anthromum
03-11-10, 11:52
Hello all,
I've been taking mirtazapine for three weeks now and I'm feeling awful - reading this forum I realise that the weight gain and drowsiness I'm experiencing are common side effects but the sleepiness in particular is a real nuisance for me. I have two small children and I'm trying to finish a PhD, so I just can't afford to take time off or to have impaired concentration. And my mood is very low - I am miserable about living in the wrong city, all because of my husband's job, and we're miles from family. I have very few friends. I am so sick of feeling like this, after years and years of trying different medications, and lots and lots of talking therapy too. All of that seems a complete waste of time when I'm still feeling like this.
So I went back to the GP today and explained some of what was going on. She asked me if I wanted to be referred to a psychiatrist who might have a better idea of what to prescribe but I said no at this stage. I hate having to make that choice (GP or psychiatry) - why should I know what sort of care is best for me? I'm not a doctor! - but in the past when I've been treated through the psychiatry dept it has been even more frustrating than ever because of the long gaps between appointments, and having to explain the whole thing to a new junior doctor evrey time I go.
If I'm this low on medication it really makes me wonder whether I shouldn't just come off it all together and be miserable, but without all the hassle of having to have an opinion on what kind of care they should be giving me.
However I have agreed to up the dose from 15 mg to 30 mg and see if that makes any difference at all.
Joanna
I've been taking mirtazapine for three weeks now and I'm feeling awful - reading this forum I realise that the weight gain and drowsiness I'm experiencing are common side effects but the sleepiness in particular is a real nuisance for me. I have two small children and I'm trying to finish a PhD, so I just can't afford to take time off or to have impaired concentration. And my mood is very low - I am miserable about living in the wrong city, all because of my husband's job, and we're miles from family. I have very few friends. I am so sick of feeling like this, after years and years of trying different medications, and lots and lots of talking therapy too. All of that seems a complete waste of time when I'm still feeling like this.
So I went back to the GP today and explained some of what was going on. She asked me if I wanted to be referred to a psychiatrist who might have a better idea of what to prescribe but I said no at this stage. I hate having to make that choice (GP or psychiatry) - why should I know what sort of care is best for me? I'm not a doctor! - but in the past when I've been treated through the psychiatry dept it has been even more frustrating than ever because of the long gaps between appointments, and having to explain the whole thing to a new junior doctor evrey time I go.
If I'm this low on medication it really makes me wonder whether I shouldn't just come off it all together and be miserable, but without all the hassle of having to have an opinion on what kind of care they should be giving me.
However I have agreed to up the dose from 15 mg to 30 mg and see if that makes any difference at all.
Joanna