honest it was a scary time being in their grip and I will never go back on them. I think will just face the depression 'raw' next time :-)
Good luck and hope you finally succeed!
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