GP diagnosed depression with anxiety some 7 weeks ago. Awful Palpitations, terrible anxiety, chest tightness, adrenaline surges, struggling for breath etc - everything. Initially prescribed sertraline which led to the most awful side-effects and I weaned myself off after 4 weeks, I started Mirtazapine 3+ weeks ago - the GP said this would also help with my sleep.
Initially, the sleep was so much better, - I even managed 7 hours on one night ! However, now that the meds seem to be helping with the depression, and the anxiety, palpitations, etc are significantly reduced, my sleep is wrecked.
My GP gave me some very low dose (2mg) diazapam to take the edge off the anxiety. I have only taken a few for this, but have started to take one at night with my 15 Mirtazapine, in the hope that it will help with my sleep .... but it hasn't. Last night I manage a total of around 4 hours in 2 different sessions.
I'm seeing my GP on Thursday but have absolutely no idea of a way forward. I had understood that as an aid for insomnia, Mirtazapine was more successful at a lower dosage. Is it likely therefore that he will increase the dose, or could he even decide to reduce it ?
Any ideas, advice would be so very welcome.