Posted by kittencat on May 15, 2004, at 15:24:40
In reply to Agitated out of my mind (Remeron ???), posted by Racer on May 15, 2004, at 12:53:41
Hey Racer...
I'm bummed to hear that your side effects are so bad, 'specially the out of control hunger. I know that is a big issue for both of us, & I know that most everyone who has replied to your posts has indicated that Remeron is almost certain to put weight on you. I admire your courage in giving it a go anyway, & am sorry about the agitation. I had a thread going last period about Abilify, & despite my saying I wasn't going to take it anymore after the fourth day, I have continued. Today is my eighth day, I think. I know they are different drugs, but they have some similar side effects. My agitation is "somewhat" controlled, since I am microdosing myself based on the recommendations of others, but it's still there. I mean, sleep? What's that? And that can make your irritability skyrocket. Do you take Xanax as well? Helps immeasurably for me. In terms of weight gain...if you can force, force yourself to drink your 64 oz of water a day, it will help your cravings like nobody's business...sounds daunting, but buy one of those teeny, tiny, baby Arrowhead 8oz bottles, drink& refill one every hour, on the hour, 'till you've had eight. Very easy that way, also extremely good for your body in all other ways. Also, I hate to suggest, 'cause I hate when others (family & friends) suggest it to me, but what about exercise? I know it's frustrating when you feel like you can barely do anything to have someone suggest exercise, like that's all you need, but...it really is sooo helpful for agitation (& other things). Helps you release it. Even just playing a great cd & rocking out (if no one's watching) for 20 minutes at home can help.I hope you are doing ok otherwise...
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