First week off of Mirtazapine.
Hey everyone.
So this Monday, after experiencing a gradual improvement in my moods and mental states since lowering the Mirtazapine, I came off it entirely. I was on a quarter of a 15mg pill. I went down to an 8th the next day, then just ceased it entirely.
I've been feeling moody again, but more than anything, I've been having cold sweats, feeling weak, dizzy and nauseous.
Despite those feelings, I feel like I have a more stable centre now, which has helped me get through these terrible feelings. The valium has helped, I take a half only when I feel that it's absolutely necessary, when the CBT and self-therapy isn't working. I am not allowing myself more than 5mg in a week period. Yes, I am that terrified of becoming addicted. Though, I took heaps of Lorazepam when my Mum and Dad were overseas for three months and I don't really recall any withdrawals. I reached the point they stopped working and actually made me MORE anxious way before I got to the point where I was addicted. That said, I'm being careful on the advice of doctors and pharmacists.
Has rescue remedy or valerian helped anybody? I'm wondering if it might take the edge off in the mornings.
Much love to all, and I hope you're all doing well.
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"In, as you say, the mud." -- Ford Prefect, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
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Age: 33
Diagnosed: Depression, Assault trauma, Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Being Investigated: OCD, Adult ADD
Prescriptions: Fluoxetine, Amitryptiline, Mefenamic Acid.