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Hello there. I've been taking a form of 'california rocket fuel' for just over three years now. In my case, it's been Mirtazapine (Remeron) and Sertraline (Zoloft).
I was in a really really bad way before my therapist suggested this crazy 'fad' of a treatment for major depressive disorder. To cut a long story short, drug induced panic disorder for months eventually became debilitating depression for more months and was seemingly resistant to treatment. I literally thought it was the end. Then along came the combination of Mirtazapine and Sertraline.
I've felt literally great the last three years. Never had dark thoughts and I'm always upbeat. There are no lows but also I don't really get that excited but that's fine, not a problem.
Here's the thing: I'm wondering if I can come off of them to see if I'm really alright. plus, weight gain really is a thing as is reduced libido and those side effects haven't improved since I've been on the straight and narrow.
Does anyone here have any experience with this treatment and particularly coming off of it? I'd sure love to hear it. Maybe I'm mental for even entertaining the idea of coming off of such a winning combination of treatments. Feel free to tell me that if you think so.
Thanks!