Hi Everyone
I started taking 15mg mirtazapine 4 weeks ago on 11th November, mainly for stress and anxiety due to a relationship break up, debt problems etc. My doctor at the time said Id need to increase it to 30mg after 4 weeks, however I have since moved house so have had to change doctors. I went to my new doctor on tuesday who said to continue on 15mg for another 2 weeks and see what happens.
However Im worried that this isnt right, due to what my last doctor said and also as I seem to be getting worse. Since the weekend Ive been feeling so hopeless and down, Im either crying non stop or just feel numb. Ive got so much to sort out for christmas etc and I just dont have the motivation to do anything.
Im wondering if anyone else has been on 15mg for a long period, from what Ive read I thought it needs to be 30mg or more to have an effect on mood? And is it normal to get worse before you get better? Im half tempted to just take 30mg anyway but obviously they will run out quicker and Im worried about going against the doctors advice.
Sorry for such a long post, I just feel so hopeless at the moment and am panicking that it wont get any better x